Bauer prison term delayed in Ryan era scandal
Chicago AP reports former aide Dean Bauer, linked to the bribes-for-license case during Gov. George Ryan's tenure as secretary of state, got a new delay in beginning his one year and one day term. Bauer, 73, tested positive for cancer last Friday and needs further tests and possible surgery, his attorney said. The sentence was set to start Saturday in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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Goose guilty of fowl play
Nolan Lett 57 received a $17,000 workers compensation payment for a broken wrist suffered while escaping geese at work in Oak Brook on February 27, 1998. He was reporting for Aramark Corp catering when two geese blocked his path, then a third challenged him causing a fall.
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McGee Warns Education Budget Faces Classroom Shortfalls
Springfield Senator Frank Watson warns funds may shift toward Teachers' Retirement System and health benefits, leaving about 30 million for classroom needs. McGee says next fiscal year brings a near panic over aging programs as staff cuts and streamlined operations strain services. The panel probes whether spending could be redirected from administration to schools.
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Sears Tower barricaded with concrete barriers in Chicago
TrizecHahn installed concrete highway barricades near Sears Tower street entrances to prevent a vehicle attack. After heightened post 9 11 security, employees pass checkpoints and show ID. Attorneys like Chris Kentra welcome added safety, noting concern about vehicle arson.
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TAP Pharmaceutical to pay 875 million settle Medicare case
TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc will plead guilty to conspiracy to violate the Prescription Drug Marketing Act and pay 875 million to resolve civil liabilities with the federal government and all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. The case alleges inflated prices and doctor bribes to prescribe Lupron for advanced prostate cancer.
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