SISTER acquitted on most charges in brother's murder case
Former SIUC student Taffin Cunningham was found not guilty of first degree murder in the 2001 attempted armed robbery that led to her brother Tyree Cunningham's death. Jurors convicted her on related charges. sentencing set for April 20.
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E. Dan Kimmel
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Paul Christenson
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Karen Smith
Donald Druid
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Jahneria Singletary
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Kimberly L. Dahlen
Wexford Health wins major Illinois prison contracts
The Illinois Corrections Department awarded Wexford Health Sources over 200 million in new prison health care contracts, including a 114 million deal to treat inmates at seven state prisons. Wexford, PA based, had the best price and high scores in some bids, while contributing 10,000 to Gov. Blagojevich's 2002 campaign.
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Rod Blagojevich
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Wexford Health Sources
Sergio Molina
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Blagojevich
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Chester
East Moline
Galesburg
Harrisburg
Pinckneyville
Sheridan
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Molina
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House
Fire claims life of 5-year-old in house blaze
Theresa Wilkins mother of missing D J, 5, learned of the tragedy as flames erupted when 23-year-old April Trexler dropped cigarettes and a lighter sparks ignited a couch. Trexler, Keith and others battled the fire but the house burned rapidly. D J was later found dead after initial searches suggested he may have run toward Clark Street.
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Trexler
Keith
D.J
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Jackson County crime up 30 percent spurs tax measure
Jackson County crime rose 30 percent amid calls for a half-cent sales tax to fund deputies. The March 16 ballot asks voters to approve the levy expected to raise about $2 million annually, with about $927,000 for six deputies, an investigator, jail staff, and related costs.
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Tom Busch
Sheriff's Department
Jackson County
Busch
Robert Burns
Burns
Southern Illinois Enforcement Group
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