Illinois lawmaker weighs penny per ounce soda tax
State Sen William Delgado proposes a penny per ounce tax on sweetened beverages to fund obesity prevention. Illinois Public Health Institute supports it as a curb on consumption and health care savings, while soft drink firms oppose, noting existing labeling and school limits. Delgado aims to reach agreement before advancing Senate Bill 396.
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Juror details shifts in Coleman trial verdicts and timing
Pinckneyville juror Ferrari recounts early 8-4 and later 7-5 votes on Coleman conviction amid circumstantial evidence. Time-stamped photos and mistress Tara Lintz challenge defense testimony, moving toward a unanimous verdict. Coleman opts not to testify, delaying death penalty decision to Wharton.
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Blood drive raffle promotes Nashville trip prize
Donations urged by the Red Cross. A traveler package offers two seats to the Grand Ole Opry with a VIP backstage tour and hotel stay at Gaylord Opryland, plus a $300 Visa card. Visit redcrossblood.org to locate a local drive. Contact beckymark@gmail.com or 618-927-5633.
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Cicadas Rise Amid Night Song Demand and Tree Effects
Entomologist notes cicadas emerge after 13 years underground for about a week. Males sing loudly to attract mates, sometimes described as a pharaoh-like chant. Eggs are laid in twigs, larvae develop underground, and adults die after mating. Trees and wildlife may suffer while humans may eat them as a protein source.
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