Quinn urges cigarette tax hike amid rural health care talks
Lieutenant governor calls for higher tobacco taxes during a session with Illinois lawmakers, while Rural Health Task Force discusses a $2.9 billion Medicaid debt facing providers and 90 to 120 day payment delays. Grants of $2,000 each were announced for Anna, Lawrenceville, and Robinson hospitals to expand telemedicine programs.
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Benton High singer heads to Busch Stadium anthem spotlight
Benton singer and former Marine Head moved from the Benton Invitational gym to singing the national anthem at Busch Stadium. He described the moment as a dream come true, singing a cappella from the heart and meeting Lou Brock afterward.
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Pigs Perform at Du Quoin Fair as Pork Chop Revue Delights
Pigs entertain state fairs and events with the Pork Chop Revue led by Kimes and his sons Logan and Morgan. Crowds in Du Quoin praise the show as fun with humorous acts, continuing through the fair’s end. Beckum Onecliq contacts appear in the source.
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Illinois Ginseng Harvest Drops Amid Weather and Regulations
The 2005 Illinois ginseng harvest yielded about 1,200 pounds as hot, dry weather and new rules trimmed yields. Regulators limited harvest to roots over 10 years old, a rule now eased but not in place for this season. Dealers and growers warn 2006 may stay small, though prices range from 12 to 300 dollars per pound.
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Jefferson County
Dix
Leon Johnson
Wayne County
Keenes
Johnson
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Brian Clark
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Permits and License Division
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Clark
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Asia
Fayette
Outback
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