Butter flavoring linked lung disease at Jasper popcorn plant
Eight Gilster-Mary Lee workers at the Jasper Missouri microwave popcorn plant developed bronchiolitis obliterans from inhaling butter flavoring vapors. Twenty one more show lung issues. investigation questions if other plants are affected. Diacetyl a suspected trigger. lawsuits filed. federal inquiry began in 2000.
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Jasper, Mo
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp
Jasper
Kathleen Kreiss
NIOSH
Kansas City
Allen Parmer
Missouri
Caterpillar Gives $1 Million To Lincoln Library Project
Caterpillar Inc. pledges $1 million to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, announced by Jerry Flaherty and Gov. George H. Ryan at the Executive Mansion. The $115 million project aims to boost tourism in Springfield, with $7 million in endowment gifts already announced and a $35 million state goal. Construction is underway in downtown Springfield. the library should open late next year and the museum in spring 2004.
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Springfield
Illinois
Caterpillar Inc
Abraham Lincoln
Jerry Flaherty
Caterpillar
Flaherty
George H. Ryan
Ryan
United plans mass pilots layoff after 9 11 shock
United Airlines intends to cut about 600 pilots by month end as it trims staff and flights following the September 11 attacks. Union official Capt. Herb Hunter said 20 trainees will be laid off by Sunday, 100 probationaries on October 15, and 475 on October 31, with recalls possible.
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Union
United
Denver
United Airlines
Herb Hunter
United Air Line Pilots Association
Hunter
Survivalist group cache found in rural Pike County
One man was arrested and another sought as authorities recovered bombs, more than 12 000 rounds of ammunition, bomb making manuals, black powder and arming devices at five campers. Investigators believe the United Survivalists of America used the property as a command center and are continuing to seek two remaining members.
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Pittsfield
Pike County
Paul Petty
Petty
The
United Survivalists of America
Illinois Task Force
Illinois State Police
Edgewater Hospital fraud case expands charges against Bainbridge
A federal grand jury expanded charges against Bainbridge Management of Merrillville and Dr. Andrew Cubria in a scheme alleging kickbacks for patient referrals and medically unnecessary admissions and tests. The total indictment now cites more than 57 counts, with Cubria facing health care fraud allegations linked to two deadly angioplasties.
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Chicago
Edgewater Hospital
Bainbridge Management
Merrillville
Ind
U.S
Patrick J. Fitzgerald
Andrew Cubria
Highland Park
Fitzgerald
Cubria
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Bainbridge
Edgewater
Cubrin
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Gilster
Mary Lee
National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
Nebraska
Kreiss
Eduardo Simoes
Gilster-Mary Lee
Chester
International Flavors and Fragrances
Lincoln
Richard Goldstein
Sheriff's Department
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
West Central
American Institute of Consumer Studies
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Frankfort
University Mall
Giant City Road
Carbondale
SIU
Farmer’s Market of
Westowne Center
Rt. 13
West
McDonald’s
West Main Street
DuQuoin
Alongis
Beggs Pumpkin Patch Presents
Sikeston
Sun
Music of the Spheres
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