Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 7, 2011.

Brief of respondent Illinois in opposition filed.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 6, 2010.

Response Requested . (Due November 4, 2010)

Response Requested on Question 1 only (Due November 4, 2010)

Response Requested on Question 1 only -- EK. (Due November 4, 2010)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 8, 2010.

Waiver of right of respondent Illinois to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 20, 2010)

Melvin Williams, Petitioner, pro se

Illinois, Respondent, represented by Alan J. Spellberg