Leg of Train Crash Victim Traced 700 Miles to Chicago
In Harvey Illinois a boot and a leg were identified as belonging to Max Twiner, 69, who died with his wife when an eight train hit their van near City, Mississippi. Twiner was thrown from the vehicle and struck by the train, his leg traveling aboard the locomotive to Chicago area investigators.
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Commission Tackles Hate Crimes in Illinois
The Governor's Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes works to raise awareness and guide policy after 213 Illinois hate crimes were reported in 2000. It conducts town halls, police trainings, and youth education while seeking broader funding and statewide surveys to gauge student attitudes and curb hostility.
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Equality Illinois
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George H. Ryan
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Belleville
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Federal subpoenas target Emerald Casino probe in Illinois
Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Philip Parenti says he has been questioned by federal agents and is turning over subpoenaed documents connected to Emerald Casino's Rosemont riverboat bid. The board backs Parenti and staff while continuing to pursue an independent counterproposal amid prior rejection of Emerald's deal and MGM buyout talks.
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Emerald Casino
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Mark Ostrowski
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Illinois
Gregory Jones
Emerald
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MGM
C. Barry Montgomery
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