Illinois House Overrides Ryan Veto on Prison Food Privatization
The Illinois House overrode Gov. George Ryan’s veto to ban private vendors from supplying food and commissary services for state corrections facilities. The budget session action follows union opposition, safety concerns, and claims privatization could save $25 million, with Senate action possible soon.
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Phelps backs amendment defining a marriage
Springfield area debate over a Federal Marriage Amendment pits supporters led by Rep. David D. Phelps against critics like Rick Garcia of Equality Illinois. Phelps argues the constitution should define marriage as between a man and a woman to strengthen families. Garcia calls the move discriminatory and harmful to gay and lesbian citizens. A Shimkus aide defers on support while affirming marriage as a sacred bond.
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Arrest of Chicago man in terror plot shocks officials
Government officials announced the arrest of Jose Padilla, a Chicago native also known as Abdullah al Muhajir, for an alleged plan with al Qaida to detonate a dirty bomb. The scheme reportedly never advanced beyond planning. Padilla was detained May 8 on a flight from Pakistan via Zurich to O Hare with CIA and FBI involvement.
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Law firm booted off Ryan's case
In Chicago, U S District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer removed the firm Alzheimer & Gray from Gov. George Ryan campaign corruption case due to serious conflicts of interest. Citizens for Ryan and former campaign manager Scott Fawell face charges over alleged use of state employees and taxpayer dollars for political work tied to bribes for driver's licenses. The judge noted the conflicts were unwaived and could delay trial as new counsel must be appointed. Ryan has not been charged with wrongdoing, though the court described the governor as the beneficiary of the campaign fund. Federal prosecutors say 170000 dollars in bribes traced to the fund. Ryan did not seek a second term.
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Man charged in killings of two St. Louis prostitutes
Maury Travis, 36, a waiter and paroled robber, is charged in federal complaints with kidnapping and causing the deaths of prostitutes Alyssa Greenwade and Betty James. Greenwade's body was found April 1, 2001, in Washington Park after being last seen in north St. Louis County. James was found two months later in St. Louis. Travis is jailed without bond as he awaits a federal hearing to determine bond and possible transfer to Illinois.
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