Holiday mail deadlines and White House tour note
Postal deadlines outline Dec 11 for military mail and Dec 4 for Parcel Airlift. UPS and FedEx cutoff dates run to Dec 22 for overnight and next day service. Article notes White House holiday decorations tour by Laura Bush with security closures and a video tour planned for the Visitors Center.
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Weather outlook and brief storm chance
Today's weather is mostly cloudy with a mid 60s high. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a low in the 50s. Wednesday brings a 20 percent thunderstorm chance and a mid 60s high. Subscribe options are listed by phone and online.
Sharon Declares War on Terror as Israel Strikes Gaza
Israeli airstrikes destroyed two helicopters tied to Yasser Arafat in Gaza while Hamas and West Bank facilities were also hit. Ten Palestinians were wounded near Arafat’s seaside HQ as black smoke rose over Gaza City. Israeli armor moved toward Gaza Airport damaging the runway and cutting an access road.
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Arie] Sharon
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U S targets suspected mountain hideout near Kandahar
Reports from Kandahar describe tribal fighters clashing with the Taliban at the airport as U S warplanes bombed the city and suspected hideouts along the Pakistan border. B 52s hit sites thought to shelter Osama bin Laden in the Jalalabad area while officials claimed some strikes harmed civilians. Authorities noted friction over FBI requests and questioned the strike direction amid ongoing campaign in Afghanistan.
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Israel tightens blockade near West Bank airport and towns
Raanan Gissin said Israel prevents any takeoffs from the airport as tanks and troops advance toward West Bank towns. Following bombings forces encircle communities and ban Palestinians from West Bank roads, Palestinian sources reported.
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Study Finds Minimum Wage Fails Families in Illinois
A Women Employed study shows a single parent with two children in Southern Illinois must earn well above the $5.15 federal minimum to cover housing food childcare and basics. In Jackson County the needed hourly rate is 12.74 and in Williamson County 12.52, far above current wages. The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Illinois measures income needs by family size and region, not the federal poverty line.
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Chicago
Illinois
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Williamson County
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Poverty living costs by county in Illinois study
A Women Employed study details county by county living costs with sample models. Jackson County shows single adult needs $6.01 an hour, two adults with preschooler and schoolchild $7.91 per hour per adult, while Williamson County lists $5.79 hourly for a single adult or $12.52 with an infant. Other counties like Alexander Franklin Gallatin Hardin Massac Perry Pulaski Saline Union show similar baseline rates of about $5.79 hourly for a single adult and higher expenses for larger households. Jeff Smyth
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Judge Oliver Spurlock Removed for Sexual Misconduct
CHICAGO AP A Cook County Circuit Court Associate Judge Oliver M. Spurlock was ordered removed from the bench within 30 days after the Illinois Courts Commission found his conduct Offensive and an embarrassment to the robe He kissed two female prosecutors and used his chambers for sex while making suggestive remarks The panel noted his behavior showed a lack of dignity and character to serve as a judge despite some character witnesses praising him
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Cook County Circuit Court
Oliver M. Spurlock
Illinois Courts Commission
Inside Indiana visit means big bucks for SIUC
A high profile visit to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by Indiana drew major attention and substantial financial benefits, boosting athletics revenue and local visibility. Officials touted strong ticket sales, sponsorship interest, and media exposure from the marquee matchup.
Activated charcoal may aid home poisonings study says
A study finds activated charcoal can be used easily at home for children to bind poisons and possibly reduce hospital trips. It is stocked by some pharmacies and can be mixed with water or juice, though ipecac syrup is still recommended by some guidelines.
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Chicago
American Academy of Pediatrics
Music Heals Health and Stresses Reduction
A short note highlights music's power to ease stress and anxiety, suggesting mental and physical health benefits. The item finishes with a reminder about upcoming themed content and a playful nod to treats.
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