Death penalty reforms move through Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate committees advanced a package of 100 reform measures inspired by Gov. Ryan's Commission on Capital Punishment. The proposals, backed by Sen. John J. Cullerton, would ban capital punishment for the mentally retarded, require videotaped confessions, regulate death penalty cases, and penalize perjury by police.
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Moseley Braun Drops Hyphen In Name Change
Former U S Senator Carol Moseley Braum drops the hyphen in her name as she runs for president. A spokesman said the change was a simple style decision after editors asked for clarification on how to refer to the Chicago Democrat.
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Illinois National Guard activates near 400 troops
Illinois National Guard announced the activation of about 390 members as war talk in Iraq continues. Spokeswoman Stacey Rieger said it was unclear if these troops would join the Persian Gulf buildup under United States Central Command. The units include the 1644th Transportation Company Rock Falls and the 138th Signal Battalion Sparta, with about 140 from Sparta. The activated forces join Operation Enduring Freedom overseas.
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Illinois teen driving curfew and belt laws proposed
A Senate committee in Illinois backed bills to curb teen driving under 18 with less than six months licensure by 9 pm, limit passengers under 21, and require booster seats for children up to age seven. A primary stop for belt violations would also be allowed, backed by NTSB member Carol Carmody. The measures move to the full Senate for consideration.
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United signals end of ESOP as it sells remaining shares
United Airlines said it would allow sale of a third of its remaining employee held shares, likely lowering employee ownership below 20 percent and triggering sunset provisions that would end the nine year old ESOP. State Street Trust to sell 3.9 million UAL shares, threatening voting power shifts and potential renomination of directors as the carrier restructures. Shares fell sharply after the announcement and ended down to 98 cents, with trading briefly halted.
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