IRS cracks down on tax protesters in Chicago area
The IRS reports a nationwide rise in illegal tax protest activity with 265 protesters convicted in 30 months. Protests include skimming off the books, vow of poverty, religious exemptions, and gold standard schemes. Illinois officials note higher prevalence downstate than Chicago, with more rural participants.
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IRS
Chicago
Internal Revenue Service
Commerce Clearing House
CCH
Mort Sullivan
Donald Bergheim
U.S
Bergherm
Bergheim
Illinois
Illinois split over transit sparks regionalism debate
In Springfield lawmakers trap Chicago and suburban and downstate interests in a regionalism dispute over transit. Rep Bernard E Epton urged a state wide view despite district risk, while Rep J Robert Barr echoed concerns. A mock war on the floor highlighted tensions as Gov Thompson urged unity and practical action.
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Neil McLaughlin
Springfield
Illinois Capitol
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
New” Statehouse
Bernard E. Epton
Chicago
House
Epton
Ronald E. Griesheimer
Elroy C. Sandquist Jr
Sandquist
Daniel P. O’brien
Illinois
O’brien
Jim Reilly
Jacksonville
James R. Thompson
Illinois Bill Seeks Police Officer Rights in Probes
A bill approved by the Illinois House sets rights for officers questioned in misconduct probes. It requires written notice of the probe, disclosure of witnesses and complainant, bans threats or rewards, allows a two day delay for legal counsel, and is supported by a Fraternal Order of Police while criticized by Chicago police and a local study group.
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Chicago
Illinois House
Senate
Chicago Police Department
Chicago Law Enforcement Study Group
Fraternal
Order of Police
Lawyer seeks release of unborn child in Hubbard case
Illinois Supreme Court to consider habeas corpus petition on behalf of Carol Hubbard’s fetus who was five months pregnant when jailed on a shoplifting warrant. Judge Block ruled fetus rights not defined. baby described as “in carcerated” in the womb.
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Waukegan, Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
Charles S. Wilson
Hubbard
Carol Hubbard
Lake County
Wilson
State Supreme Court
William Block
Block
Privacy law hinders search for missing elderly man
Police say privacy protections impede locating seniors who wander from nursing homes and retirement hotels. About 2,500 people 65 and older were reported missing in two years in area facilities. George Donahue, 70, vanished earlier, with family unsure if alive. officials cite Medicaid and Social Security data access refusals as a key obstacle.
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Chicago
Guy Neubert
Neubert
George Donahue
75-Year-Old Myrtle Todes Earns Bachelors in Humanities and Photo
Myrtle Todes, 75, received bachelor degrees in humanities and photo from Columbia College. An interior designer since 40, she plans further study possibly a master's, continuing her lifelong pursuit of education and art. She has studied painting sculpture and drawing and ran an art gallery until recently. Todes aims to pursue photojournalism with a focus on interior design.
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Chicago
Myrtle Todes
Todes
Columbia College
Bangladesh revolt crushed in Chittagong after clashes
Bangladesh government says it crushed an attempted coup led by Maj Gen Abul Manzur after heavy fighting in Chittagong. At least 50 were killed as rebels seized bases and bridges but government forces regained control. A 500000 takas reward was set for Manzur’s capture.
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Calcutta
India
Bangladesh
Ziaur Rahman
Abul Manzur
Chittagong
Radio Dacca
Manzur
Bangladesh Army
Dacca
United News of India
Mahmood Ali Khan
Chittagong Naval Base
Radio
Government House
Abdus Sattar
H.M. Arshad
Oyal
Ziaur
Zia
Iba
Mujibur Rahman
Abusadat Mohammad Sayem
Supreme Court
Sayem
Indian Subcontinent
Wisconsin
Cardinal Wyszynski funeral draws 250000 in Warsaw
Tens of thousands mourners lined Victory Square and the route to St John the Baptist Cathedral for Cardinal Stephan Wyszynski’s requiem mass. The Polish primate, 79, led the church for 33 years and died of stomach cancer. His casket was interred in a St. John's crypt after a mass that united church government and Solidarity.
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New York Times
Warsaw
Victory Square
Stephan Wyszynski
Poland
St. John the Baptist
Wyszynski
Church
Solidarity Union
John Paul II
Mammouth
St. Joseph’s Church
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Donahue
Social Security
William Mahon
Missing Persons Bureau
Weber
Weber’s
Mite
Soan
Murphysboro
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