Thompson to Deliver Final State of the State Message
Gov. James Thompson will address the Illinois House for the 14th time as he nears departure next January. The speech will cover environment, education, and economic development while avoiding radical proposals and large new programs.
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Thompson
Springfield
CNS
James Thompson
Illinois House of Representatives
General Assembly
Chicago
David Fields
National Governors Association
Illinois
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
DCCA
Auditor General
House
Senate
Route 66 museum and hall of fame to open this summer
McLean Illinois AP Route 66, once the nations first interstate, will live on through a Route 66 museum and hall of fame opening this summer at the Dixie Trucker's Home in McLean. The museum will feature photographs signs and memorabilia and is set to open June 9 in conjunction with a 2,200 mile highway cruise.
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Route 66 Museum
Hall of Fame
Mclean, Ill
Chicago
Santa Monica
Calif
California
Tom Teague
Springfield
Teague
Route 66 Association of Illinois
Dixie Trucker
McLean
Association
Charles
C.J. Beeler
Smoking law in Illinois viewed as weak victory for tobacco
Illinois legislators debate a new smoking law signed by Gov. Thompson. Sen. Kustra calls it weak because jurisdictions without no smoke rules cannot exceed state limits. The measure classifies smoking in most public buildings as a petty offense with repeat violators facing court action. It takes effect July 1 and allows designated smoking areas in some venues while excluding bars and certain industrial sites. Opponents and national health groups criticize its strength.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Bob Kustra
R-Des Plaines
James R. Thompson
Flu strains strain Illinois hospitals to limit capacity
Illinois hospitals report a surge of flu related admissions with many patients elderly or children. officials say no epidemic yet but beds are scarce in southern Illinois. emergency rooms in Chicago areas report higher activity as patients are diverted to less crowded facilities. doctors warn symptoms can linger weeks and worsen into pneumonia or bronchitis.
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Illinois
Larry Feil
Herrin
Chicago
Sharon McIntosh
Illinois Hospital Association
Marion Memorial Hospital
Vicki Griffin
Norman Geyer
Carbondale
Roberta Kious
Memorial Hospital
Springfield
Kious
George Maroney
Memorial Hospital of
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Richard Daley
Illinois Commerce Commission
Robert Creamer
Illinois Public Action Council
State Department of Public Health
American Cancer Society
The
American Lung Association
Associated Press
U.S
Edward Yavitz
North Alpine Rd
Marchesano Dr
East First Street
Dixon, Illinois
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