No call list to curb telemarketers gains stance in Illinois
AP report says Illinois residents will benefit from a new national do not call list launched Friday, allowing sign ups by phone on July 7. The federal policy targets telemarketers and limits calls to charities pollsters politicians and past customers. Illinois retains a separate law with broader exemptions and potential prosecutions. Consumers can register by calling 888 382 1222 with expected noticeable decline in calls by October 1 for those who sign up before August 31.
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Medicare drug relief sparks mixed views among Illinois seniors
In Franklin County and Carbondale seniors urge changes to the new prescription drug bill. They cite monthly costs from 100 to 1,900 dollars and seek discounts or leeway for those without insurance. Local officials and lawmakers praise the legislation's intent but note gaps and high costs persist.
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University of Illinois approves 5 percent tuition rise
The University of Illinois' three campuses will raise tuition by 5 percent this fall after the board of trustees approved the plan. Gov. Rod Blagojevich opposed a higher hike, and President James Stukel shifted to support the compromise to preserve core university missions.
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SIUC Professor Wins $95,349 Grant for Diet Study
SIU Carbondale associate professor William Banz of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition will receive a three year grant from the Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research worth 95 349 dollars. The study will examine Conjugated Linoleic Acid in meat and milk and its potential to aid obesity diabetes renal disease and organ transplant recipients. The award is part of six External Competitive Grants for fiscal 2004 and begins July 1.
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