Judge: Shooter in Tucson may be fit for trial
U S District Judge Larry Burns ruled Jared Lee Loughner can be made mentally fit to stand trial and should stay at a prison hospital for four more months. Experts say he may recover enough to assist his case while prosecutors claim improvement is probable.
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Illinois facility closure hearings set at Murphysboro and Chester
The Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability will hold two facility closure hearings on October 12. At 10 30 a m the panel will consider closing the Illinois Youth Center in Murphysboro at the Davis McCann Civic Center. At 4 p m the panel will consider closing Chester Mental Health Center at Chester High School.
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Quinn plans seven state facility closures face lawsuits and crowding
Illinois Governor Quinn's bid to shutter seven state facilities faces legal obstacles that could delay closures and worsen overcrowding at Logan Correctional Center and other prisons. IDOC warns inmates could be moved to other crowded facilities straining food service and lodging. Critics argue the plan relies on savings and seeks statutory changes to aid implementation.
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Glazier seeks suppression of statements in Perry County case
The murder suspect Glazier moves to suppress police statements arguing he invoked counsel and that his statements were involuntary. Perry County State's Attorney David Stanton opposed the motion as witnesses testified about Miranda rights and the timeline of questioning. The hearing before Judge James Campanella continued to October 6 with the defense to present its case.
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Illinois Medicaid payments delay hit Rehab and Care facility
Rehab and Care awaits $330,000 owed for July and August as Medicaid revenue is delayed amid Illinois budget shortfall. The facility faces a $490,000 county loan deficit, while the state negotiates a steady payment plan with the governor and comptroller to avoid service disruptions. Vendors statewide await funds as fiscal year obligations loom.
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