Illinois and Texas move to next phase in FutureGen bid
Delegations from Illinois and Texas briefed in Pittsburgh on environmental and geological requirements for FutureGen sites. Finalists include near Noon and Tuscola in Illinois and near Odessa and in Jewett in Texas. Officials anticipate a September 2007 site decision and plan substantial incentives while federal and international partners contribute funds.
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Lavin
Effingham
Marshall
Noon
Tuscola
Oil
Odessa
Jewett
Heat wave pushes Chicago high rises to cooling centers
A south side outage left about 3,500 customers and 20,000 people without power or air conditioning in a blistering heat wave. About 1,200 residents from high rises were moved by bus to cooling centers at McCormick Place and nearby hotels while 85 fire engines and police guarded the area. A pregnant woman delivered at the convention center and was taken to a hospital. officials said the evacuations were precautionary as power was restored.
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Daley
ComEd
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Larry Langford
Cynthia Mitchell
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Shumaker
Ruthie Shumaker
Gregory Swayzer
Junatia
Treasure
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