FBI releases photos of bank robbery suspect in multiple crimes
The FBI distributed photographs of a man wanted for questioning in connection with several bank robberies, including Dixon’s July 21 and Rockford’s Sept 1 incidents. Described as 6 to 6 foot 2 inches tall, 160 to 200 pounds, brown hair, in mid to late 20s, wearing a white hat, white shirt, and blue jogging pants in Rockford. Authorities warn he fled with cash and may be linked to other robberies across Northwestern Illinois. Call tips to FBI or local crime stoppers.
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First Bank
Dixon
Southside
FBI
Jan Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Rockford
Valley Bank
Fargo Creek
Rock River
McNabb
Dixon Police
Ogle-Lee
Rockford Area
Pittsburgh teacher among 16 honored by Carnegie Hero Fund
Katherine Finkbeiner 38 of Greenwood South Carolina intervened during a September 26 shooting at a elementary school cafeteria. She and 15 others from 10 states and three Canadian provinces received Carnegie Medals and grants totaling 40000 dollars for risking their lives to save others.
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UPI
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Katherine Finkbeiner
Greenwood
S.C
Finkbeiner
Dukakis challenges Bush on education policy push
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis pressed President Bush to honor the education president pledge by showing willingness to fund national education goals. He spoke in Washington ahead of a September education summit and urged the administration to commit resources or admit limits.
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UPI
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Bush
Dukakis
Illinois tops nation in school strike amid arbitration talks
The Elgin District U-46 strike involved about 1,500 teachers and 27,000 students making it the largest teachers strike in the nation while Roselle Lake Park District 108 saw 135 teachers and 2,400 students walk out. Negotiations with a private mediator continued after bargainers were far apart on pay, class size, and in writing lesson time.
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Roselle
U-46
Lake Park
Richard Rayner
Rayner
ETA
Elgin Teachers Association
Tony Perri
Perri
Chicago
Pines Road set to open next week in Oregon
Oregon officials say Pines Road from Lowell Park Road to White Pines State Park will wrap up next week after paving and striping, with two days for paving and one for striping. Completion hinges on weather as delays pushed back a Labor Day target. Contractors had closed Pines Road since late June for repaving widening and guardrails. Local highway superintendent Jerry Hinrichs notes most work finished and crews poised to return Friday to finish remaining tasks.
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Pines Road
Lowell Park Road
White Pines State Park
Ogle
Jerry Hinrichs
Polo
Hinrichs
Dickson to host Soviet schoolteacher for six months
Dixon School Board approved Mayor James Dixon's proposal to invite a Soviet teacher for six months starting around Oct 15 and returning in April. The visitor will perform duties similar to prior international studies teachers and be paid 150 dollars monthly.
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Germany
Japan
South America
China
Aubry
Dixon
Dixon High School
Mathew Landschafer
Christopher Sheridan
Illinois
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