Marine from Alton dies in Iraq in explosion
U S Marine Cpl Christopher Belchik 30 of Alton Illinois died Sunday in Anbar Province Iraq His family says he turned his life around before enlisting at 27 Belchik served with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division I MEF based at Camp Lejeune He grew up in Godfrey and lived with his wife Mary in Alton His father recalled a mischievous youth who sometimes snuck out after curfew
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Kerry leads Bush in Illinois poll by 14 points
A Chicago Tribune WGN-TV poll of 700 registered voters shows John Kerry with 52 percent to George Bush's 38 percent in Illinois, with a four point margin of error. Undecided voters total 5 percent and 4 percent favor other candidates as Election Day nears.
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Judge blocks Nader ballot access bid in Illinois ruling
A federal judge denied Ralph Nader’s request to block the Illinois State Board of Elections from keeping him off the November ballot. Judge Matthew Kennelly found the address verification method legitimate and that Nader had time to collect sufficient signatures, though the campaign plans appeals and further state suits.
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School consolidation funds cut hurt Sangamon Valley district
The FY2005 education budget provides only 1.6 million for consolidations, roughly half the ISBE recommendation, threatening Sangamon Valley's Illiopolis and Niantic Harristown merger. Superintendent Wayne Honeycutt notes budgeting costs like uniforms and textbooks strained, while lawmakers push for guidance on funding split and possible supplemental appropriation.
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Harlem teachers strike continues as talks stall
Harlem school district teachers plan a second day of striking delaying the start of classes for about 8000 students in Lowes Park Machesney Park and southern Roscoe. Negotiations broke off after the board and union failed to agree on salary schedules though other items were settled.
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Lipinski opponent denies he was planted on ballot
Chicago Republicans accuse Ryan Chlada of being placed to clear Lipinski's retirement. Chlada, a Cicero events director and Berwyn bar owner, says he is running a serious campaign but has not yet appeared publicly or filed a fundraising committee. Daniel Lipinski seeks to succeed his father after 11 terms.
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