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* Workers see poor ethics in state government - Agencies controlled by governor surveyed

* Judge: Madigan may not defend governor in subpoena lawsuit

* Maag drops federal defamation lawsuit

* Tribune Editorial: Thumbs up to Cross’s internet policing measures

On March 29, Cross offered a good amendment that creates a higher burden of proof for law enforcement: Prosecutors would have to prove that a defendant intended his or her sexually explicit online conversation to lead to illegal sexual contact.

* Illinois legislators again target sex offenders

* Gaming interests give legislators $2 million a year

* Fighting school truancy requires more funds

* Phil Kadner: Advice to future elected officials

* Editorial: Chicago’s city inspector could be more like NY counterpart

* Chicago rally raises cry for ‘green’ living

* McQueary: Furlough days and political frays in Cook Co.

posted by Paul Richardson
Monday, Apr 16, 07 @ 7:44 am

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  1. “Another measure would restrict sex offenders from voting in their regular polling places if those places happen to be near schools. In those cases, the person would have to vote early at the local county office or by absentee ballot.”

    This sounds like a thinly disguised way to disenfranchise minority voters.

    Comment by Kilroy Monday, Apr 16, 07 @ 8:10 am

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