Federal court again bars Hale from practicing law
A federal judge ruled denying Matthew Hale a law license does not violate the First Amendment. The Illinois Bar denied Hale a license in 1998, and he has appealed to the state and U.S. Supreme Courts while leading the World Church of the Creator. The ruling preserves the state’s license denial.
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Governor not ruling out commuting death row sentences
Gov. George H. Ryan said he has not decided to commute all death row inmates in Illinois and awaits a Death Penalty Commission report before action. He noted the issue arose from a question at a conference and stressed case by case consideration may be needed. Rock Island State's Attorney Douglas urged against universal commutations.
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Governor campaign grows bitter in final days
In Chicago, leading candidates for Illinois governor push to end negative ads before the March 19 primary. Democrat Roland Burris urged opponents to pull attacks, while Corinne Wood and Rod Blagojevich rolled out new ads. Burris notes voter fatigue from negative campaigns. Wood’s adviser calls it standard fare.
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Cyanide in Chicago subway sparks security worries
Authorities seek how 25 year old Joseph Konopka nicknamed Dr Chaos obtained cyanide and stashed it in a CTA closet. FBI probes where he got the chemical while experts warn lone actors can mount mass destruction. transit security and locksmith access are under scrutiny.
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