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Universal Preschool in Illinois, 2004.
This paper is a research dissertation focusing on the concept and implementation of universal preschool in Illinois.
13,600 words (approx. 54.4 pages), 75 sources, MLA, AU$ 363.95
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This paper examines the issue of universal preschool, especially as it pertains to the state of Illinois. The paper takes a look at the history of the universal preschool movement across the country, at large, and the current movement toward universal preschool in Illinois, in particular.
Background
What is Universal Preschool
The History of the Universal Preschool Movement
Current Research in the Universal Preschool Issue
Arguments in Favor of Universal Preschool
Arguments Against Universal Preschool
Why Has There Been Such an Increase in the Interest in Universal
Current Research in the Universal Preschool Issue
Arguments in Favor of Universal Preschool
Arguments Against Universal Preschool
Why Has There Been Such an Increase in the Interest in Universal
Preschool
The State of Universal Preschool in the United States Today
Current Universal Preschool Initiatives
The Perry Preschool
The Carolina Abecedarian project
The Quest for Universal Preschool Illinois
The Work that has Already Been Done
The Work that is Currently Being Done
The Cost of Universal Preschool in Illinois
The Quest for Universal Preschool Illinois
The Work that has Already Been Done
The Work that is Currently Being Done
The Cost of Universal Preschool in Illinois
Illinois State Legislators
Senators
State Representatives
Likert Scale for Identifying State Legislators to Target for Universal Preschool Support
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"Universal pre-school is what happens when a state implements a state-wide pre-school system in the public schools. This means that all parents in the state then have access to pre-school for their four-year-olds, and sometimes their three-year-olds, if they choose to send their child to pre-school. In a universal pre-school system, all school districts in the state are required by state law to include free pre-school programs as a part of their educational offerings. Those who advocate universal pre-schools do so in part because universal pre-school seamlessly melds child care and early childhood education."
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Continental Illinois National Bank, 2005.
A look at the restructuring and rescue efforts used for the Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company.
2,494 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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The purpose of this work is to show whether or not Continental Illinois rescue and restructuring efforts were successful and if so, why. The paper also attempts to discover if the decision to restructure was justified and explains why or why not. Furthermore, this work attempts to discover to what extent did the OCC contribute to the management failing of Chairman and CEO, Mr. Roger E. Anderson and the management team of Continental Illinois and what short and long-term benefits were expected from appointing David Taylor as the new CEO and Edward Bottum as President in the run-up to the restructuring of Continental Illinois. Finally, the current status of Continental Illinois is is examined as well the main sectors of banking and how these sectors have changed since the collapse of Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company.
Introduction
Background and Overview of Continental
Results of the Method used by FDIC in the Rescue
Critics Opinion of the Open Bank Assistance
Summary and Conclusion
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"Continental employed over 12,000 and held the approximate amount of $40 billion in assets. In May of 1984, at the time of near collapse the company had office in 14 states as well as 29 foreign countries with offices numbering 57. During the years 1976 and 1981 CCI experienced a jump in lending from $5 billion to over $14 billion with the company's total assets increasing from $21.5 billion to $45 billion with the loans-to-assets ration increasing from 57.9 percent to 68.8 percent between 1977 and 1981. The organizations return on assets stayed at 0.5 percent during the same time span and the return on equity was approximately 14.4 percent during those same years. (FDIC, 1997) The problems came under notice during 1982 when the Penn Square Bank, N.A. in Okalahoma City closed. The loans were underwritten poorly and it was clear that Continental had not used due diligence on the purchasing of the loans as well as Continental's loan portfolio beginning to experience problems specifically in the energy sector. It was reported by Continental in the second quarter of 1982 an amount of $1.3 billion in loans and assets that were 'nonperforming.'"
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Illinois House Bill 60, 2004.
An overview of the debate regarding how House Bill 60 grants Illinois's undocumented immigrants the right to pay in-state tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 112.95
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This paper looks at how, on May 18, 2003, Illinois became the fifth state in the country to offer in-state tuition rates to illegal residents. It examines the legal basis of this controversial law and looks at its possible economic, social, and political and economic effects on the state of Illinois. The first part of the paper is a history and overview of House Bill 60. The next part then details the law?s objectives and the number of students who stand to benefit in Illinois. It shows how, despite its objectives, this controversial law has generated spirited criticism, and it examines the various objections, which include debates regarding the legality of the law and the economic effects of this law on Illinois taxpayers.
Outline
History of House Bill 60
Overview and Objectives
Critics of the Measure
Benefits of House Bill 60
Beyond House Bill 60
Conclusion
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"Much of the opposition centers how these laws will limit opportunities for United States citizens and legal residents. For many low-income American families, state universities present the only option for higher education. Because many state universities are already limiting enrollment, groups like the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) contend that ?when public universities admit an illegal immigrant and provide subsidized tuition, some other student who is also deserving is denied an opportunity? (FAIR Issue Brief). These alien students, in effect, will gain an education at the expense of legal American residents or citizens."
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Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), 2004.
This paper relates the history and function of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and other agencies relating to parks, recreation, and wildlife conservation.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, AU$ 155.95
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This paper relates that the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
was founded as the Illinois Association of Conservation and Park Districts 75 years ago to establish and protection parks and to conserve wildlife. The author points out that the historic ?Park Law Codification Bill?, signed in 1951, combines all the various laws pertaining to the issues of park conservatism into one single section of the state law. The paper relates that, today, each of the more than 40 park districts, forests, and conservation parks in the state of Illinois has a police force to patrol, routinely enforcing laws regarding recreation, hunting, and boating, and especially the use of drugs and alcohol.
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"The DNR or the Illinois Department of Natural Resources states that its mission is to protect and manage and to conserve the various natural resources that the state of Illinois can very proudly boast of, and to provide those recreational opportunities to interested people that would not harm or spoil these natural resources in any manner. The Educational Department of the DNR was launched in the year 1995, with the primary aim of the development of educational methods and of the training methods involved in the conservation of natural resources of Illinois. It also was to provide hands on training for those persons wanting to indulge in the various outdoor activities that Illinois offers, such as snowmobiling, boating and hunting methods."
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Illinois Standardized Testing Program, 2008.
Argues that the Illinois standardized testing program is not helping students overall.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper focuses on the types of instruments, data and instructional strategies available to raise the students' scores in reading on the Illinois standard achievement test and the standardized testing the state requires of all students. The writer believes that standardized testing should not be abolished but rather that it measure what the students are actually learning. The Wilson School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is used as an example of the standardized testing issues faced by this state and its children. The writer recommends adjusting the testing program to meet five goals, which are much more important for students than their specific scores on a test.
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"The third grade students have been the focus group tested by the state in reading on the ISAT for years. The existing data records for 1999-2001 show the percentage of students at the local (Wilson School), state, and district levels who have failed to meet the state standards in reading at the third-grade level. Data for the third-grade teachers at Wilson can also be found through their university transcripts and professional development records kept in the central office files."
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Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759, 2007.
This paper describes the Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper explains why Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759 was proposed, who championed the bill and what changes have been made to this piece of legislation. The paper is of the opinion that this bill is an exemplary one insofar as it seeks to protect the most vulnerable members of Illinois society.
From the Paper
"Naturally enough, it is vital that any reader have a solid understanding of just what bill HB0759 entails. For one thing, the original bill, as introduced, amends the state Children and Family Services Act by providing that every eligible child with a diagnosis of a mental illness shall receive mental health services. More specifically, the bill calls for the state Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to assess each mental health community network in the State to ascertain what needs to be done in order for each network to provide appropriate mental health services for vulnerable children. At the same time, the bill mandates that the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) must submit a report detailing the department's assessment of the health community networks as well as a plan outlining the identified needs; this plan must be submitted to the Governor and to the General Assembly."
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Firearms in Illinois, 2006.
A look at the debate in the state of Illinois over firearm possession and use.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper describes the contentious issue in the state of Illinois regarding firearms, their possession and use and what constitutes the unlawful use of a firearm.
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"And what constitutes unlawful use of a firearm? Certainly one of the most common acts associated with gun violence is murder (intent to kill). If a person uses a gun to intentionally kill another human being and no justification (e.g., self-defense), excuse (e.g., insanity), or mitigating circumstance (e.g., sudden heat of passion) is involved, he has acted with malice aforethought ? a social harm prohibited by the offense with either of two mental states: (1) intent to commit the social harm; or (2) recklessness in committing the social harm. As may be observed from this definition, the term ordinarily is not employed in its popular, non-legal sense as meaning "ill-will" or "spite." In this case, the unjustly intent to kill or intent to cause great bodily harm which resulted in a death would impel the unlawfulness of using a gun. Although in 1976 the U.S. Supreme Court reasoned that the death penalty for such murders is constitutional, both the U.S. and state Constitution require that the procedures used to determine who will be executed be fair. The death penalty is not permitted unless the state can prove beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of one or more "aggravating circumstances" ? facts beyond those necessary to prove first-degree murder that "reasonably justify the imposition of the more severe sentence on the defendant compared to others found guilty of murder.""
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"Sugar Creek: Life on the Illinois Prairie", 2002.
A critical analysis of "Sugar Creek: Life on the Illinois Prairie" by John Faragher.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper presents a detailed discussion about the book "Sugar Creek: Life on the Illinois Prairie" and its main points. It also critiques a review of the book and presents several points that were lacking in the opinion of this paper's author.
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Esvobedo v. Illinois, 2005.
An overview of the Escobedo v. Illinois case.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses the case of Escobedo v. Illinois in which a young Mexican-American male was arrested and denied the right to speak with his attorney during the interrogation process. The man was convicted of the crime of murder, and that decision was overturned by the Supreme Court. It looks at how it set a precedence for society and for the criminal justice system by contending that all individuals have the right to request an attorney at any time during their arrest process and that attorney must be provided to them.
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"The case of Escobedo v. Illinois, (1964) involved the criminal prosecution of Danny Escobedo, a 22-year-old Mexican-American male. Escobedo was arrested the day after his brother-in-law was fatally shot. When interrogation by the arresting officers began, Escobedo requested an attorney. However, the officers refused to allow Escobedo to speak with his attorney, who was in the building, and who was waiting to speak with Escobedo (Rosen, 1972, p. 205). The interrogation continued, and finally, after several hours of police insistence that Escobedo was guilty, he was coerced into saying that he had committed the crime. Based on this evidence alone, Escobedo was convicted. His attorney appealed the conviction through the Illinois Supreme Court, yet, that court upheld the conviction (Rosen, 1972, p. 205). "
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The Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003, 2008.
This paper describes the Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 as an example of public policy process.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper relates that the Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 creates legislative policy stipulating that a mental health plan, which includes intervention and prevention, will be developed in the state for all children from the age of birth to 18. The author points out that the state desires to implement social education relating to mental health care to change attitudes negatively impacting children with mental problems. The paper concludes that the policy process is a long and extensive venture and that it takes a great deal of commitment to the policy's ideas in order to realize its goals. The author stresses that, when creating policy, the initiators must continue to work with the issues until they have been implemented because, when others take control of the plans, the policy will be altered in a manner that was not intended.
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"The inclusion of the focus on academic achievement and the Illinois education system in the Act may indicate that there is a hidden agenda connected to the legislation. As stipulated in the Act there is a concern that the mental illness of students adversely affects their "academic readiness and school success." While there is no doubt that all Americans desire their children to be considered high academic achievers, it should also be considered that, under the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), school districts are required to ensure that students can pass standardized tests in order for the schools to remain operational."
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Truancy in Illinois, 2007.
This paper examines two articles relating to truancy in the state of Illinois.
1,652 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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The paper reviews two case studies; "Truancy, Delinquency, Prison: Can Schools Break This Cycle" by Ginger Wheeler and "Student Attendance: Research and Strategies" by H. Johnston. The paper compares and contrasts the research and conclusions set forth in the two articles relating to truancy in the state of Illinois. The paper discusses how both of these works report genuine efforts in regaining the interest of the students who have not attended school.
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Objective
Introduction
"Student Attendance: Research and Strategies" (Johnston, 2005)
"Truancy, delinquency, prison: Can Schools break this cycle"
Summary
Conclusion
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"In this first case study under review, truancy in the state of Illinois is focused upon and the research is conducted with the primary objective of attempting to understand the reasons that students who do not attend school fail to attend. The question asked in this study is: "What are the characteristics of successful student's attendance programs for the high school?" (Johnston, 2005) This work relates that strategies for increasing the attendance of students are generally placed into several categories, which often are known to overlap."
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Illinois Toll System, 2002.
A paper arguing against toll bridges.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper argues that the Illinois Toll Way System should be removed.
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Politics of Administrative Law, 2004.
An examination of the challenges presented by "NLRB vs. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp." to the political, economic, and legal philosophies developed from "Munn vs. Illinois" and "Lochner vs. New York".
1,067 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper provides a background and overview of the cases involved, followed by an examination of how the legal consciousness of "NLRB vs. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp." challenged the court?s previous positions as exemplified in "Munn vs. Illinois" and "Lochner vs. New York." A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
From the Paper
"In NLRB vs. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Chief Justice Hughes delivered the opinion of the Court. The NLRB had determined Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. (?Jones?) violated the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 by firing employees at its Aliquippa, Pennsylvania plant who had engaged in union activities. It ordered reinstatement and other relief. The court of appeals refused to enforce the Supreme Court?s orders because it maintained the matter was not subject to federal jurisdiction. The Supreme Court reversed. The legal question in this case was whether the labor matter was in fact subject to federal intervention, with the ultimate decision being it was."
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The Use of Force Within Law-Enforcement, 2006.
This paper details the strategies and achievements by the state of Illinois when new laws were instituted to limit the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 47.95
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The writer of this paper examines the success of the 1982 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act which steadily reduced the use of excessive force in the law enforcement field. This paper also proves that through rapid mass communications there are ways and means to deal with specific situations without officers needing to resort to violence.
From the Paper
"This program along with another entitled "Safe-cities Network: Performance Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence," are enjoying a quite remarkable success. While the latter Initiative is not a Grant Program the Network does provide some very useful information. For example it connects with other communities and law enforcement agencies with peers working on similar issues. It supports partners and shares lessons learned via its own Web-site."
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Driving Licenses: Raising the Age, 2008.
An argument against raising the legal age for obtaining a driver's license in Illinois.
722 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 37.95
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The writer argues that there are sufficient existing rules and regulations involving obtaining a driver's license in Illinois. The writer argues further, that raising the legal age would only cause more difficulty for an age group that is, everyday, being tasked with more community responsibilities in terms of work, education and extra-curricular activities.
From the Paper
"There is currently a debate occurring in Illinois and several other states regarding the legal age for obtaining a fully privileged driver's license. The targeted ages are shifting the current minimum age for obtaining a legal driver's license from 16 to 18 years of age following a series of mandated courses, tests, and experience behind the wheel. Some of the primary arguments for doing so revolve around driver and public safety while the arguments for keeping the legal age at its current 16 years of age center on drivers' rights and the increasing demands within society placed upon teenagers."
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Criminal Evidence, 2006.
This paper describes criminal evidence, its use in court and specifically in the case of Illinois vs. Caballes (2005).
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper explains that criminal evidence can be (1) physical such as fingerprints and documentary such as a "paper trail", (2) testimony of witnesses from eyewitnesses to expert witnesses or (3) the accused person's confession. The author points out that a confession is only admissible as evidence if the prosecution can show that it was not obtained by any sort of coercion and that the accused person (1) knew that anything he said could be used against him in a court of law, (2) was aware of his right not to speak and (3) knew he had a right to have a lawyer present during police questioning. The paper concludes that, in the Illinois vs. Caballes, the fact that a drug-sniffing dog is intimidating implies a violation of the 4th Amendment and the police did not have probable cause.
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"Evidence may be refutable, that is, it can be shown in court to be untrue, or it may be irrefutable. For instance, for many years fatherhood was irrefutable if the child was born during the marriage of the man to the child's mother. Such a man was not entitled to argue in Court, for example, that the child had blond hair and blue eyes and was 6'4" tall while he had black hair, brown eyes, and was only 5'3", and besides the child looked exactly like the next door neighbor. As long as the man was married to the child's mother when the child was born, he was legally the father of the child. In some cases, this has now changed and fatherhood has become refutable since the introduction of DNA testing where it can be proven that a man is not the father of a child."
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