Blagojevich pressed free U of I game tickets in past years
AP report shows Gov. Rod Blagojevich received season football tickets while a state legislator in 1994 95 and 96 with a request for two free tickets per home game and a season parking permit. He denies ever accepting such tickets while in the General Assembly though records indicate otherwise. University officials say the practice continues but Blagojevich urged an end citing conflicts of interest.
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Lawsuit targets former medicine linked to strokes
In East St. Louis a PPA linked stroke case goes to trial on April 4. Loretta Rorie alleges her September 2000 stroke followed Alka Seltzer Plus with phenylpropanolamine. The suit notes broader litigation accusing Bayer Walgreens and others of failed safety action.
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Families confront tape of nightclub deaths in Chicago
Relatives of stampede victims react to the release of the club’s internal surveillance video showing the Feb 17 disaster that killed 21. They describe painful, lingering images of loved ones and criticize the decision to air the footage before families were informed. Police and city lawyers had argued the release could harm witnesses and ongoing investigations.
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Low water levels in Great Lakes tied to natural cycles
CHICAGO AP reports Great Lakes water levels continue a natural decline since 1997. Lake Michigan and Lake Huron have fallen about 3 1/2 feet, with February levels at 576.64 feet. Warmer winters and reduced ice increase evaporation, lowering costs for shippers who lose 11 000 to 22 000 dollars daily per inch of drop.
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