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Gaming Bill Loses by Two Votes in Illinois Senate
(WGN-AM) - The Senate has rejected a plan to significantly expand legalized gambling in Illinois. Democrats proposed casinos in Chicago, Rockford, and Park City in Lake County. But the measure died 28-28. It needed 30 votes to pass. Senate President...Tags: Casino and Gambling, Illinois, Tourism and Leisure, New Jersey, Travel
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Kirk Pushing Tougher Pot Penalties
(WGN-AM)- U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk will call for legislation Monday that would toughen drug-trafficking laws regarding a highly potent form of marijuana, with penalties of up to 25 years in prison for a first-time offense. The law would target offenders who...Tags: Health, Laws, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago Tribune
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Lawmakers Vote to Bar Convicted Politicians of Profiting from Crimes
(WGN-AM) - The Illinois Senate gave final approval to a measure prompted by impeached and ousted former Governor Rod Blagojevich's attempts to profit on the notoriety surrounding his arrest and indictment on federal corruption charges. On a 59-0 tally,...Tags: Barack Obama, Rod Blagojevich, Prosecution, Illinois, Television Industry
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Waukegan Man Charged with Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old Girl
(WGN-AM) - Police in Waukegan say a 46-year-old convicted sex offender has been arrested and charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 4-year-old girl. Prosecutors say Lonnie Bobbitt is held on $1 million bond at the Lake County jail and faces two counts...Tags: Sex Crimes, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice, Assault, Crimes
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Waukegan Clerk Shoots Alledged Robber
(WGN-AM)- A 29-year-old Waukegan man shot in the chest by a clerk at a Waukegan bakery during an alleged robbery Monday remains hospitalized today, authorities said. Demitrius Newbill, of the 500 block of Poplar Street in the north suburb, faces an...Tags: Health, Justice System, Lawyers, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice
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U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk Crusades To Crackdown On Strong Pot
(WGN-AM)- U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk will call for legislation Monday that would toughen drug trafficking laws regarding a highly-potent form of marijuana, with penalties of up to 25 years in prison for a 1st-time offense. The law would target offenders who...Tags: Health, Crime, Law and Justice, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Drug Trafficking, Crimes
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North Chicago Cop Charged in the Beating of Waukegan Police Chief
(WGN-AM)- Waukegan Police Chief Artis Yancey suffered serious facial injuries when he was beaten by a North Chicago police officer who found him in his estranged wife's house, authorities said Monday. Carl Sain, 45, who lives in Waukegan, was charged...Tags: Health, Chicago Police Department, Assault, Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago Tribune
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Man Sentenced to Life for 1992 Murder
Staff reporter(WGN-AM)- Juan Rivera was sentenced today to life without parole for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old baby-sitter in Waukegan in 1992. Earlier today, his request for a fourth trial was denied by Lake County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Starck. A...Tags: Sex Crimes, Death, Rape, Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Lake County Coroner Not Seeking Re-Election
(WGN-AM)- Lake County Coroner Richard Keller will not run for re-election in 2012, saying today that he underestimated the amount of politics involved in the office. Dr. Keller, also the medical director of a Waukegan substance abuse treatment clinic,...Tags: Health, Emergency Planning, Board of Directors, Elections, Politics
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8 People Arrested in 18 Waukegan Burgularies
(WGN-AM)- Waukegan police arrested eight people Thursday in connection with 18 residential burglaries dating back to February. The spree came to an end Tuesday after police stopped a stolen car carrying three of the suspects, police Lt. Ed Fitzgerald...Tags: Laws, Social Issues, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminal Laws, Gaming
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2 Arrests Made in Unrelated Waukegan Robberies
(WGN-AM)- Arrests were announced Tuesday in two unrelated robberies in Waukegan, including one in which the suspect was shot in the chest. The suspect was shot during the robbery of a bakery on the 700 block of Yeoman Street Monday. According to police,...Tags: Health, Justice System, Prosecution, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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Lakefront communities work to address bacteria issues for swimmers
TribLocal - Winnetka & Northfield » NewsIf a Lake Michigan beach is closed due to bacteria levels, people who swam the day before are the ones who should worry. It takes …...
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