Illinois budget crisis under Gov Ryan ends three-year boom
Springfield Bureau Chief Anthony Man outlines how Illinois faced a budget shortfall after rapid spending during the late 1990s boom. By spring 2001 a slowing economy and rising costs exposed gaps, with Medicaid funding and pensions looming, despite assertions that overspending wasn’t to blame.
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Federal takeover of airport security begins at O'Hare
The first day of federal oversight at U S airports arrived with little notice yet generally positive reactions at O'Hare. Travelers cited added training and oversight, noting more vigilant screeners and fewer rushed bag checks as the transition from private security continues toward a nationwide higher standard.
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Federal Oversight of Security
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Dulles
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Morristown
N.J
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Andersen clears managers in Enron shredding probe
AP report says internal probe tentatively finds top Andersen managers not responsible for shredding at Enron. Newsweek cites collusion between Enron employees and Houston office as likely cause. Andersen says no conclusions yet. Duncan invoked Fifth Amendment amid firings and House inquiry.
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Dogs catch lucky break working for customs
In Springfield two shelter dogs Chloe and Flash were chosen by U S Customs Service officer David Bynum to train as scent dogs for airports and borders. After evaluative shelter tests, Chloe and Flash earned training trips beginning at local shelters then to Paris Illinois and Fort Royal Virginia for further instruction.
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Sangamon County
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Linda Evoy
Paris
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Fort Royal
Emu farming gains traction in Homer Township Illinois
John Donahue of Homer Township, a former chicken and goat farmer, raises four emu chicks now grown to four feet and about 90 pounds. Emu meat is praised for high protein iron and lower fat, with birds expected to reach full size in 18 months.
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Joliet Township
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Trial explores study drug for Alzheimer's symptoms in seniors
A clinical trial tests a study medication aimed at improving Alzheimer's symptoms. Eligible participants are men and women aged 50 or older diagnosed with Alzheimer's or showing related symptoms.
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