Nigeria president declares state of emergency in troubled north east
President Goodluck Jonathan announced a state of emergency across Adamawa Borno and Yobe as insurgents gain ground in the north east. He pledged more troops and warned that houses of suspected extremists would be seized. The move follows deadly attacks amid Boko Haram violence, with thousands killed since 2010 and reports of weapon seizures by militants.
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State Diverting Road Funds Draws Lawmaker Critique
Illinois taxpayers paid about 25 billion into the road fund over ten years as gasoline taxes and license fees. The report cites diversions tied to agency confusion and bookkeeping errors including an unexplained withdrawal there and a $156 million health insurance billing error. Brady called the diversions akin to stealing and urged budget scrutiny for fiscal year starting July 1.
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SIH Opens New Cancer Center Near Community
SIH plans a state-of-the-art cancer center to bring treatments closer to home. Fundraising continues as site work is set to begin by late summer, with Rex Budde praising community support and the Hope is Home campaign.
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Special-needs assistant jailed on teen molestation charge
Hunt, an alumnus of Cahokia School District and long time staffer since 2007, is jailed on 300000 bond after accusations of inappropriate contact with a teen. The district learned of the charges Monday and plans a June 10 board meeting to decide his employment status.
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