Lincoln Developmental Center contents auctioned amid protests
Despite union protests, the Lincoln Developmental Center auction proceeded over the weekend. Picketers denounced Gov. George Ryan's decision to close the facility while sensitive files were reportedly present. Mina Bradburn, retiring after 34 years, watched as auctioneers sold saws and cabinets, noting her loss of purpose and the center’s safety-linked closure.
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Mother seeks clemency to free Montell Johnson on death row
In Springfield, the Illinois Prisoner Review Board heard Ter ry Hoyt, mother of Dorianne Warnsley, plead for clemency for Montell Johnson. Hoyt cited a co defendant's statements tying Johnson to the crime and urged equal treatment for all involved. Johnson, 36, was convicted in a Decatur murder tied to a home invasion escape attempt. The case aligns with broader state policy shifts as a moratorium on executions continues since 2000.
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Hastert on the road to defend GOP House majority
Speaker Dennis Hastert camps in Illinois to boost Republican candidate Tweed Shimkus against Democrat David Phelps as he rakes through districts in a jet powered campaign push. He touts tax cuts, social security cautions, and aims to preserve a slender GOP edge.
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Museum uncovers loaded weapons in Field study cleanup
The Field Museum in Chicago found 300 to 400 handguns and hand-held cannons that were loaded and dangerous. Black powder inside powder horns a rifle a pistol and two cannons held the explosive potential. Collections manager William Pestle warned a bump could trigger detonation, though none were on display as the museum expands its weapons collection for colonialism and environmental abuse studies.
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Illinois papers split on Blagojevich governor bid
The Tinley Park Daily Southtown and Waukegan News Sun endorsed U S Rep Rod Blagojevich for governor citing his reform potential and ability to restore trust, while Champaign News-Gazette backed Republican Jim Ryan for fiscal fixes and criticized Blagojevichs ties to Chicago Mayor Daley.
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