Old Ben Coal faces small fines for mining notice lapses
Old Ben Coal Co failed to give six months notice before undermining three Franklin landowners properties. A hearing officer upheld three notices of violation issued by the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals. The fines are kept low because violations were administrative rather than environmental. Owners affected include Jack and Stacie Phillips of Lesser, Michael and Becky McCollum of Benton, and Central Illinois Public Service Co.
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Old Ben Coal Co
Franklin
Sue Lane
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
Old Ben
Mines and Minerals
Ms. Lane
Jack and
Stacie Phillips
Lesser
Michael P. McCollum
Becky McCollum
Benton
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Robber shoots crime expert in Springfield driveway
AP report states Michael R. Murphy, 28, hired December 3 as a Police Department media liaison, was shot by a robber after handing over his wallet in a fast food restaurant driveway. Murphy coordinated media access at crime scenes. Nina Shepherd named first woman president of University of Illinois Board of Trustees. State officials limit access to illegal dumps in East St. Louis and another site to inspect for hazards. Watseka teachers strike ends after nine days with 1,100 students affected. classes to resume.
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Springfield
Michael R. Murphy
Murphy
Nina Shepherd
Chicago
University of Illinois Board of Trustees
East St. Louis
Watseka
Homeless youths and mental patients join Chicago drive
CHICAGO AP reports Pat Berg chairing a coalition youth committee at a Near South Side shelter describes about 10 000 homeless youths facing abuse and exploitation. Mancini, 20, says he ran away at 7 and has slept on streets since. Mayor Washington supports joint city state action to aid homeless children and considers converting Navy Pier Auditorium and other facilities into shelters amid near zero temperatures. The coalition cites 4 000 homeless under 18 with 17 to 21 year olds in a legal limbo. Berg criticizes agencies for only wishing and not acting, urging programs and shelters for children.
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Chicago
Wines Yany
Rcal
Pat Berg
Coalition
Berg
Washington
Navy Pier Auditorium
Ilinois National Guard
Chicago Park District
Licago
Grieving mothers comfort each other after Beloit shooting
In Rockford, two mothers faced tragedy side by side at Swedish American Hospital. Candy Eucker, whose daughter April Rankins lies comatose, and Charlotte Hatch, mother of David Hatch, the accused, shared grief as the case proceeds. Hatch faces charges including attempted murder and kidnapping. Officer Peter Larsen remains in critical condition.
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Rockford
Candy Eucker
Beloit
Wis
Mrs. Bucker
Mrs. Hatch
April
David Hatch
Miss Rankins
Peter A. Larsen
Larsen
Hatch
State workers to get PPO health plan model for cost cuts
Springfield reports Illinois plans a limited preferred provider organization program for 150000 employees and 80000 dependents with optional hospital service routing. Incentives include up to 100 dollar deductible reduction and 85 percent coverage of the first 1000. savings 10 to 15 percent per admission possible. rollout hinges on bargaining with AFSCME. Governor Thompson backs the effort as a potential model for other employers and a broad informational push is planned.
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Jim Ludwick
Springfield
McClure
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