No evidence arson found in Chicago downtown office fire
Chicago area experts say the fatal October 17 blaze that killed six people shows no signs of arson after an independent fire cause investigator found no human cause. Abner Mikva notes the origin remains unknown and not central to the victims' deaths. Eaton will testify before the Cook County panel next.
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Subscriptions and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan provides phone numbers for subscription and missed paper replacements. Call 351-5000 from Carbondale Murphysboro and De Soto areas or 997-3356 option 2 from Williamson County, or 800 228 0429 option 2 elsewhere. 52 weeks for 178 dollars. Postmaster and address details listed.
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Chicago homicide rate drops after new anti crime measures
Chicago reports 166 homicide victims from January through May, down from 236 in the same period last year. Police Superintendent Philip Cline credits saturation patrols and increased street surveillance for reductions, noting 147 fewer homicides and about 1,300 fewer nonfatal shootings in the 12 months after the changes.
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Peoria sculptor channels emotion into spare bronze figures
Peoria sculptor Patricia Whalen-beck translates grief and rage into gesture and posture. Her bronze pieces, cast from wax, explore Iraq war futility 9/11 carnage and family loss while preserving contemplative movement. Whalen-Keck, 58, teaches at Pekin Junior High and collaborates with Preston Jackson at Peoria's CAC.
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