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Mussel health a clue to river healthSep 04, 2011 6:00 am - LINDENWOOD, Ill. — Sarah Bales spent a recent morning wading through the cold, winding waters of Kilbuck Creek, combing the muddy bottom with her feet and hands, grubbin...
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Fire officials warn about danger of gel fire potsSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - Fire officials are warning consumers about the hazards of gel fire pots. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal issued an alert about the potential for fires and ...
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Wis. special election set to replace assemblywomanSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - MADISON, Wis. — Just when you thought elections were finally over in Wisconsin, a new one is just two months away. Gov. Scott Walker has set Nov. 8 as the date for a spe...
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United Express flight from Chicago skids off runwaySep 04, 2011 12:00 am - OTTAWA, Ontario — Authorities say a United Express plane carrying 44 people has skidded off the runway at Ottawa International Airport. Emergency and airport officials s...
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Newborn screening urged for sickle cell diseaseSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois health officials are reminding families about ways to reduce the impact of sickle cell disease. September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awarenes...
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Fishing risks lost on many Indiana anglersSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - HAMMOND, Ind. — Indiana anglers who are eating the fish they catch in state waterways could be facing potential health risks because they either don’t have a fishing lic...
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Labor unions adjust to new reality under ObamaSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — In the early days of the Obama administration, organized labor had grand visions of pushing through a sweeping agenda that would help boost sagging membersh...
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Lt. Gov. Simon kicks off southern Ill. blood driveSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - DU QUOIN, Ill. — Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon has kicked off a drive to replenish southern Illinois blood supplies hurt in part by the summer’s hot temperatures. The weather ha...
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Memorial pays tribute to former factory employeesSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - OTTAWA — A northern Illinois city has paid tribute to former factory employees who worked under dangerous conditions. The Radium Girls memorial honors the women who work...
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Gov. Daniels works to maintain national profileSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels may have opted against running for president, but he is still maintaining a strong presence on the national stage. Daniels gave at lea...