Weather watchers keep daily data despite no pay
Phil Rider and hundreds of Illinois volunteers measure temperature and precipitation for the National Weather Service. Across Illinois 11,000 citizen observers sustain the climate base, many with decades of service and pride, despite zero pay and no regular time off.
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Orchard Sale to Developer Triggers Neighbor Push
Neighbors urge Wauconda Orchard owners to sell to the Lake County Forest Preserve District or stop plans with a housing developer. Breeden says selling to developers is not wrong and cites market pressures. locals fear domino effects and loss of access as 130 acres face 200 high end homes.
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Tips in Amy Blumberg death fade after two years
PALLON AP The 24 hour tip line for Amy Blumberg's killing has gone silent and investigators and her parents hope for a lucky break two years after the New Year’s Eve murder of the Eastern Illinois University junior. Two detectives remain on the case, focusing on pattern comparisons with other crimes while the hot line downs, and friends hold an annual barbecue and golf tournament to keep her memory alive. Blumberg was shot in a Charleston dance supply store restroom. rape tests were inconclusive and police deemed the killer a stranger. More than 250 people were interviewed in the initial probe.
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Madison County boy dies in what sheriff office calls accident
Investigators say the 8-year-old Nicholas J. Hellinger of Staunton was shot in the chest by a rifle near Worden. The incident, occurring after 1 p.m. Saturday, involved two older cousins ages 14 and 15. Officials say it appears accidental and no foul play is suspected, with no arrests yet and the inquiry continuing.
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