Illinois fracking push gains new deal for regulation
Springfield negotiators from the House and Senate and representatives of environmental business and labor groups met to resolve labor safety and definitional issues in a proposal to permit and regulate hydraulic fracturing. A local work force tax rate reduction incentive was added to spur jobs, with operators taxed on produced oil or gas, crediting Illinois workers meeting prevailing wage. A clearer definition of high volume fracking now specifies water usage.
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Springfield
Illinois
House
Senate
David Reis
Willow Hill
Mike Best
Murphysboro
Reis
Breast Cancer Care Advances in Southern Illinois
Stephen Rickers reports that breast cancer treatment in Southern Illinois has shifted from a one size fits all method to customized plans including chemotherapy surgery and targeted monitoring. Donna Crow, Breast Health Patient Navigator for SIH, says local care now uses cutting edge technology to tailor treatment.
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Illinois
Donna Crow
Breast Health
SIH
Join the Fight Website Launch Party in Marion Illinois
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Southern Illinois will host a website launch party from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Attendees can register teams, receive a site tutorial, learn 2013 event details, and discover how to join the fight against breast cancer. RSVP to Alli Arvanis at 618-998-9898 ext 3 or alli.arvanis cancer.org.
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Southern Illinois
Heartland Regional Medical Center
West DeYoung Street
Marion
Alli Arvanis
Star's genetic risk drives Jolie breast removal
Angelina Jolie's personal family history of breast and ovarian cancer prompted her to undergo prophylactic bilateral mastectomy. Doctors cited strong genetic risk as the reason, reflecting the actress's decision shared Wednesday.
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Angelina Jolie
Driver allegedly throws bag with kittens into drainage ditch
Franklin County man faces animal cruelty charges after a motorist allegedly dumped a bag containing three kittens into a drainage ditch near North Douglas in West Frankfort. Police revived two kittens with CPR, all three survived and were later sheltered by officers.
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Franklin County
West Frankfort
Shawn Talluto
North Douglas
Talluto
Tony Skobel
Franklin County Animal Control
Lesser mayor Ashmore faces council clash at special meeting
A large Lesser City Council gathering applauded newly elected Mayor Jason Ashmore as four items aimed at curbing his powers sparked debate. Council members questioned hiring and salary raises done without legal backing while Ashmore urged cooperation and warned business as usual would not continue.
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Lesser
Jason Ashmore
Ashmore
Ned Mitchell
Carroll Kelly
Kelly
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