Inside State Senate approves public breast-feeding bill
The senate passed a public breast-feeding bill in a action aimed at expanding rights for mothers. The measure sets guidelines for accessible spaces and reasonable accommodations across public facilities. Supporters say it protects women and families. Opponents express concerns about enforcement and cost.
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Lawmakers skip caps on medical malpractice damages
A bipartisan panel crafting reform measures will not include caps on non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Senate study chair Sen. John Cullerton noted the Illinois Supreme Court has struck down such caps as unconstitutional twice, and Gov. Blagojevich is unlikely to support them. Discussions across lawmakers, agencies, medical groups, and insurers continue with caps not being pursued.
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New citizens take oath at SIUC law school
Twenty one men and women from nine countries were sworn as U S citizens Friday at Southern Illinois University Carbondale law school. Federal Judge J Phil Gilbert presided, noting the ceremony is the judge’s most pleasant duty as most court outcomes leave both sides satisfied.
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Additional charges filed in Benton home invasion
In Benton a 17-year-old youth, Jordan J. McCreery, sees a new felony trespass charge added to an earlier unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor count. Bond set at 5000 dollars. warrant issued. Eldridge and Lampley face home invasion, armed robbery, robbery, and aggravated assault. Lampley charged with resisting a police officer. both in Franklin County Jail.
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Fairfield native still alive on Nashville Star
Fairfield native Lance Miller advances in the Nashville Star competition on USA Network as judges and 3 million viewers watch his original song George Jones and Jesus. Miller survives cuts amid a gut wrenching process where contestants learn elimination only on stage via audience call in and a roulette wheel reveal.
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