Weather threatens corn planting in Illinois
The Associated Press reports Illinois corn growers face continued delays from spring floods. Only 4 percent of corn has been planted versus 25 percent last year and a 42 percent five year average. Officials say progress should quicken with dry, windy days if weather holds, with May 15 as the planting cut off for yields.
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Chicago teachers begin contract talks with Board of Education
Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education opened contract negotiations with teachers seeking sizable salary gains to counteract inflation. Union president Robert M. Healy said teachers are under a two year contract granting an average 5 percent rise annually, set to expire August 31 just before schools open.
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Northwest Side furnace dealer sentenced for scam
A Northwest Side furnace installer Robert White, 44, and his two employees Paul Sinadinos, 34, and Daniel Benedfield, 24, were sentenced to 18 months in prison after convictions for conspiracy to commit theft. They used false computer print-out cards to convince homeowners their furnaces were under warranty.
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