Former Rams player to back 594 homes in East St. Louis
A company led by James Harris plans 594 single family homes in East St. Louis, investing about $20 million. The city council approved the deal with Families of America Development Corp. The project targets the Winstanley Park area with homes priced from 70 000 to 120 000 dollars amid a landscape of deteriorating housing.
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Sandoval District Negotiations Break Off Amid Walkout
Sandoval AP Talks between negotiators in the 3 week old school strike ended Thursday night as police cleared about 100 teachers and parents from the building. The Sandoval Community School District 501 board had called the session with a federal mediator but offered no new proposals.
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McGee Receives Grant for NIU Academic Research
Glenn Max McGee, former Illinois schools superintendent, has been awarded a 125000 grant by the Illinois State Board of Education to study academic achievement at Northern Illinois University. The six month project begins after his contract ends December 31, with McGee earning just over 100000 for directing the study and NIU covering the remaining costs.
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Max” McGee
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Grain shipment heads to Cuba amid embargo dispute
A 24,000 metric ton corn shipment from ADM sails to Havana signaling hopes for expanded U S Cuba trade while critics warn the move undermines the embargo. Illinois Governor George Ryan and officials call the voyage a bridge to new markets as opponents question motives and Cuban ties. The consignment, sourced from multiple Midwestern states, precedes a planned follow on ship carrying chickens and other foods under ADM contracts valued around 14 million dollars.
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Quincy skydiving convention sues city over police actions
World Free Fall Convention President Don Kirlin files suit claiming the city owes the group more than 300000 for airport improvements tied to 1996 and 2001 lease deals and about 50000 for business lost in 2001 due to police. Quincy officials say the suit is frivolous and will countersue for 45265.20. The August event has drawn conflict with locals for 12 years and may move next year.
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Feds crack baby food drug smuggling ring in 1990s
Federal authorities charged 35 people in an international plot to hide cocaine and heroin in infant formula and transport via Chicago, New York, and London between 1996 and 1999. Indictments say mothers rented their babies for trips, with cans of formula containing liquid cocaine and heroin concealed in various ways.
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