Lawsuit Pushes Illinois Supreme Court To Control Redistricting
A new suit seeks to have Illinois Supreme Court override stalemate on legislative district maps and potentially draw districts if deadlock persists. It argues random selection to pick a tie-breaker is unconstitutional and contrasts with a federal suit seeking to remove remapping from state court.
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Centenarian inducted into Hall of Fame
Ruth Easton, an 103-year-old Mattoon resident and Red Cross volunteer since 1917, was inducted into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame at the Illinois State Fair. She has supported disaster relief and Bloodmobile drives while never donating blood due to weight, and remains active, independent, and devoted to family after a lifetime of service.
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Down to Earth Balloonist lands in Brazil
Balloonist Steve Fossett aborted his latest attempt to circle the globe and landed on a southern Brazilian cattle ranch about 150 miles from the ocean after risky weather over the South Atlantic. The 57-year-old Chicago businessman said he believed he had a chance to finish as he kept his balloon steady in the face of looming storms.
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Fossett Ends Solitary Flight After Record Balloon Journey
American tycoon Steve Fossett received shelter after a forced landing near Bage Brazil during his Solo Spirit balloon attempt. He later set a 12 day 13 hour record, third longest distance at 12 258 miles, in his fifth bid to solo round the world.
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Water recall hits Illinois Indiana and Michigan sales
Bateman Dairy recalls 19 700 gallons of Crystal Clear Drinking Water sold in Michigan Illinois and Indiana after a sanitizer made of peroxiacetic acid and hydrogen peroxide may contaminate it The company urges consumers to dilute with tap water if consumed and not to induce vomiting Returns for refunds via the store or 800 968 6600 for questions
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Harness race caller pursues fame through stories of horses
Springfield feature follows Kurt Becker, a 32 year old Altamont native who calls State Fair harness races and interviews winners. He arrives hours early to capture trainer and owner stories, uses taped human and equine interest between races, and also calls Keeneland races and NASCAR. Becker thrives on the narratives of triumph and disappointment behind each horse.
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