Illinois National Guard deploys 700 troops to Europe for six months
About 700 Illinois Army National Guard members left for a six month deployment in Europe as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 66th Infantry Brigade will protect U.S. installations, with 600 more troops to follow. Gov. George Ryan praised the sacrifice and Maj. Gen. David Harris warned of ongoing threats.
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Interim Illinois schools chief cuts top管理 to streamline agency
Interim state Schools Superintendent Ernest Wish announced a reorganization reducing top managers at the Illinois State Board of Education from 21 to 13, with total job cuts at 15. The move aims to make the agency more responsive to the state's 900 districts and enhance direct school support, led by Christopher Koch in the teaching and learning division.
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Shimkus touts clean coal tax credits' potential in Illinois economy
U S Representative John Shimkus says energy bill tax credits for new clean coal technology could boost Southern Illinois jobs. He cites bio diesel ethanol research from soybeans and corn and expects grid and research provisions, noting Illinois location for energy production and export. He defends voting record on taxes and other issues while facing Democrat David Phelps in November.
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Politicians wed as Will County board ties collide
Republican Mary Ann Gearhart and Democrat Lee Deutsche, longtime rivals on the Will County Board, married after dating for three years. They vow to keep politics separate at home though they share opposition to an airport at Peotone and condemnation suits.
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Brimfield to open fresh water plant amid taste nostalgia
Brimfield residents await a new reverse osmosis treatment plant that will bring fresher water, though some fear losing the old salty taste. About 800 residents have long endured sludgy water. officials note high sodium and chloride corrode pipes and appliances, with a $750,000 investment to build the well and plant set to open in two weeks.
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Democrats ready to debate amid Illinois governor race
Illinois Republicans edge into debate talks as Attorney General Jim Ryan faces accusations of stonewalling from Lt. Governor Corinne Wood and Senator Patrick O'Malley. Wood challenged Ryan to a series of debates. O'Malley had issued a similar call. Three of four Democrats plan to debate at City Club of Chicago. Blagojevich defends skipping the event.
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