Kentuckys Lincoln boyhood dig aims to unearth cabin site
ENCE CREEK Ky Archaeologists from the National Park Service search the Knob Creek site for artifacts linked to Abraham Lincoln seven years old during his Kentucky childhood. They hope to locate the cabin footprint and related evidence while plans to refurbish a replica cabin unfold. The dig preludes a two year bicentennial push with a Feb 12 ceremony planned near Hodgenville and officials stress renewed awareness of Lincolns heritage.
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Central Illinois soldier among three killed in Iraq
Fort Campbell based unit of the 101st Airborne reports Private First Class Danny Kimme from Fisher Illinois died in Balad Iraq from grenade and small arms fire. Also killed were Private First Class David Sharrett of Oakton Virginia and Specialist John Sigsbee of Waterville New York. All served in the 1st Squadron 32nd Cavalry Regiment 1st Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne.
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Weather disrupts Chicago area airports
State officials report wintry precipitation and extreme cold are worsening road conditions and causing widespread delays and cancellations. The City of Chicago Department of Aviation says O'Hare canceled 200 flights on Tuesday while both O'Hare and Midway faced about 30 minute delays due to snow and low cloud cover.
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Prison inmate sentenced to 15 more years
Michael Disch a 38 year old inmate from Wheaton received an additional fifteen year sentence for sending threatening letters to federal judges and lying about the incidents The case involved a letter to a federal judge in Atlanta that threatened to kill the judge and included a white powdery substance which tested negative for dangerous chemicals according to U S Attorney David Nahmias.
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Wynn sues Herrin officers and three defendants in civil case
Wy n contends officers Ronchetto Rinella and Murray conspired to locate his home using Herrin Police Department facilities and a police vehicle. Rinella and Murray allegedly offered a man a free pass for help locating Wynn, while the three indicted men face multiple criminal charges. Wynn seeks more than 50 000 in damages plus attorney fees and costs with a February case review set.
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Carbondale
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Murray
Seventh grader teams with JASC professor at science fair
A seventh grader and a JASC professor collaborate for the Region 8 Science Fair at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in April. They aim to advance to the state fair at UIUC in May. The student enjoyed lab work at John A Logan College, saying it felt like real science.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
John A. Logan College
James Elliott
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Carbondale
May
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Kane
City and plant owner finalize annexation plans
The owner seeks a high pressure water range to replace an outdated water tower and a new sewage system at the plant. Widening Snowy Owl Road is proposed to allow two semis to pass. The city plans to apply for grants for the water system upgrades. Once annexed, the plant will pay normal industrial utility rates. Jon Safran, spokesman for Cooper, was unavailable for comment.
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