Ameren to cut mercury pollution from plants
Ameren to reduce mercury, smog and soot from Illinois coal plants under a pact with the Illinois EPA. The deal calls for mercury controls on most units by 2009 and substantial cuts in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide by 2015, with a path toward broader mercury reductions.
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Illinois
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Doug Scott
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Rod Blagojevich
Michael Menne
Governor signs annexation bill for Carterville area
The bill, backed by Sen. Gary Forby and Rep. John Bradley, lets property owners along Illinois 13 choose to join Carterville or Carbondale, despite a wildlife refuge separating them. Carbondale disputes legality, arguing Carterville must be the closest city.
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John Bradley
Marion
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Bradley
Southern Illinois
Chicago
Williamson-Jackson County
Carbondale
Williamson County
Jeff Berkbigler
Berkbigler
Veteran’s flag stolen from Marion home prompts replacement
Army veteran Bozarth, a World War II sergeant with five battle stars, had his flag taken from his front porch. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance pledged a new flag, expected within a week, as police noted the act lacked regard for his patriotism. Bozarth shared war stories, his Nazi flag souvenir, and his marriage to Emma Mae after lengthy widowhood, stressing the flag’s symbolism over its cost.
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Marion
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance
Bozarth
266Th Field Artillery
Europe
Cologne
Emma Mae
Greens push for debate inclusion in Illinois governor race
Greens say they should join fall debates as Blagojevich demands two‑way format. Whitney, a Carbondale civil‑rights attorney, argues for broader choices and inclusion. Blagojevich backs 12 debates with Topinka but limits Greens, while Topinka’s camp says sponsors decide invitees. The State Board of Elections reviews Greens signatures after Democrats raised objections amid the 5000‑signatures rule for major parties and 25000 for new parties.
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Rod Blagojevich
Judy Baar Topinka
Illinois
Topinka
John McGovern
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