Bayer pulls cholesterol drug Baycol from market
The FDA and Bayer halted sales of Baycol cerivastatin after reports linked the statin to rhabdomyolysis and 31 U.S. deaths plus at least nine abroad. FDA officials caution parallel warning trends for other statins Mevacor Pravachol Zocor Lescol Lipitor while urging patients with muscle pain to seek medical advice.
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Bayer Pharmaceutical
U.S
Food and Drug Administration
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Jenkins
Sidney Wolfe
Public Citizen
Bayer
Bayerl
Japan
Wolfe
Chemical accident closes expressway on Chicago's Dan Ryan
A truck carrying azodicarbonamide overturned on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago, closing I-90 94 during rush hour. Three CHA high rises were evacuated briefly. no major injuries. The driver had minor injuries and was hospitalized. Lanes reopened by noon as firefighters used spark-free tools to clean up the flammable spill.
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Chicago Housing Authority
Dennis Gault
Chicago Fire Department
Illinois Department of Transportation
Roy Olson
Flammable substance sparks careful handling in spill incident
ROY OLSON says the chemical is highly flammable and prone to re ignition. Unlike typical spills, responders must handle it with extra care. Investigators continue probing the crash as the 33 year old Franklin Park truck driver remains uncited.
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Roy Olson
IDOT
Olson
Michelle Tufenkjian
Illinois State Police
Franklin Park
Toyota and Rainbow/PUSH reach deal to avert boycott
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and Toyota Motor Sales USA say an agreement forestalls a boycott over ads deemed racist. Details will be released at a Chicago news conference with Rainbow/PUSH leaders and Toyota executives attending. Rainbow/PUSH confirmed the deal. Toyota will unveil diversity plans the following day.
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Los Angeles
Jesse Jackson
Toyota Motor Sales USA
Jackson
Chicago
Rainbow/PUSH
Kelana Peyton
Toyota
Marion family wins case in child protection ruling
The case centers on Joe Heidlebaugh then 27 and his adoption parents John and Darlene. A Williamson County judge found no proven abuse or neglect after hearings and ordered Joe released to his parents. Guardian appointed for Joe and fee questions loom. Separate federal suit seeks damages against social service agencies.
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Williamson County
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Murphy
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Pathway House II
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Kaufmann
Heidlebaugh
Equip For Equality
Karen J. Ward
Tim Belz
St. Louis
James Bartlett
Franklin-Williamson Human Services
Legislators weigh Ryan’s motives in governor exit
Springfield lawmakers praised George H. Ryan for Southern Illinois gains but said his reputation suffers from tax increases and a Secretary of State bribery scandal. They expect Ryan to skip a second term while GOP rivals like Jim Ryan loom, and note Illinois FIRST funds boosted roads, schools, and bridges despite tax hikes.
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George H. Ryan
Illinois
Gary F. Forby
D-Benton
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Ryan
Mike Best
R-Murphysboro
Bost
George
Jim Ryan
Ilinois
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Ccarterville
Glenn Poshard
Forby
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Luechtefeld
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