Feds probe latest blast at Quantum state sites
Federal investigators, surprised by this week's fatal explosion at Quantum Chemical Co.'s Morris plant, delay finalizing a June blast inquiry. Illinois AG Hartigan seeks to halt some operations. hearing set in Grundy County. One dead, 17 injured, five critical. plant helps produce ethylene for plastics and antifreeze.
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Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood
Ronald Chase
Coal City
Lester Day
Michael Korst
John Theis
Ray Stevenson
Joliet
St. Anthony Medical Center
Rockford
Morris Hospital
St. Joseph Medical Center
Area trio named National Merit semifinalists
Two Dixon High seniors and one Oregon High student are among Illinois semifinalists for the 1990 National Merit Scholarships. Matthew Landschafer Christopher Sheridan and James Sues entered via the 1988 PSAT/NSQT. Sheridan eyes engineering and aerospace, Landschafer undecided, Sues aims for mechanical engineering.
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Illinois
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RADACC outlines plans for second year in Rochelle
Rochelle Association to Develop an Area Community Center ends its first year with a deficit but optimistic outlook. New officers include Chet Olson as acting president replacing Paul Gilbert, Jack Bradshaw as first vice president, Lynn Van Wickle as second vice president, Cheri Rosenberger as treasurer, and Chris Watson as secretary. The budget shows a 6200 red balance, with expected income from the Gentry Building renovations and new tenants such as the Tree House and youth room. A grand opening is planned for November 3 to 5 under the Triple Crown theme, funded by a state grant of 2.5 million dollars.
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Hickory Grove
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Chris Watson
Watson
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Rochelle Township High School
Families urged to join mood disorder treatment effort
A Mood Disorders Group meeting at KSB Hospital heard social worker Mary Johnson urge family involvement in treatment for mood disorders. She said families are the key support system and encouraged recognition of depression symptoms and entry into treatment via mental health agencies, social workers, or psychiatrists. The NOV group, affiliated with the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, plans weekly rap sessions starting Tuesday on KSB’s second floor.
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Telegraph
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Rockford
Northern Illinois Mood Disorders Group
National
Hillcrest man arrested on sexual assault charges
Ogle County Sheriff Jerry Brooks said Jimmy Goatcher, 38, was arrested Thursday on aggravated criminal sexual assault charges involving two Hillcrest girls aged 13 and 16. He is jailed without bond as investigators from the sheriff’s office and the Department of Children and Family Services handled the case.
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Lee County man arrested for drugs at Pump Factory Road
James H. Huyck, 43, of 1541 Pump Factory Road, was arrested Thursday after a search at his home yielded cocaine, marijuana, and LSD. He faces charges including unlawful possession with intent to deliver marijuana, and possession of LSD. He is held without bond awaiting a 1:15 court appearance as drugs are sent to a lab for analysis.
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Pump Factory Road
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Tim Bivins
Market Basket to close in Rochelle in three to four weeks
Rochelle supermarket Market Basket will close within three to four weeks owner Carl Johnson told The Telegraph. He cited competition from Wal-Mart and the Eagle Food Center expansions drawing customers away and limiting profits despite intensified advertising and promotions.
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