Amtrak Train Hits Backhoe Killing Two Workers in Chester
An Amtrak train from New York to Savannah derailed after striking a backhoe on the track in Chester, killing two Amtrak employees. More than 30 passengers were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries as investigators from NTSB and FRA arrived.
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Amtrak
Philadelphia
New York
Savannah
Georgia
Travis Thomas
U.S
Chuck Schumer
D-N.y
Amtrak Board
Anthony Coscia
Schumer
Thomas
National Transportation Safety Board
Federal Railroad Administration
Matthew Lehner
Wilmington
Delaware
Ari Ne’eman
Washington
Ne’eman
Silver Spring
Maryland
Crossword Challenge winners announced
Retail Merchants Committee held an Easter crossword from March 14 to 23 with three $50 gift checks awarded March 25. Winners were Judy Coleman, Lynn McClellan, and Karen Swain, all of Mount Carmel. puzzles centered on local retailers.
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Retail Merchants Committee
Judy Coleman
Lynn McClellan
Karen Swain
Mount Carmel
House Returns to Springfield Without Budget Talk
The Illinois House resumes Monday with many bills headed to committee hearings but no debate on the stalled budget. Measures include fantasy sports regulation and FOIA access to police video, plus warnings on medical marijuana, cyberbullying by parents, and drone bans. The spring session has about eight weeks left as Gov. Rauner and Democrats clash on spending and deficit solutions.
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Springfield
Sinois House
Bruce Rauner
Built to last vacant armory remains in Springfield
The 80 year old Illinois State Armory across from the Capitol needs major repairs but won’t be replaced soon. Abandoned since 2008 due to a leaky roof mold and weak utilities, it once housed tanks and artillery and drew visits by Kennedy Nixon King and Ali. The 2012 National Trust report noted potential reuses in other states.
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Ill
Illinois State Armory
Ilinois State Police
State Capitol
State Journal-Register
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Oregon
Maine
Springfield Armory
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Martin Luther King Jr
Muhammed Ali
Budget mess forces halt on armored pickup in Illinois
In Illinois a GardaWorld cash pickup program halted for 15 weeks as a budget stalemate delayed payments. Police officers covered overnight deposits, costing $30,000 in overtime while GardaWorld awaited $79,000. Officials warn continued cuts threaten public safety and efficiency.
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Illinois
GardaWorld
Jesse White
Associated Press
Henry Haupt
Sam Yingling
State Government Administration Committee
Bruce Rauner
General Assembly
Rauner
Catherine Kelly
Chicago
Democrat White
Secretary of State
Nathalie de Champlain
Haupt
Illinois Fop Labor Council
Seth Stoughton
University of South Carolina
John Rafferty
New York City
U.S
Fred Khorouski
Alpine Armoring
Khoroushi
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