Decatur Zoo unveils new cheetah exhibit to crowd
At Scovill Zoo in Decatur two 15 month old cheetah brothers Jafari and Runako charm visitors on their first days in the outdoor exhibit. Donors Howard Buffet and Scovill Zoo officials helped bring them from South Africa where they were hand raised.
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Renaissance of Belleville nursing home hit with second fine
The Renaissance of Belleville faced a $25,000 penalty for inadequate supervision, failure to monitor an injured resident who died, and failure to report abuse. The violations occurred between December 2002 and April 2003, including a decedent after a resident shoved her. A separate incident saw a 79-year-old man leave unsupervised and be found distant along a highway.
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State fair returns amid cash crunch in Illinois
The Illinois State Fair opens amid a $700,000 budget cut to $4.9 million, affecting behind the scenes costs, entertainers, and prizes. Gov. Blagojevich attends. Kenny Chesney and Smash Mouth are among headliners, with cheaper shows in the Multi-Purpose Arena and a new air conditioned beer tent replacing older headline plans. Coca Cola secures exclusive beverage rights for $20,000 plus 20 percent of vending revenue.
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