Kids hook interest in fishing amid aging anglers in Chicago
Joshua Sutherland, 10, reels a six inch bluegill at a fishing clinic as the recreational fishing industry seeks to attract youths. Officials warn participation is dropping even as spending reaches 40.6 billion dollars, with Great Lakes anglers showing the steepest decline. Industry leaders link urbanization and video games to the waning appeal and stress outreach to families and schools.
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Man Charged After Alleged Altercation With Deputies
Curtis Swift and Tony Swift describe a violent arrest scene while Sheriff Cundiff credits resisting inmates with deputy injuries. Cambria Police Chief Upton confirms an earlier fight. Tony Swift shows injuries and claims harm from Tasers. Cameras at the jail are not yet installed and await planning.
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Gov Blagojevich backs timely pay for state workers
Union says the state is obligated to pay employees for work performed and that delaying wage payments violates state and federal laws. Gov. Blagojevich and AFSCME urged Hynes to issue all due paychecks, urging continued work during the budget stalemate and promising eventual payment.
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Illinois official weighs legal opinion on union wage issue
Blagojevich spokeswoman Rebecca Rausch said there was no significant absenteeism among state workers. Hynes office will seek a legal opinion from the attorney general on the union's request. Hynes spokeswoman Carol Knowles stated the aim is to pay state employees on their scheduled pay dates.
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Mine Rescue Details Local Efforts At Crandall Mine
Local officials describe mine rescue training using portable life detector equipment that detects miners by noise. The Benton office notes the device is suitcase portable and can be carried by one person. Grants from the Mine Safety and Health Administration funded the gear, first used in urban search and rescue.
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Wall Street Rebounds After Fed Inflation Priority Stated
Wall Street trimmed losses and surged late after the Fed kept rates at 5.25 percent and signaled inflation control remains the priority. The Dow turned positive from a 121 point deficit as investors parsed the central bank’s statement and noted credit market turbulence but believed the economy could withstand mortgage sector troubles.
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Market Watch Aug 7 2007 Russell and Nasdaq figures
Market data for August 7 2007 shows Russell 2000 at 1476.71, NYSE diary with 1912 advanced 1417 declined 48 new lows 296 unchanged 83 and volume 421,087,579. Nasdaq diary reports 1320 declines 1745 advances 76 new lows 256 unchanged 107 and volume 2,677,877,572.
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Stockyards Springfield Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices
The report lists carcass prices by thickness from 0.5 to 0.9 inch BF with ranges, and notes today’s negotiated purchases of 18,563 Illinois Direct Hogs. Prices for hogs by weight category are shown, with lows steady to 1.00 lower and moderate demand. Boar prices are provided for under and over 300 pounds. Associated Press.
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Grain futures edge higher on CHICAGO Board
Soybeans and corn rose while wheat slipped modestly on Tuesday. Wheat for September delivery fell 1.50 cents to $6.6250 a bushel. December corn rose 9 cents to $3.5200. December oats gained 2.25 cents to $2.7225. November soybeans rose 12.75 cents to $8.6275 a bushel.
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