Clinton nuclear plant cited for training program neglect
Federal regulators cited the Clinton nuclear power plant for failing to revise its training program after 25 percent of control room workers failed a safety drill in consecutive years. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the violation last week to Exelon Nuclear, operator of the plant.
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Former NIU student jailed for balcony cinder block death
Louis Carfagnini, 20, of Elmwood Park, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to throwing a cinder block from a third story balcony during a quarrel, killing fellow NIU student Brian White on Sept 15, 2000 in Sycamore.
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Missouri woman accused of using bat in attempted murder
A grand jury in Edwardsville charged 32 year old RaYace Martin with first degree attempted murder for allegedly beating Bridget Brown with a baseball bat during a possible domestic dispute earlier this month. The Rockford School District faces a potential deficit up to 14.2 million by year end, disclosed at Tuesday’s board meeting.
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McGee resigns as Illinois schools chief after turbulence
Springfield AP Glenn Max McGee will step down as state schools superintendent when his December contract ends following board pressure over slow student progress. Board chair Ronald Gidwitz praised some gains but faulted ongoing gaps between rich and poor and whites and minorities as the agency faces leadership change amid ongoing political friction.
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Birds vent fury in illinois shelter as abuse case unfolds
Nine exotic birds confiscated from East Alton man are housed at the Metro East Humane Society where they swear and speak softly. The birds, once starved and caged, now show stress amid legal limbo as a new Illinois law requires bonds for abused animals within five days of seizure. Timothy Meyer faces five counts of animal neglect and abuse in Madison County.
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