Illinois adds contraceptive coverage to most insurance plans
Governor Blagojevich signs a law mandating contraceptive coverage in nearly all Illinois health plans. The measure, supported by Rep. Feigenholtz and Sen. Martinez, takes effect Jan 1 and is praised as a cost saver though critics warn of higher premiums and possible loss of coverage by some businesses.
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Macon County Health Department
Jackie Beem
Beem
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Chicago
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Sara Feigenholtz
Dchicago
Iris Martinez
Feigenholtz
Illinois
Ann Polka
Belleville Catholic
Polka
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Kieckhefer
Illinois Department of Insurance
Catholic Church
Wat
Sunmacenbergen
the South
Illinois Faces Second Straight Year of Bank Account Losses
Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes reports the 2003 and 2004 general funds ended with nearly 300 million less revenue than the prior year, despite a June 30 boost from internal transfers and pension bond sales. Unpaid bills rose to 874 million, and the outlook remains difficult with nearly 1 billion due on a May loan and higher health care costs.
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Springfield
Illinois
Dan Hynes
Hynes
Karen Craven
Lawsuits filed over fatal Chicago porch collapse
Two lawsuits were filed in Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago following the porch collapse that killed 13 people at a June 29 party. One suit accuses improper construction and city code violations by LG Properties, its president Philip Pappas, and Restoration Specialists LLC. the other alleges wrongful death on behalf of Kelly McKinnell’s family.
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Chicago
Cook County
Kelly McKinnell
LG Properties
Philip Pappas
Restoration Specialists LLC
Michael Ficaro
Pappas
Exhibit honors women in railroad history at Lisle
Dusty overalls and gloves mark the era as a photo exhibit at the Depot Museum Lisle Station Park highlights women’s roles from the 1800s through World Wars to modern times. About 20 large photos chronicle positions held and their impact on railroad evolution. By 1900, census data show 2000 women employed by railroads.
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Lisle Station Park
Jacob Lozano
Lisle Station
Lisle
Illinois joins game of movie tax incentives
Springfield seeks to boost jobs and state revenue by offering a multi million dollar tax credit to lure film and TV productions. Gov Blagojevich travels to drum up business as critics call the plan unfair amid budget tax hikes. Illinois says benefits from a long history of productions while rivals woo with cash breaks.
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Illinois
Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Hollywood
United States
Blagojevich
Steve Rauschenberger
R-Elgin
Illinois Film Office
Ferris Bueller
State Capitol
Chicago
Canada
State Commerce Department
New Zealand
Australia
Mark Stricklin
New York
Alabama
North Carolina
Body of last drowning victim found near Lake Michigan
The body of the seventh swimmer drowned along a three mile Lake Michigan shoreline during July 4th storms was recovered off Bethany Beach near Warren Dunes State Park and Harbert Beach. Red flags warned swimmers as strong riptides and undercurrents caused the tragedy. two rescuers saved a 12 year old boy.
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Lake Michigan
St, Joseph, Mich
Bethany Beach
Warren Dunes State Park
Harbert Beach
Sheriff's Department
Warren Dunes
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