MultiAero plans service from MidAmerica to Chicago Midway
AP reports MultiAero Inc based in Festus Missouri will start charter flights from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to Chicago Midway, offering cargo and passenger routes across the U S Mexico Canada and the Caribbean. The carrier has operated from Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield.
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Senate adopts new anti-terrorism bill amid veto fallout
The Illinois Senate passed a new anti-terrorism measure 49 to 2, restoring most changes from Gov. George Ryan’s amendatory veto but excluding capital punishment. Democrats criticized GOP posturing while Ryan’s supporters cited threat response and law-and-order concerns tied to terrorism and the Osama Bin Laden case.
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Teens Honesty Rewarded for Returning Lost Cash in Tampa
Two 13 year old boys found a paper bag with four thousand dollars and turned it in at school in Tampa. They received baseball tickets honorary titles and gifts including uniforms helmets and invitations to throw out the first pitch at a Devil Rays game. Governor Jeb Bush commended their act calling it admirable.
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House blocks Ryan privatization plan in Illinois
The Illinois House voted overwhelmingly to stop Gov George H Ryan’s plan to privatize prison food services. Proponents argued private contractors could save money while opponents warned workers provide security roles. Lawmakers noted budget pressures could force deeper prison cuts if privatization is not pursued.
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Chicago police seize cocaine in $88 million haul on Southwest Side
Chicago police arrested a major drug network after a tip led to a Wednesday search of three Southwest Side homes. Officers seized more than 1,500 pounds of cocaine valued at about $88 million. Superintendent Terry Hilliard called the find “just a dent” and suggested more arrests could follow.
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