Nominees named for best film production 2001 Moulin Rouge among picks
The 13th Producers Guild awards announce nominees including Moulin Rouge with Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor for 2001 films. The ceremony is set for March 3. Also notes panda Mei Xiang and Tian Tian at the National Zoo marking one year of public display with over 2.5 million visitors.
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Ewan McGregor
Mei Xiang
National Zoo
Tian Tian
Washington
Tracking Treasures: Elaine Rushing Restores Historic Records
Elaine Rushing, 86, catalogues lost marriage and birth dates in Union County's historic records vault. A lifelong Democrat from near Anna and Dongola, she volunteers for County Clerk Bobby Toler, turning a second career into a full-time job after retiring in 1981.
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Elaine Rushing
Union County
Anna
Elaine
Dongola
Bobby Toler
Toler
Illinois House rejects governor budget cutting plan
In Springfield the Illinois House defeated a budget cutting measure from Gov. George H. Ryan and leaders by 57 yes to 58 no as 60 needed. Senate passed 42-14. AFSCME supported preserving state budget control and opposed outsourcing prison food services, influencing many lawmakers in this election year.
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American Federation of State
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Lee A. Daniels
Elmhurst
Local Reps oppose Ryan on expanded budget powers
Southern Illinois legislators mostly voted to defeat a bill that would extend Governor George H. Ryan's budget-cutting authority. Critics argued privatization of prison dietary and commissary services influenced votes, with lawmakers citing impact on prison staff and families.
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Springfield
Southern Illinois Legislative
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Aspirin use proves even more effective
London reports major new research shows high risk individuals should take aspirin, potentially at half current doses. The study finds aspirin lowers risk of heart attack, stroke, or death by 25 percent even for those without prior heart events, expanding use to diabetics, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and diseased leg arteries. Coordinated by scientists.
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London
Debt burden weighs on Southern Illinois student
John S. Sharp reports Kay Bushno, 39, of Carterville, struggling seven years with 12 000 in student loans after defaulting. A forestry graduate and single mother, she works seasonally for Shawnee National Forest and cannot find full time work in Southern Illinois. She cites high costs for basic needs and criticizes federal repayment options as impractical.
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Kay Bushno
Carterville
Shawnee National Forest
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Bushno
SIU
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