Durbin condemns GOP transportation bill over Illinois impact
U S Senator Dick Durbin blasted a House transportation funding bill, saying it would cut Illinois highway aid by about 900 million and reduce mass transit funding. He warned the measure could jeopardize Amtrak funding and long term planning, while some Republicans oppose parts of the proposal. Representative Tim Johnson noted efforts to restore two programs including bike trails and pedestrian safety funding.
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Quinn backs bans on large capacity guns and stronger background checks
Quinn proposed banning certain large capacity semiautomatic weapons and expanding background checks for gun buyers at flea markets and gun shows. Emanuel’s registration plan drew opposition from downstate lawmakers who called it crazy or extreme.
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Jackson County to recapture FICA Medicare gaps from employees
Jackson County officers and employees will repay unpaid FICA and Medicare contributions after an accounting error in Harris Computer Systems payroll software hid deductions for a year. County board members face the same repayment, with higher salaries likely owing more, and payroll deductions to begin as reimbursements occur.
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Navy names ship for Giffords in Washington ceremony
Gabrielle Giffords, recently retired after the Tucson shooting, witnessed the Navy unveil the USS Gabrielle Giffords littoral combat ship at the Pentagon. Christina Taylor Green’s mother Roxanna will sponsor the vessel as Mabus praised the former congresswoman, who helped push a new anti smuggling bill signed by Obama.
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Beyond Measure dancers inspire Casey students at Cedarhurst
Alicia Sunshine Gbaho and partners led a three style dance workshop for Casey Middle School students during Cedarhurst Center for the Arts School Performing Arts Series. Students tested moves on stage, learning traditional and freestyle steps tied to Black History Month.
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Downtown Anna Beautifies with Chili Cook-Off and New Events
Andrea Dahmer, owner of the Davie School Inn, mobilized Anna’s downtown businesses to plan event days. A Chili Cook-Off with live music raised funds for the Anna Arts Center and led to Christmas in Downtown. She aims to form a nonprofit-led coalition to expand events, possibly adding a wine festival, while highlighting local venues including a recording studio and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail.
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Close review of New York stocks on Friday
New York Stock Exchange activity shows widespread declines with Amex and Dow components led by Boeing and Exxon. Key movers include Altria Cisco, Caterpillar, and Bank of America while blue chips like ExxonMobil, Pfizer, and Merck posted mixed results amid fluctuating volumes and notable price shifts.
Hog prices steady at Peoria Stockyards with moderate activity
Hogs at Peoria Stockyards report steady barrows and gilts in light trading. 1-2 230-260 lb animals bring 59.00 to 59.50, 2-3 270-280 lb hogs 57.50 to 59.00. Sows across weights mostly 52.00 to 54.00. Boars over 300 lb 21.00, under 300 lb 27.00. Associated Press report.
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Grain futures mixed on Chicago Board of Trade
Grain futures traded mixed on Friday at the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery fell to 6.30 a bushel, March corn dropped to 6.3175, oats held at 3.18, and March soybeans rose to 12.29 a bushel.
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