Autopsy finds multiple blunt force trauma in Streator death
LaSalle County coroner Jody Bernard says Cynthia Defenbaugh, 50, died from multiple blunt force blows. The homicide probe continues as no suspect is in custody. In Chicago, Mayor Daley thanks supporters as Maggie battles breast cancer, requesting privacy. United Airlines plans August jet service return to Capital Airport with 50 seat jets, four daily Springfield to O'Hare flights.
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LaSalle County
Jody Bernard
Cynthia Defenbaugh
Bernard
Bloomington
Jeff Anderson
Chicago
Richard Daley
Springfield
United Airlines
Capital Airport
Illinois
United Express
O'Hare International Airport
Joe Hopkins
Police say murder suspect dies in jail won't halt probe
St Louis investigators pursue links between Maury Travis and multiple killings after his death in a county jail cell. Police cite a federal complaint and say the suspect’s note and autopsy point to self harm while noting gaps in rounds during the 45 minute window.
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ST. Louis
Harry Hegger
Maury Troy Travis
Mississippi River
Travis
Hegger
Roy Mueller Jr
Department of Justice Services
Mueller
Tom Byrne
Clayton
Byrne
Illinois legislature restores education funds amid vetoes
The Illinois Senate and House restore 52 million for education while upholding 450 million in Gov. George Ryan’s cuts. The Senate vetoes total 502 million, with 55 million restored to the budget. partisan splits show Republicans backing cuts and Democrats aiming to restore spending. Southern Illinois figures weigh in on fiscal restraint as jail, higher education, and monetary aid cuts face ongoing debates.
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Illinois
George Ryan
Senate
House
Ryan
Democrats
David S. Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Ilinois
Emil Jones Jr
Chicago
Steven J. Rauschenberger
Belgin
Southern Illinois University
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Marion
Teresa Tarlton
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Mancniter
Assisted Living Federation of America and Life Services Network
Reichert
Illinois Department of Corrections
Illinois Department of Human Services
Evelyn M. Bowles
Edwardsville
Rauschenberger
Anthony Man, Nancy Chesley
Katherine Schott
JME Bunneiine
Lane
Remington
Lane “Ome Fraehings
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