Utilities unite to aid National Guard families in Illinois
Major Illinois utilities including ComEd Ameritech Peoples Gas and Nicor formed a coalition to help National Guard members and their families with bills through deferred payments waived fees and cash grants where needed. Don Field of Peoples Energy said the goal is to remove financial worry while service members serve the country.
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Chicago Archdiocese to Close 14 Schools
The Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago plans to close 14 elementary schools in the city and suburbs due to low enrollment and finances, with two consolidations and three new schools. About 2,390 students will be displaced as the archdiocese redirects funds to operate 248 remaining schools and strengthen others.
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Chicago unveils new security changes after 9 11
Chicago launches emergency response upgrades including a rescue helicopter and decontamination trailer for the Fire Department and a new Emergency Alert System. Mayor Daley says preparations have intensified with 2,500 potential terrorism targets listed and improved interagency communication. The alert system can radio the mayor within moments and auto-broadcast if needed. Budget impacts remain unspecified though Daley added 76 million to 2002 funds for these upgrades.
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Arsenic Rules Will Change Water in Alhambra Illinois
Alhambra residents face higher costs to comply with a 2006 EPA standard reducing arsenic in drinking water from 50 to 10 parts per billion. The town may filter deeper or buy water, risking higher rates. current wells show 50 to 60 ppb, but officials say treated water is unlikely to cause illness.
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Clearance suits and sportcoats savings event
Clearance sale offers 45 percent to 65 percent off on suits and sport coats with an additional 33 percent reduction on items priced 66.99 to 244.55. Brands include Jones New York and Evan-Picone among others.
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