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State Fights Claim of Woman Raped at Mental Health Centernew

Lisa Weisser was raped in 1994 in a state mental-health facility -- and has been seeking justice ever since. Her rapist got a slap on the wrist, and returned to the streets, where last year he threatened another woman.
Illinois Times  |  Bruce Rushton  |  10-14-2005  |  Crime & Justice

Illinois's Anti-Discrimination Law Could Lead to Other Rightsnew

Lawmakers who passed the landmark bill were careful to distinguish between sanctioning gay marriage and protecting basic civil rights, but some gay-rights activists see the new law as a first step.
Illinois Times  |  Todd Spivak  |  01-28-2005  |  LGBT

Fate of Illinois's Natural Resources Increasingly Falls on Volunteersnew

An environmental group has released what is widely being hailed as the most comprehensive inventory of natural areas ever compiled in central Illinois. The group's efforts come at a time when the administration of Gov. Rod Blagojevich is hacking away at the state's conservation efforts.
Illinois Times  |  Todd Spivak  |  10-08-2004  |  Environment

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