South Holland mother charged with murder over baby found in river
Karla Emaus, 34, faces first degree murder and concealing a homicide charges after her infant's body, found in the Little Calumet River in a garbage bag with the umbilical cord attached, was determined to have been born alive and suffocated. In East St. Louis, Donald Younge Jr. is charged with three counts of first degree murder in the deaths of Seriece Johnson, Ramona Sidney, and Tracy Williams, connected to a suspected serial killer case sparked by a reported assault on a prostitute in February 2000.
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Illinois budget cuts threaten layoffs but merit raises remain possible
Illinois faces a budget crisis with facility closures and layoffs while the governor may still authorize raises for non union merit compensation workers. AFSCME refuses to forgo its July 1 3.75 percent increase. Ryan joins others in delaying his own raise as talks continue.
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Revenue shortfall delays Illinois tax refunds for many
Illinois taxpayers who filed late or on paper may wait months for refunds due to a funding shortfall. The Revenue Department says last minute filers and those who mailed returns could see delays into September, with about three weeks of backlog as it clears March filings.
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Prosecution seeks to halt drain from Ryan campaign fund
Federal prosecutors seek a court order to stop cash leakage from Gov. George Ryan's campaign fund amid racketeering charges. Judge Pallmeyer warned Alzheimer & Gray to guarantee 1 million for restitution or face a bond. The case ties to Citizens for Ryan and ex-manager Scott Fawell over misused state money in the 1998 race and earlier elections. The operation traces to the four year Safe Road probe begun with bribery disclosures in driver license deals. Ryan himself faces no charges though 170000 in bribe money has been linked to his fund.
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