Fresno landfill made historic landmark amid safety concerns
Fresno Municipal Sanitary Landfill, once touted as state of the art for trench disposal, is named a historic landmark but faces withdrawal after media inquiries. Norton noted its trench method, while City Councilman Calhoun questioned the honor and EPA spokesman Leo Kay warned the site still threatens health.
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Beit Jalla sees Israeli tanks seize buildings
An AP image shows two Palestinian children watching an Israeli tank that halted on a Beit Jalla road on Tuesday. Israeli forces entered Beit Jalla early Tuesday and seized buildings they said were used by snipers in the area.
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Weather forecast brief from Southern Illinois newspaper
Partly cloudy today with a high in the upper 80s. Tonight increases in clouds with a mid 60s low. Thursday looks mostly cloudy with a mid 80s high. Subscription line and online service provided.
Eight contenders emerge as Illinois Democrats in governor race
The Illinois Democratic field for governor grows with eight candidates after William Daley and Glenn Poshard decline. Party leaders had urged Daley to run, but family concerns and campaign burden deterred him. Gov. Ryan will not seek a second term amid a bribery investigation affecting drivers licenses.
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Poshard Feels Disappointed by Daley Governor Bid Decision
Marion Illinois figure Glenn Poshard said he was disappointed Daley would not seek the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor in 2002. Poshard offered to be Daley's running mate and called the pairing a strong ticket. He noted commitments from county chairmen and suggested Daley would have been strong in Southern Illinois.
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Du Quoin fair magician dazzles with tricks
Magic Mike Winters performs at the Du Quoin State Fair promising a multiplying ball illusion, balloon safari animals, and card tricks. He recalls starting magic after a friend’s card trick and notes this is his 11th fair appearance, a pursuit begun 23 years ago.
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Region rocked by couple's death on I-24 bridge tragedy
Warren and Lynn Koch of Metropolis died Monday when their car was hit by a tractor-trailer on the Kentucky Ohio River bridge. Warren, a 15-year Shawnee College athletic staffer, coached women’s softball and other sports. Lynn, an economic development representative for DCCA, was a longtime community asset. The couple’s deaths devastated Shawnee’s Pulaski County campus and colleagues including Athletic Director Morton Wright.
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Lynn” Koch
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Illinois Farm Earnings Fall Sharply In 2001 Study
An University of Illinois Extension study shows Illinois farms will earn about $23,899 on average this year, less than half of 2000. Weak corn yields, low prices, and reduced government aid cut incomes. last year typical earnings were $51,130. Farmer Brian Andrews near Rossville notes farmers expect further declines.
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Study Warns Illinois Farmers to Expect Lower Income
The study states hard hit conditions in Illinois with low corn yields reducing farming incomes by about half this year. Dixie Mar, an Illinois farmer near Springfield, is seen cutting weeds in his soybean field as growers brace for financial impact.
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Dixie Mar
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DCFS chief outlines changes after child deaths in Southern Illinois
Karen Lill and Michelle Mayo discussed reforms to Illinois DCFS in Carbondale prompted by the deaths of three Southern Illinois children from abuse between 1999 and 2000. Plans include court action to monitor at-risk families, a 90 day risk watch, school records safety notes, and reduced paperwork to boost on site work.
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Inside Koutsos Right at Home SIUC Running Back
SIUC running back Koutsos shows plenty of room to roam as he carves out space on the field. Coaches praise his vision and burst, while teammates note his disciplined approach and steady production in recent games. The team advances in conference play with his impact clearly felt.
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