Ford and VeraSun launch ethanol corridor in Midwest
Ford Motor Co and VeraSun Energy Corp. unveil a plan to add more than 50 E85 fueling sites along Interstate 55 in Illinois and Interstate 70 in Missouri, creating an ethanol corridor from Chicago to Kansas City. The move aims to ease access to corn based fuel and reduce oil dependence while supporting expanded flexible fuel vehicle production and awareness.
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Iowa
Blagojevich aides questioned over drug contract
Illinois officials defend a $100 million contract awarded to PacifiCare for the state prescription drug program for seniors. The contract linked to the governor’s campaign manager Lon Monk through his sister Nancy Monk, who worked for PacifiCare. Monk says he had no involvement and learned of the award after it happened. Republicans call for details while critics warn against appearance of favoritism.
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United Healthcare
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DuPage County
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Study questions accuracy of warming crop impact projections
University of Illinois researchers report that field data from FACE experiments show crop yield gains under higher carbon dioxide are about half of greenhouse results. The study, in Science, warns projections of global food supply may be overoptimistic and calls for more field trials across climates.
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Ariz
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Trade group challenges Springfield smoking ban
The Illinois Licensed Beverage Association filed a Sangamon County suit to block Springfield's indoor smoking ban set to start Sept. 17. It seeks to strike sections covering bowling alleys and taverns, arguing state law limits city power. The group warns of irreparable harm to liquor retailers from lost patronage.
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Chicago
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