What if teachers strike in Lee Center District 271
Officials say a strike is not imminent and another negotiating session is set for Friday. If a strike occurs substitutes may be used to keep classes open with 51 percent attendance. truancy laws apply but short absences may not be violations. Parents must decide whether to send children to school during a strike.
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Tower Fates Tied As Confirmation Probe Deepens
Washington UPI Defense Secretary designate John Tower faces delays as a Senate probe into his finances and drinking habits extends. Senate Armed Services Chair Sam Nunn cites a week to 10 days for a formal review of Tower’s finances and an FBI report on drinking and womanizing. President Bush defends Tower amid lingering concerns from Nunn Exon and Warner, who have not decided.
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Arctic cold snap ends and warmer weekend ahead
National Weather Service forecaster says arctic cold snap is ending and temperatures will rise into the mid 20s in the Rock River Valley with single digit nights. Last night reached seven below zero, while sub zero weather persists in parts of the Midwest and Michigan.
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Martin pushes farm ad bill and Rockford grant package
Washington congresswoman Lynn Martin introduces H R 899 the Agricultural Product Outdoor Advertising Act to allow signs at farmers markets and roadside stands with limits. She also announces a 1 787 million Rockford grant for housing rehabilitation neighborhood programs and economic development efforts.
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R-Il
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North's Iran-Contra trial halted by appeals stay
The Iran Contra case against Oliver North was paused as the U S Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a stay until a three judge panel can hear Justice Department arguments over handling of classified data. Jurors had been selected when the stay halted proceedings.
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Rescue teams search Azores crash site for 144 victims
Rescuers slog through mud on Santa Maria island as they recover bodies from the Boeing 707 crash that killed all 144 aboard. About 100 bodies had been found by midmorning. investigators seek the black box and cause with help from American experts.
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