CUB says Edison customers pay nation’s highest rates
The Citizens Utility Board claims Commonwealth Edison customers in northern Illinois pay the highest utility rates in the United States, citing overcharges of more than 158 million dollars to fund new nuclear plants. CUB urges rebates of 50 to 75 dollars if ICC approves findings, with a fall decision on a 14 percent rate cut proposal.
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Illinois
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Northern Illinois Edison
Susan K. Stewart
Juan Andrade
New York
Andrade
Stewart
Auction at Morris farm draws crowd from 26 states
The sale of a lifetime drew 1,500 to 2,000 attendees over Friday to Sunday at the Morris farm in Dixon. Items from four generations of the Morris family, including furniture, paper goods, dishes, and clothing, were offered for sale. See Auction, page 3.
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Private planes collide over Salisbury Township near Allentown
A midair collision near Queen City Airport killed seven people as two private aircraft attempted simultaneous landings. One plane, a Cessna 182 B returning from skydiving, exploded in a ground impact in a shopping center lot. The Beechcraft, carrying six aboard including a student pilot and instructor, crashed nearby. Investigators will review radar and radio tapes to determine cause.
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Sellersville
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Jamesway
Scott Chevrolet
Snyder
Lehigh County
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Mohammad Malik
Malik
Ray
Lehigh Valley Hospital Center
Kahn
Bush cuts short his Chicago trip over Higgins reports
President Bush halted a Midwest tour to return to Washington amid unconfirmed reports that Marine Lt. Col. William Higgins was executed by a Lebanon group. He said he would consult national security officials and, regardless of confirmation, express American outrage while planning an education summit with governors.
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Rochelle mother of 15 killed by train
Rochelle police say Valerie Rocha a 37 year old mother of seven natural children and eight stepchildren was struck by a westbound Chicago Northwestern train near the Washington Street crossing just after midnight Friday. She was found unconscious and died after transfer to a Rockford hospital. Authorities report alcohol above legal limit and no foul play detected.
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Valerie Rocha
North Main Street
Rockford
Neil Roots
Washington Street
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Winnebago County
Rocha
Rochelle Community Hospital
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