Foul play not suspected in Pope County fire
Pope County officials report three people died in an early morning mobile home fire in unincorporated Hamletsburg. Sheriff Suits says foul play is not suspected though cause remains undetermined after autopsies. Names awaiting release until investigations finish.
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Santorum Romney in near dead heat in Iowa caucuses
In Des Moines Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney led a muddled Iowa caucus race with 97 percent of precincts reporting a near tie. Texas Gov. Rick Perry faded to fifth while Ron Paul placed third as Romney eyes New Hampshire and South Carolina as next tests.
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Voters cite electability as key in Iowa caucuses
Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney led with 25 percent each while Ron Paul reached 21 percent Tuesday night as results from Iowa caucuses counted. Analysts note all three emerge as winners and prepare to push toward New Hampshire, with Yepsen commenting on electability.
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Recovery gains pace in Illinois job market says state official
Illinois sees signs of a slow recovery as job growth returns in January 2010 after 23 months of decline. Unemployment peaked at 11.2 percent that month, with 106,000 jobs added since January. Four sectors lead growth: professional and business services, educational and health services, trade transportation and utilities, and manufacturing.
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Southern Illinois leaders doubt Sears Kmart store fate
Local officials in Marion Mount Vernon and West Frankfort express cautious optimism after Sears Holdings lists 79 stores for closure none in Illinois. Marion and Mount Vernon anchor malls report solid holiday crowds while officials say municipal pressure can only go so far to save stores.
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