Fraud fighters miscast words in welfare probe
Carol Alexander reports on Illinois welfare fraud claims linked to Gov James Thompson. Despite bold promises, eight months after a computer matchup flagged 221 workers for firing only 30 alleged violators are under law enforcement review, with no indictments and unclear action from the governor’s offices.
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James Thompson
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Michael Bakalis
Cook County
Bernard Carey
James Skilbeck
Welfare Fraud: The Great Chase Unveils Audit Findings
The article details claims of taxpayer savings from a medical audit unit led by Bakalis and mentions $236,536 in savings from recovered irregular bills to providers including psychiatrists. It highlights mispayments to Leo Theodoro totaling over $34,000, traced to technical snags and dual ID numbers. It also covers remarks by Samuel Skinner on fraud crackdown costs versus savings, and scrutinizes IDPA and LAC figures with questioned accuracy.
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Alton
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Public Aid
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U.S
Samuel Skinner
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IDPA
Bomb kills two in crowded Jerusalem market blast
A large blast at Mahane Yehuda market in West Jerusalem killed two and wounded 42 as the area neared Sabbath shopping. PLO claimed responsibility per Israel radio. Police detained several suspects. Mayor Kollek linked the attack to Vice President Mondale's visit.
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Israel Radio
Palestine Liberation Organization
Teddy Kollek
Walter F. Mondale
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Jaffa Road
West Jerusalem
Radio Israel
Odd couples in House as session nears the end
Illinois Senate and House shift budget bills to end the session before the new fiscal year. Paired agencies include Arts Council with Racing Board and Drugs Commission with Liquor Control, as lawmakers seek adjournment and Gov Thompson’s potential veto loom. Bakalis wins rebate bill passage to bolster governor bid amid budget battles.
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Springfield
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Illinois House backs property tax rebate bill 89 63
Illinois House members largely split along party lines on a bill delivering property tax rebates to an estimated two million households. Reps Birchler Harris and Richmond voted to accept Senate amendments and send the measure to Gov Thompson. Hart was absent. Republicans Dunn and Winchester opposed the tax rebate. the bill passed 89 to 63 with 16 present and eight abstaining.
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Illinois
House of Representatives
Vincent A. Birchler
Chester
William L. Harris
Marion
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Senate
James R. Thompson
Richard O. Hart
D-Benton
Ralph Dunn
du Quoin
Robert C. Winchester
Rossclare
House
Chlorine leak at Kentucky pool injures hundreds
Covington city pool scene turns chaotic as a chlorine gas leak sickens nearly 350 swimmers. Twelve year old Dave Bohn recalls the stampede for exits while pool staff move tanks to balance chemicals. Dozens were hospitalized with gas inhalation and 12 admitted. officials probe causes and inspect other municipal pools.
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Covington
Kentucky
Dave Bohn
William Frey
Pamela Lasita
Illinois
Frey
Don Baglien
Baglien
Public health crime case shows lax licensing response
In Illinois, 17 nursing home operators were convicted last summer in Medicaid kickback schemes. The IDPH has yet to determine licensing actions, including ownership disposal, with several convicted homes failing to reply to data requests. Authority official William Irvine calls the review low priority due to nonphysical abuse.
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Urbana
Illinois Department of Public Health
Midule
William Irvine
Carol Alexander
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