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Man pleads guilty in CL stabbing Faces minimum of 20 to 60 years in prison for attempted murder dle of the night and stabbing her repeatedly, leaving her with a permanent scar on her WOODSTOCK – Flanked cheek. by family and supporters, Krause was sleeping in a Kelly Krause watched as her room with her then-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend and the father of James McGill, when prosecuher child admitted to breaking tors said Jimmy Bell broke in into her townhouse in the mid- through a downstairs window
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and into the couple’s locked bedroom. Krause’s child with Bell was asleep in a room across the hall. Bell, 31, of Elgin, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts each of attempted murder and armed violence. The plea deal was accepted by McHenry
County Judge Sharon Prather. He entered a blind plea, meaning there was no agreement between attorneys on a possible sentence. Bell faces a minimum of 20 to 60 years in prison. Whatever sentence the judge imposes after a hearing July 24 will be
served consecutively and at 85 percent. McGill fought the attack that happened at 4 a.m. July 2, 2013, but between he and Krause, they were stabbed 23 times, Assistant State’s
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Jimmy Bell, 31, of Elgin pleaded guilty Monday to two counts each of attempted murder and armed violence. Bell admitted to stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her then-boyfriend repeatedly in a July 2013 attack.
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By KERRY LESTER The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said Monday that he’s confident his chamber could find the votes to extend the state’s income tax increase but fears other proposals may face a tougher road this spring. In an interview with The Associated Press, Cullerton said he thinks there is a “good chance” the Senate can reach the 30vote threshold needed to permanently John keep the state’s Cullerton Illinois Senate income tax increase at its president current 5 percent. If the rate rolls back to 3.75 percent as scheduled next January, it’s expected to create a loss of $1.6 billion in revenue, which Cullerton says would force “drastic” cuts to education and social services. But because the tax increase faces a more difficult path in the state House, where Speaker Michael Madigan has a slimmer majority, the Chicago Democrat says the vote should start there first. “He has a tougher task, but we’ve both had success in trying to pass tough bills,” Cullerton said. Meanwhile, Cullerton also outlined various obstacles for plans to increase the state’s minimum wage, pass gambling expansion legislation and fix municipal pension systems across the state before the conclusion of the session later this month. While a push to increase
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MCC student Toni Ehredt of McHenry (left) works the MCC Student Radio broadcast Wednesday while talking with MCC student Justin Rodriguez of Richmond in Crystal Lake. Plans are underway to stream the broadcasts online for the whole community.
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This is a way for students to get their feet wet and see if an interest becomes a passion. These experiences can be the most valuable sometimes. Toni Ehredt
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helped launch MCC Student Radio
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MCC Student Radio launches, looks to expand reach cafeteria in April. The McHenry native was the catalyst to launching the station after the group of CRYSTAL LAKE – What mul- five students she joined in Jantiple groups of students could not uary dwindled because of other accomplish in two years, Toni activities and interests that led Ehredt made a reality in four them to leave. months. Other attempts in the past two Ehredt is the lone personality years also failed to come to fruon the newly launched MCC Stu- ition. dent Radio that started broadcast“Sometimes when people can’t ing taped programs in the student see or touch something they don’t
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HARVARD MAN DIES IN GOLF CART ACCIDENT
A six-week service learning project has turned into a yearlong pursuit and earned Alden-Hebron Elementary School fifth-graders a trip to Springfield. The class has spent the school year spreading the word about the need for organ donors. Later this month, they’ll bring their message to the Rotunda floor at the state Capitol. For more, see page B1.
Officials said a 20-year-old Harvard man died Sunday after he fell off the back of a golf cart. Officials from the sheriff’s office and members of the fire protection district responded to the scene about 12:05 a.m. Sunday on Johnson Road in unincorporated McHenry County. It is believed that alcohol use was a contributing factor. For more, see page B1.
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believe it can become reality,” Ehredt said. “I knew if I could just get it off the ground it would have a chance to flourish. It can be a great opportunity for students.” The graphic design student always has been active in student life as a member of the College Activities Board, Down to Earth and other organizations. When
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