Cheney heart transplant raises age bias debate
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, 71, received a heart transplant at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Doctors say age did not grant him special treatment and transplant rules prioritize medical need and wait time. Experts cite ethical questions about prioritizing youth amid a registry with about 3,100 Americans awaiting a heart and roughly 330 dying yearly.
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Restoring Old Depots and Theaters Across Illinois
White notes Carbondale Old Depot restoration saved by citizen groups and Station Carbondale, now a museum and office space. Normal Theater lobby reused with patterned carpet guided by old photos, while Champaign courthouse tower was rebuilt using cast concrete core and Springfield depot clock tower reinstalled to meet modern standards.
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Antarctica symposium invites public to explore personal ties to continent
A series of free public events highlights connections to Antarctica with a full schedule at www.antarcticasymposium.org. Peter Lemish says the aim is to learn about people's Antarctic experiences as guest speakers from NASA climatology Claire Parkinson, SIU Carbondale alum Louise Huffman, and Syracuse University professor Douglas Quin join the lineup.
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Voter Roll Scrutiny and Costs Spark Elections Debate
Republican backed measures push to audit and possibly purge voter rolls amid 16 counties with issues and 40 nearing the threshold. Senators Lauren and McCarter cite fraud fears and disenfranchised voters while Cook and Alexander counties weigh costs and reimbursement options. debate to be held Tuesday.
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Lauzen
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Francis Lee
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