Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 23, 2007.

Reply of petitioner Curtis A. Thompson filed. (Distributed)

Brief of respondent Illinois in opposition filed.

Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including January 28, 2007.

Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including January 8, 2007.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 8, 2006.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 9, 2006)

Curtis A. Thompson, Petitioner, represented by Charles W. Hoffman

Illinois, Respondent, represented by Gary Feinerman

Illinois, Respondent, represented by David H. Iskowich