Swinging Patriots Sweep At Illinois Festival In Dixon
Madison Swinging Patriots from Madison School won first in their division at the Illinois Grade School Music Association Festival held at Dixon High School. The 18 eighth graders and a three piece combo led by choir director Cindy Basler impressed judges with tone and interpretation as Madison Junior High Band earned second place. Twenty three schools entered. 1500 entries performed. Basler noted state contest on April 29 in Princeton as the group remains optimistic.
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EPA moves to cut funds over Indiana air rules
The EPA proposes cutting federal funds in Lake and Porter counties Indiana for failing to meet air quality standards. A hearing is set for April 13 in Crown Point. The action targets highway funds and sewage construction grants and aims to curb new pollution sources amid 68 percent compliance. Clark and Floyd counties are not yet targeted due to ongoing corrective efforts.
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Gunman surrenders after attack at Stone Park bar
Patrick Gleason, 24, allegedly opened fire at Stay Out All Night Discotheque at 6:30 am Sunday injuring a police officer and a bouncer. The victims, Officer Frank Costa and bouncer Jeffery Karris, were listed in critical condition after surgery. Gleason surrendered to Cook County authorities with his lawyer.
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Lombard
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Veterans protest closes flag display at Chicago Art Institute
Nearly 1,000 veterans and supporters protested on Michigan Avenue forcing the Art Institute of Chicago to close an exhibit showing a flag on the floor. Two people were arrested for painting 52 small flags on the sidewalk. Protests spread to a Morris Illinois McDonalds the day before.
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