Thompson rejects mental health office and reform push
Springfield reports that the Thompson administration opposes a new costly state agency to provide legal aid for the indigent mentally ill and guardianship for the mentally disabled while backing a related overhaul to establish a patient’s bill of rights. Budget objections cite federal funding limits and concerns over unwieldy growth. Rep. Johnson plans to restore an “overt act” criterion to the commitment rules.
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Richard Daley
Chicago
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Legal Aid
Timothy Johnson
R-Urbana
Be like me Bet on OTB sparks Illinois debate
Richard Icen reports on opponents led by Stephen Schiller of the Chicago Crime Commission who voice concerns over a marketing approach for off track betting in Illinois. Senate testimony frames OTB as a marketing tactic that may lure new gamblers while failing to curb illegal bookmaking.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
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New York City
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Chicago Crime Commission
Senate Executive Committee
Illinois
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R-Cicero
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New York
Illinois DCFS to fingerprint prospective foster parents
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will fingerprint and criminal background check all first time foster care license applicants and renewing licensees. Director Margaret Kennedy said the goal is to protect foster children and bolster foster parent credibility. Investigations will be destroyed within 60 days after licensing board decisions.
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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Margaret Kennedy
Licensing Board
Las Vegas Ties Found In Raid on Bet Shops
Records linked to an interstate gambling operation run from Las Vegas were seized in raids on a racetrack messenger service and a home. FBI and Chicago authorities say Anthony Spilotro may control the syndicate. Over 50 search warrants supported simultaneous Las Vegas raids.
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FBI
George Mandich
Justice Department
Organized Crime Strike Force
Anthony Spilotro
Chicago Oper
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