Housing crunch hits nation's poorest workers hard
In 60 large U.S. cities only six let a janitor cover rent and essentials on median pay, and only half that many for a retail clerk. The shortage, blamed on rising land costs and lagging federal support, leaves 5 million low income apartments needed. Ohio, Indiana, Pittsburgh, and Missouri cities join the list of affordable spots.
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Indianapolis
After 9 11 how Illinoisans changed their lives and fears
Illinois residents describe lasting shifts from the 9 11 attacks including heightened security, renewed patriotism, and greater appreciation for police and firefighters. Yet fears of profiling remain and many expect people will gradually return to routines as time passes.
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Marion Christmas dinner reopens for needy children
Willes Fletcher and the Williamson County Shrine Club revive a 11 to 12 year old tradition at Shrine Club on Illinois 37 north of Marion. Shrine Club donated nearly 500 dollars for gifts about ten dollars per child. Fifty to sixty children expected to attend with Santa Claus and Shrine Club clowns. Willes will cook a traditional Christmas dinner for each child including turkey cranberry sauce mashed potatoes gravy and stuffing.
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Shrine Club
Illinois 37
Marion
Warren
Santa Claus
Willes
Chicago
SIU calendar pairs cancer stories with racing scenes
Calendar coordinator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale organized a photo calendar raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Fay Barraclough and Rita Moss race through Schnucks produce with Relay for Life batons. Margaret Winters and Geoff Nathan pose in karate uniforms inspired by Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Proceeds are $10, photos by Michelle Rostich, with layout by Rachel Wood and Amy Gehner. Film developing donated by B and L Photo. printing by The George Press. Contact pcurkin siu.edu or 457-4502.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Schnucks
Fay Barraclough
Rita Moss
Relay For Life
Barraclough
Moss
Margaret Winters
Geoff Nathan
Curkin
Winters
Nathan
Michelle Rostich
Rachel Wood
Amy Gehner
Tree Tops
Carbondale
George Press, Inc
Litchfield
American Cancer Society
Pcurkin
Siu
Afghan cabinet meets amid peace hopes and armed security
Afghan leaders from diverse backgrounds convene to form a cabinet marking liberal changes after Taliban rule. Security chiefs report to Karzai as ministers arrive with private guards while international peacekeepers prepare to bolster Kabul and provinces against warlords and weapon caches.
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Karzai
Defense
Arif
Herat
Ismail Khan
Kabul
Rahim
Germany
Britain
Mohammed Nawab
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