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54
death cases in limbo
Illinois Supreme Court gives lawyers
30 days to file motions
[JAN. 25, 2003]
The Supreme Court of
Illinois issued an order Wednesday covering 54 death-penalty cases
that were pending before the court when former Gov. George Ryan
commuted death sentences.
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The order said lawyers on both sides of
each case have 30 days to file any motions they deem appropriate in
the wake of Mr. Ryan's commutations. The motions may include, but
are not limited to, whether the Supreme Court would have continued
jurisdiction in the matters.
Under the Illinois Constitution, cases
in which the death penalty is imposed are appealed directly from the
Circuit Court to the Supreme Court as a matter of right. Typically,
the appeals also concern issues other than sentence.
The orders issued in the individual
cases Wednesday are similar to an order the court issued Jan. 14 in
the death-penalty case of Gabriel Solache. Oral argument in the case
was scheduled that morning before the Supreme Court. After meeting
in conference, however, the court issued an order from the bench
giving attorneys in both sides of the case 30 days from that day to
file whatever motions they deem appropriate in light of former Gov.
Ryan's commutations.
The 54 cases
before the court include the Solace case. They include 14 cases
which had been argued and are under advisement by the court, six
cases on the re-hearing docket, 28 cases which were in various
stages of being briefed by the lawyers in advance of oral argument
and six other cases in which briefing has been stayed for various
reasons.
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Collectible medallions honoring Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, Stevenson
and Washington available
[JAN. 25, 2003]
SPRINGFIELD -- Five of
Illinois’ finest public figures are being honored with collectible
medallions now available through Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar
Topinka’s office.
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The medallions --
authorized by the Illinois General Assembly in 2000 -- feature the
honored individuals’ likeness on one side, with the Great Seal of
the State of Illinois on the reverse side. Those being honored are
U.S. Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Ronald Reagan;
the late Illinois Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson; and the late Harold
Washington, mayor of Chicago.
Topinka said the
medallions were created to honor selected historic citizens of the
state.
"Illinois has so many
outstanding citizens that have helped shape this state and country’s
history; we’re glad to have the opportunity to honor their
achievements," said Topinka. "Whether it was leading our nation
through some of its most trying times or breaking through barriers,
these men left their mark on Illinois and the nation."
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Through a cooperative
effort with the Northwest Territorial Mint, the medallions are
offered in three different metals. In a gold select finish, the
proof costs $55; the silver proof costs $35; and the brass costs
$10. The Presidential Set contains the Lincoln, Grant and Reagan
medallions in the gold finish for $165. A limited edition The
Honored Citizens Set containing all five medallions will be
available for $250. Each medallion comes with a certificate of
authenticity and a protective case.
A portion of the
profits from the sale of the medallions will be used to benefit the
causes championed by the individuals honored on the medallions.
Orders may be placed
by calling toll-free 1 (800) 344-6468 or by going to Topinka’s
website at
www.state.il.us/treas, clicking on the medallion button and
linking to Northwest Territorial Mint’s site for an order form.
For more information about the
medallions, please call 1 (312) 814-8310.
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Articles from the past week |
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Friday:
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Pickering named vice president of college
relations at Lincoln College -
C-EL may cut more teachers, all activities -
Logan
County Board committees -
Boland promotes new law on specialty license plates
Thursday:
Wednesday:
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City seeks ways to fund infrastructure
upgrades -
County
puts economic development tax on April ballot -
Big
news for Logan County economy
New economic development
director and government liaison announced -
Public forum tonight on sales tax increase
(Community)
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Tuesday:
Monday:
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Volunteers fill void after
courthouse site director retires -
Rep. Mitchell backs proposal to reform executive clemency procedures -
Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Day activity
planned (Community)
Saturday:
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Check is here for Lincoln Well -
Blagojevich names new agency directors, continues push for reform,
streamlining government -
Bomke tapped as transportation spokesman
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