Dan Fogelberg dies at 56 after cancer battle
Dan Fogelberg, famed for Leader of the Band and Same Old Lang Syne, died Sunday at his Maine home after a battle with prostate cancer. The Peoria native was 56 and his death was announced by publicist Anna Laynes and on his official site. His wife Jean stood by him as he passed at 6 a.m. The statement praised his strength, dignity, and grace during his illness.
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Ceiling collapse injures five at Aurora skating center
Five people including four children were injured when ceiling debris fell at the Aurora Skate Center in Aurora Township. About 200 people were evacuated as tiles dropped over a video game area. all injuries were minor and treated at Copley Hospital. Fire investigators probe. center closed.
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Blagojevich faces potential tax bill over state flights
An Associated Press review of nearly 1,000 Blagojevich state plane trips shows numerous personal jaunts by the governor, his family and guests. If the IRS treats these flights as taxable fringe benefits, Blagojevich could owe tens of thousands in taxes, with an estimated $60,000 bill and at least $225,000 in extra income identified.
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Blagojevich flights probe could trigger taxes and penalties
An Associated Press analysis estimates Gov Rod Blagojevich his family and guests took hundreds of state aircraft flights totaling about 225000. Tax experts say some trips may be taxable income and could yield a tax bill near 60000 with possible penalties above 40000. The governor argues Chicago is his principal business location and that flights are legitimate business trips.
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Blagojevich family flights raise questions of income
An Associated Press review found Patricia Blagojevich and her two children flew on state aircraft nearly 300 times since 2003. Most trips were labeled business, but some may be personal taxable income. The IRS limits spousal travel, and many flights by Amy and Annie Blagojevich were counted as business.
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Primal Scream tradition taps stressed college students
Northwestern and several campuses report pranks to vent exam stress. Students gather outside in cold, scream for a minute at nine, then return to studying. At Tufts nude runs and Santa Clara trampoline dodgeball show similar breakfromstudying rituals.
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West Frankfort holiday home tour spreads festive cheer
The annual tour showcases ornate decorations across West Frankfort homes with two 10 foot trees in a sunroom and living room. Residents Ronnell Karoski Cindy and Mike Cash describe their traditions while visitors tour from one side of town to another and return to the museum for refreshments. Proceeds benefit the historical museum and the aquatic center.
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Shootout charity drives funds for woman facing rare skin disease
McVinna battles Purpura inans a rare skin deteriorating blood infection treated at Mayo Clinic. She underwent biopsy, coma, and extensive grafting, with possible amputation ahead. Local dealers, doctors, insurers, and media organize three basketball games to raise medical funds. A donation page is set up at CaringBridge for Brendamevinua.
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