Schnucks breach may cost chain up to eighty million dollars
Schnucks faces about 80 million dollars in damages claims after a malware breach exposed card data beginning in December. The chain says only card numbers and expiration dates were stolen and no admissions were made. Schnucks began investigating in March, hired Mandiant on March 19, identified the breach source on March 28, and issued a containment update March 30.
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Illinois House moves to adopt concealed carry plan
The House advances Senate Bill 2193 to allow concealed carry with 21 year olds, background checks, 16 hours ISP training, a $150 fee and a five year permit. Provisions ban guns in childcare facilities, government buildings, public events, arenas, parks and other public areas while Chicago downstate clashes shape negotiations.
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Tornadoes Spur Discussion On Deadliness And Detection
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Oklahoma town mourns after Plaza Towers collapse deaths
In Moore Oklahoma families learned their children perished as Plaza Towers Elementary collapsed during a tornado. Volunteers, including Sharon Johnson, consoled families and described two 9 year olds who always held hands. Terri Long 49 was lauded for year round community service. Moore Cemetery volunteers cleared debris, cooked, and offered tetanus shots as Obama planned a visit to the disaster area.
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Former water official pleads guilty to embezzlement
The city’s water department faced suspicions of missing funds after April deposits showed no cash. Hidden cameras captured Heyde dumping a deposit bag in May, and police questioned her as falsified records and fictitious customers emerged. In a plea, Heyde admitted embezzling funds but contests the total amount.
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