Body exhumed in Rockford to probe woman’s death
Winnebago County investigators exhumed Crystal Purcell’s body to reassess fatal head injuries from a 14 year old fall in her home as part of the husband Willard Purcell’s murder case. Coroner Sue Fidducia said officials seek to confirm whether her death was accidental or otherwise. Willard Purcell, 54, is charged in the death of his second wife, Barbara Lorrie Purcell, whose body was found at the bottom of basement stairs after she missed work at Rockford Clinic.
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Water baby Tapeko helps raise Brookfield calf at zoo
AP photo shows Tapeko the 18 year old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago swimming with her daughter's newborn male calf. Within hours of birth Tapeko assumed mothering duties from Kaylee, a first time mother, a behavior seen at other facilities.
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Weather Today and Tomorrow Shower Chance in Illinois
Showers likely today with highs in the mid 70s. Tonight cloudy with scattered showers and lows near 60. Wednesday partly cloudy with a chance of showers and highs around 70. Details on 8A. Subscribe at 800 228-0429 option 2 or online at southernillinoisan.com.
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Anthrax toll rises at Capitol mail facility
Two Brentwood postal workers died likely from anthrax at the Capitol mail site. Two others remain hospitalized as health officials urge testing for about 2,000 workers and volunteers seek prophylaxis. Congress returns to a reopened Capitol while further testing continues.
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David Satcher
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Tom Daschle
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Capitol Hill
Postal Service Eyes Food Sanitizing Tech to Block Anthrax
The Post Office seeks technology used to sanitize food to prevent anthrax in mail. Postmaster General Potter and Postal Inspector Weaver say Congress aid is needed amid declining mail volume and germ threat costs. Frey notes select locations test sanitizing tech while urging customer and employee vigilance. Millions of post cards begin mailing to every address.
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John E. Potter
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Kenneth Weaver
Greg Frey
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Illinois economists warn of tight fiscal year ahead
Springfield experts told the Illinois Education Funding Advisory Board that faltering growth will limit new money for schools and government. Revenue manager Jim Muschinske warned of a tight FY2003 despite anticipated federal easing, noting a $690 million general fund rise but slower growth than prior years.
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Illinois
Illinois Education Funding Advisory Board
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Federal Reserve Board
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Rolling Red White and Blue Corvette Tribute
Bonnie Mitchell of Harrisburg had a Vienna body shop paint an American flag design on her Corvette. She designed the motif and praised the painter for matching her vision. While in Manhattan for her daughter's Sept wedding she was inspired by the flag display and now reports many waves and thumbs up from passersby.
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Bonnie Mitchell
Harrisburg
Vienna
Mitchell
Manhattan
ENCO Powdercoat to Bring 20 Jobs to Du Quoin
ENCO Powdercoat Inc. plans a Du Quoin plant at 707 N Hickory St with 20 jobs, starting at 10 and expanding to 20 as production grows. Owner Gary Wallace buying the former Pepsi building for about 150000, aided by a 35000 loan and tax abatements. Struck seeks school and county aid. district to vote on its tax abatement.
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Jack Struck
Enco Powdercoat Inc
Pepsi
Hickory St
Gary Wallace
Collinsville
ENCO
Struck
Harry Crisp
Expert guidance on family talk to deter teen drug use
Linda A Krutsinger reports that parent involvement is key to preventing youth drug use as Red Ribbon Week promotes sensible choices. Fran Childers notes schools differ but emphasize monitoring whereabouts and routines, especially during 4 to 6 pm danger hours, to foster open dialogue and connection.
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Fran Childers
Franklin Williamson
Red ribbon honors courage of fallen DEA agent Camarena
The story recalls Enrique "Kiki" Camarena a poor boy who rose to be a DEA agent in Mexico. He was abducted on Feb 7 1985 and killed after being tortured. In his memory friends wear red satin badges as a symbol against drugs.
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Ellington Field
Houston
Enrique
Kiki
Camarena
Marine Corps
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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