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Rockstar Energy Drink targets beverage laws

By Dave Levinthal

Energy drink maker hires sizable government affairs team to influence beverage laws.

Corporations, pro-business nonprofits foot bill for judicial seminars

By Chris Young, Reity O'Brien and Andrea Fuller

Corporations and conservative foundations are top sponsors of judicial junkets.

New federal scrutiny in wake of Center and NPR grain bin 'drownings' report

By Howard Berkes

The Justice Department might again consider criminal charges in case reported by Center and NPR.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… man for Gary Shapiro, the acting U.S. attorney in the Northern District of Illinois, said he couldn't comment, citing agency policy. Another source briefed a …"

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Terrorism, disasters can't stop political fundraising

By Dave Levinthal

Terrorism, disasters can't stop lawmakers from fundraising.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… ors who voted against background checks this week accountable." President Barack Obama's lobbying nonprofit, Organizing for Action, also expressed agitation over …"

Thoughts from our board chair, Bruce Finzen

By Bruce Finzen

Chair of Center's Board of Directors will match donations through May 7.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… egrity reported about several young men who suffocated to death in an Illinois grain storage facility. Not only did the story highlight the lack of safet …"

New therapy proves effective for juvenile sex offenders

Multisystemic Therapy proves effective for juvenile sex offenders.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… cases of juvenile offenders with mental health problems? In Cook County, Illinois, juvenile court leaders decided to find out.  Specifically, they agre …"

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Cook County sparks national changes in mental health care for delinquent youth

Cook County sparks national changes in treatment for delinquent youth.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… taken significant strides on mental health care for delinquent teens, and Illinois has begun to as well. But a close look at both efforts shows that progress …"

"… t of the implementation of this model.” George Timberlake, chair of the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission, has high praise for the clinic. “Having a d …"

OSHA strengthens protections for temp workers

By Jim Morris

Amid reports of high injury rates for temporary workers, OSHA announces new measures aimed at training and safety.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… example, researchers who studied nearly 4,000 amputations among workers in Illinois found that five of the 10 employers with the highest number of incidents w …"

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… in Cook County — plus a severe lack of counseling and treatment — the Illinois Department of Human Services launched an ambitious new Mental Health and J …"

"… for the much larger number of behaviorally troubled youth remaining in the Illinois juvenile justice system — and especially for those committed to state co …"

"… ress it.” Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Initiative Initially, the Illinois Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Initiative targeted youth who were lock …"

"… tiative targeted youth who were locked inside detention centers throughout Illinois and suffered with serious mental illnesses — allowing counties to move t …"

Gun lobby's money and power still holds sway over Congress

By Alan Berlow and Gordon Witkin

But lawmakers' fear may not be entirely justified.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… In February, the PAC scored a major victory when it spent $2.8 million in Illinois to defeat NRA-endorsed former Rep. Deborah Halvorson and elect Robin Kelly …"

"… , which endorsed his candidacy. His opponent, Val Demings, was rated F. In Illinois, Bloomberg spent nearly $1 million in a failed bid to keep Republican Robe …"

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