Aftershock in Japan kills two in Sendai region
A 7.1 magnitude aftershock struck northeastern Japan near Sendai, killing two people and injuring over 130. Power outages affected about 3.6 million homes as agencies warn of continuing disruptions while Fukushima plants report no new abnormalities. The quake triggered a brief tsunami warning that was canceled.
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Tohoku Electric Power Co
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St Joseph opens renovated hospital entrance in Murphysboro
In St Joseph, a 282 bed facility owned by Southern Illinois Healthcare unveiled a new canopy and entrance along with expanded ER waiting space private registration booths handicap restrooms an information desk and room for future ER expansion. Officials including Scott Seaborn and Mayor Ron Williams praised the projects and ongoing community hospital relationship.
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Southern Illinois Healthcare
Leo Hayes
St. Joseph
Father
Scott Seaborn
St. Joseph’s
Seaborn
Ron Williams
SIH
Illinois road plan aims to spark 39000 jobs this year
Officials push a road construction program claiming 39000 jobs this year and long term economic recovery. Funding for five years remains unsettled with a lawsuit challenging liquor tax and gambling revenue used for the projects. Federal funding levels may shift as Congress rewrites national transportation plans. Governor and Hannig stress moving forward full speed ahead.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Congress
Washington
Hannig
Illinois
I 57 resurfacing and bridges in Union County planned
Local road projects slated for this year include resurfacing and bridge upgrades on Interstate 57 through Union County costing 24.4 million over four years. U S 45 widening near Eldorado is set at 30.3 million over five years. Illinois 13 widening from Carterville to Marion includes a new interchange, frontage road, and bridges costing 86.1 million over five years.
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U.S. 45
Eldorado
Illinois 13
Carterville
Marion
White launches bid for fifth term and urges organ donor support
Illinois official Jesse White announced plans to run for re election to a fifth term stating age should not bar service if health is good He promotes Donor Life Month and notes 56 million Illinois residents signed up as organ and tissue donors since 2006 urging full participation to meet demand The remarks were made in Marion during a discussion on teen driving safety and donor awareness led by White who founded a tumbling program and veterans advocacy group
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Jesse White
Illinois
Marion
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