Tragic South Side Apartment Fire Kills 1 Child
A Chicago fire on Monday morning in a seven story public housing building left one year old boy dead and several others injured including four children and a paramedic. Firefighters entered a smoky living room and rescued residents as two children and one adult were reported in cardiac arrest at the scene.
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Investigation into crash continues no cause yet found
CHICAGO AP Early tests suggest mechanical problems unlikely in last week's collision of two trains sending 141 to hospital. Brake and signal tests on the elevated train showed brakes functioned and signals received. Breath and urine tests on the operator are not yet complete.
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Gov Ryan Declares Chicago Disaster Area
Gov George Ryan declared Chicago and Cook County disaster areas after heavy rains and flooding. The storm dumped over 4 inches of rain in 2 1/2 hours, flooding underpasses, knocking out power, and flooding thousands of basements as state funds become available and talks with FEMA potential federal aid begin.
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Stocks Fall After Intel Reports Spark Doubts
Wall Street slid as the Dow dropped 111.47 points to 10,401.31 and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell. Intel led losses after Salomon Smith Barney trimmed profits and Lehman Brothers forecast price cuts for Pentium 4. AMD and Micron also declined as investors fretted over semiconductor demand and earnings.
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Market snapshot shows major indexes down overall
Dow Jones at 10,401.31 after a 111.47 point loss. S&P 500 sits at 1,200.48, Nasdaq Composite 2,034.26, and NYSE Composite 610.13, with declines across most indices. Trading volume across exchanges totals about 999 million consolidated, with 1,208 issues higher, 1,877 lower, and 221 unchanged.
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Soybean futures surge on hot Midwest weather forecast
Chicago Grain futures rose as soybeans opened higher amid forecasts of hot dry Midwest conditions. Investors cited potential crop deterioration from heat, boosting prices across soybeans and corn while wheat edged up on demand shifts. September wheat at 2.65, December corn 2.24, November soybeans 4.92.
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Egypt
U.S
Community Health Line Notes for HIV Caregiver Groups
Continued listings show Tuesday and Thursday evening caregiver meetings in Marion and Harrisburg with contact numbers and biweekly alternation. Jackson County Health Department offers immunizations TB tests and a daytime clinic with blood pressure checks and free HIV counseling by appointment. Monroe Randolph Bi County Health offers WIC family case management immunizations TB tests and family planning including HIV/AIDS services.
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Community Health and Support Group Listings Calendar
Calendar listings show counseling, disease consultations, pregnancy tests, lead screening, and safety resources with contact numbers. Other items include aquatics at Delta Health in Herrin, ostomy support, overeaters anonymous meetings, supervised lap swims at SIU, and Take Off Pounds Sensibly sessions across several towns with weekly times and contact people.
Hog and cattle prices at Stockyards Peoria report
Trading was moderate with hogs higher across weights. Barrows and gilts 1 2 230-260 lb 53.00-53.50, 2-3 260-280 lb 51.50-52.50. sows steady with 300-400 lb 41.00, 400-500 lb 42.00, 500-700 lb 43.00-44.00. boars over 300 lb 25.00, under 300 lb 41.00. Cattle activity moderate. slaughter steers 70.50-71.00 for 1,050-1,350 lb, select/choice 1,050-1,250 lb 68.00-70.00, selects 1,000-1,200 lb 68.00-70.00. Slaughter heifers 1,000-1,300 lb 70.50-71.00, 1,000-1,200 lb 68.00-70.00. cows market not established.
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Grieving reader questions overly clingy comfort at funeral
A reader asks if being grabbed and held during a graveside service is appropriate. the advice responder suggests the woman meant to comfort and offers a tactful exit strategy to acknowledge an old friend and disengage without escalating tension. The piece reads like a private opinion column guiding grief etiquette.
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Oklahoma
Dear Too Late Parents Warn About Drug Talk
Ann Landers responds to a reader urging parents to discuss drugs with their kids. She emphasizes parental involvement and acknowledges readers and mentions a hopeful note about future coverage.
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Upset in Nevada prompts concern over Bernie's memory
Dear Ann, readers suspect Bernie's hour long doughnut run may hide memory loss. Sandi suggests the wandering could signal early Alzheimer's. The girlfriend should discuss care with Bernie's doctor and seek evaluation.
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Nevada
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Talk to Your Kids About Drugs Now
A prisoner in Missouri writes to urge parents to discuss drugs with their teens early. He emphasizes love and support, noting that a single conversation could influence a child when faced with the first exposure to drugs. He reflects on the regret of not having that talk.
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Horoscope: Celebrities Born On This Day And Weekly Guidance
Celebrities born on this day include John Glover Stan Freberg Garrison Keillor Charlize Theron David Duchovny Wayne Knight and Alberto Salazar. Your year favors speaking your mind setting goals and showcasing worth while creativity attracts influential supporters. Leo to Cancer insights cover health finances relationships and work focus with practical cautions and plans.
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