Fire chief fired as town torn by fires and walkouts
In Centreville Illinois after fire chief Mark Jackson was ousted for alleged financial misdeeds 14 volunteers quit with him. Several fires burned vacant houses as state Fire Marshal investigates. Officials blame unknown actors while tensions strain neighboring districts for backup.
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Centreville
Ill
Fire Board
Yle Johnson
Johnson
Mark Jackson
Jack
Jackson
Illinois
Riley Owens
Lawsuits filed by Nicarico case suspects
Rolando Cruz and Alejandro Hernandez, once condemned to death for the 1983 Jeanine Nicarico murder, filed federal civil rights suits naming DuPage County and others. The suits allege conspiracy to fabricate evidence and conceal exculpatory material, seeking large damages. A special prosecutor appointment awaits state Supreme Court assignment.
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Chicago
Jeanine Nicarico
U.S. District Court
DuPage County
John Doe
Rolando Cruz
Alejandro Hernandez
Cruz
DuPage
James Montesano
Hernandez
James G. Sotos
State Supreme Court
Santa myth endures among adults in new poll
A U.S. News and World Report poll found 9 percent of adults still believe in Santa Claus, while 4 percent never believed. Among those who once believed, most quit by age 10. The tradition is seen as detracting from or enhancing the holiday by about half and a fifth respectively.
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Santa
Him
U.S. News and World Report
Santa Claus
Pipes make a comeback with cigars in Chicago area
The article notes a shift as younger smokers embrace pipes again, with interest rising amid cigar rooms and retro appeal. It cites market research from a Raleigh firm predicting tobacco product sales growth as smokers revive traditional methods and seek distinct experiences despite earlier declines.
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Chicago
Joliet
Doug Sullivan
Sullivan
Sherlock Holmes
Albert Einstein
Mark Twain
Gen. Douglas
Ralagh
N.C
Fiena
Popeler
Sant Forest
Pepemaker Clasence Mickel
California
Edo
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