Watchdog group sues Nicor over billing plan
The Citizens Utility Board sues Nicor Gas over a Fixed Bill monthly charge plan alleging deceptive marketing. The plan guarantees a set payment regardless of usage or market prices, and CUB questions disclosure in promotional materials while Nicor defends it as simple and comparable to a fixed rate mortgage.
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Ammonia release at U of I causes massive nine mile fish kill
Workers cleaning a boiler at the University of Illinois Abbott Power Plant released ammonia into the Saline Branch, killing thousands of smallmouth bass and other game fish along about nine miles. Illinois EPA and sanitary officials issued a violation order. experts expect fines.
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Teenager David Cox gets 22 year prison term for father’s murder
In Salem AP report, 21 year old David Cox was sentenced to 22 years for second degree murder of his father Steven Cox 40. Prosecution cited brutality. Cox and teen friend Devin Simmons testified and Simmons pled guilty to first degree murder for testimony.
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Chicago Woman Sentenced Four Years for Identity Theft
Ruby Haywood, 69, received a four year prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing $280000 from 18 victims. She used fake birth certificates and Social Security documents to obtain Illinois driver’s licenses and IDs, then withdrew funds from their savings at various banks.
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Jeanne Phillips becomes sole author of Dear Abby column
Universal Press Syndicate confirmed Jeanne Phillips now holds sole writing credit for the Dear Abby column, ending decades of joint authorship with her mother Pauline Phillips. Readers were informed of the change after earlier public acknowledgments and recent on-air identifications.
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