Storm sweeps through Illinois counties damaging trees and flooding roads
A statewide storm pounded Lee and Ogle counties with high winds and lightning, cutting power to about 50,000 homes and flooding streets from the Quad Cities to Chicago suburbs. Rockford reported 54 mph winds and up to four inches of rain with up to 2 inches in Dixon and Rochelle, while forecasts predicted more thundershowers and humid conditions before a Sunday clearing. Farmers welcomed the moisture as harvest season nears, with soybean cuts set for late September and corn by early October.
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Israel weighs pro Iran linked prisoner exchange amid hostage crisis
Prime Minister Shamir said Israel awaits proposals from pro Iran Muslim extremists on a possible prisoner exchange that could include Western hostages in Lebanon. Officials caution over details while praising the suspension of Cicippio's death sentence and weighing potential Palestinian prisoner releases.
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Weather station in Dixon struck by lightning
National Weather Service observer Ed Metzler reports a lightning strike destroyed his Dixon recorder and weather box. The storm damaged equipment during the early hours, preventing Dixon temperatures from being reported. Metzler logged two inches of rain for the day and hopes for replacement over the weekend.
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Cicippio hostage crisis update linked to Iran push
President Bush expressed cautious optimism after reports that pro Iran militant groups spared hostage Joseph Cicippio. Iran's new leader Rafsanjani urged a peaceful resolution and urged the United States to avoid force, while U S warships moved toward the Middle East amid threats of retaliation if Cicippio is executed.
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