Ryan says treatment went well for cancer
Springfield AP reports Attorney General Jim Ryan says he feels fine after completing his third cancer treatment for non Hodgkins B cell lymphoma rediscovered in November. Doctors removed a node behind his right ear and he underwent Rituxan with a 15 day ear area radiation cycle.
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State board hires consultants amid cuts in education
The Illinois State Board of Education plans a $78,700 eight month contract with Blondean Davis at nearly 10 000 monthly as it trims staff and a 25 million budget cut. Critics say the move favors consultants over staff while interim leaders cut management positions and seek budget relief.
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First permanent genetics exhibit opens at Museum of Science and Industry
In Chicago the Museum of Science and Industry unveils Genetics: Decoding Life, its first permanent genetics gallery. The 7000 square foot exhibit features live altered green eyed frogs, cloned mice, mutant flies, DNA and birth defect education, the Iris Garden, a virtual human embryo display, chick hatching, and a hands on cell dive to explore genetic mysteries.
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Illinois water risks for pregnant women raise questions
A public interest group warned that Illinois water is heavily chlorinated and could raise miscarriage or birth defect risks. The Illinois EPA disputed the claim, noting trihalomethanes exist but denying links to miscarriages or defects. The group stressed safe drinking water requires healthy waterways and ongoing disinfection.
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Man arrested at Chicago Midway charged with aircraft incendiary attempt
Steven Paul Johnson, 20, was arrested at Midway Airport with knives, a box cutter, flares and ammunition and charged in federal court with attempting to place an incendiary device on an aircraft. He appeared briefly, was held in custody, and a Friday hearing was set.
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