Illinois Center dedication recalls Capitol controversy in Chicago
Governor Thompson presided at the formal dedication of the State of Illinois Center in Chicago, calling it a landmark for the next century. The 332 foot glass and steel building cost 172 million dollars after earlier estimates rose from 89.8 to 150 million, with past deaths and cost overruns shadowing the project.
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Salmonella outbreak hearings focus on governor briefing
Illinois lawmakers press to learn when Governor Thompson was fully briefed about the nation’s largest salmonella outbreak, with about 16 000 cases across six Midwest states. State Rep. Larry Bullock says aides were not briefed until April 9 amid hearings by the House Government Administration Committee.
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Gardener unearths human bones in front yard
DUPO AP A man digging in his front yard uncovered a human skeleton wrapped in a blanket. Authorities say the skull and bones suggest the body was buried five to 10 years ago, treated as a suspicious death. Investigators seek missing-person reports for the house’s prior occupants.
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Illinois House to consider automatic DUI license suspensions
An Illinois House committee will hear a revamped plan to suspend drivers licenses automatically for drinking drivers. Secretary of State Jim Edgar outlined the proposal, arguing it preserves due process with court hearings, while suspensions vary by test outcomes and begin after a judge validates police actions.
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