Springfield lawmakers trapped by endless sessions amuse, protest
In Illinois capital theaters and eateries profit as lawmakers stay in town amid a budget stalemate. Governor Blagojevich and four leaders keep negotiations ongoing while rank and file members complain of wasted days and missed family events. Roskam criticizes the overuse of special sessions as weak governance.
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Springfield
Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Roskam
Subscriber services and contact numbers for The Southern Illinoisan
The notice provides subscription options and hours for The Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale and surrounding areas. It lists phone numbers 351-5000 and 228-0429 option 2, plus 800-228-0429 option 2, with weekday and weekend calling hours. It mentions a one year subscription rate of 178 dollars for 52 weeks and directs non delivery to call 24/7 or visit the website.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Thesouthern.com
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
St. Louis
da Vinci Surgical System
St. John’s Mercy
Disco Demolition Night 25 Years On At Comiskey Park
The 1979 event promoted by Mike Veeck drew thousands of fans with DJ Steve Dahl blowing up disco records. Chaos followed as the field littered with album pieces and charred turf, leading to Game 2 of a White Sox Tigers doubleheader being canceled. The incident sparked enduring lore, later inspiring websites and a planned movie.
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Chicago
Mike Veeck
Comiskey Park
White Sox
Veeck
Bee Gees
Phillips
White Sox Tigers
Bill Veeck
Wlup-Fm
Steve Dahl
Comiskey
Dahl
Sox
Rich Battaglin
Ron
Pied Piper
Detroit Tigers
Wyoming doctors face rising malpractice costs sparking study
In southeast Wyoming, doctor shortages and high malpractice premiums prompt calls for reform as the Legislature schedules a study during a special session. Physicians cite dozens relocating or limiting practice, with some urging caps on awards to ease burdens.
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Wyoming
Wheatland
Wyo
Jeremy Katzmann
Katzmann
Florida
Doug Schmitz
Torrington
New Jersey
Mississippi
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Wyoming Medical Society
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Southern Illinoisan
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Davenport
Iowa
P.O
Dave Phillips
Williamson County Coroners Office
Bob Connell
Stjohnsmercy.org
Anderson
Carrington House
Carterville
E.R. Brown
West Frankfort
Hodges
Anna
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