Leaders push for legal status for immigrants
Union leaders and workers in San Jose joined Mass attendees to urge legalization for undocumented immigrant workers. Rosalino Pedres said legalization is a real issue and faith compels action, with rallies also in New York Chicago and Los Angeles as Bush and Fox plan immigration talks.
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Million dollar McMuffin winners in Holly Hill promotion
Patrick Robert Collier a formerly homeless day laborer and his fiancee Sandy Fabian display a certificate declaring they won a million dollars at a McDonald s in Holly Hill Florida The couple were chosen at random after Collier ordered a sausage and cheese McMuffin and he was among five Labor Day weekend winners in the chain s effort to restore consumer confidence amid an FBI probe into previous giveaways.
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Weather today and beyond in Southern Illinois
Partly sunny today with a high in the mid 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low in the mid 60s. Tuesday looks partly cloudy with a 20 percent shower chance and a high in the mid 80s. Subscribe at 800 228-0429 option 2 or visit www.southernillinoisan.com for 24/7 online service.
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No guarantees for Republicans GOP worried about Jim Ryan
Springfield AP reports that Jim Ryan faces a GOP primary with a little-known challenger and possible attacks from Lt. Gov Corinne Wood from the left over his anti abortion stance. Party insiders worry about electability amid abortion and antitrust case concerns.
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Tie-breaker drawing ends Illinois redistricting gridlock
SPRINGFIELD AP At the Old State Capitol Secretary of State Jesse White will conduct a Wednesday drawing to break the deadlock over a new Illinois Legislature map. A four Democrats four Republicans panel failed to meet the Aug 10 deadline, triggering a tie-breaking ninth member from either retiring justices Ben Miller or Michael Bilandic. The final map is likely to face court challenges as three Republicans sue, arguing random selection is unconstitutional. Districts for 177 lawmakers must be redrawn every 10 years.
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Mutton Bustin Thrills Du Quoin Fairgoers
Ten children aged five to ten braved the arena as sheep and handlers staged Mutton Bustin at the Du Quoin State Fair. Bill Murry, sheep superintendent, explained the technique as yuletide-like grips around the neck and flank. The event closed sheep activities for the fair, which ends today after Sheep Shearing Contest. Murry, 79, has coordinated the exhibit for 25 years and worked at the fair 54 years.
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Congress returns to packed agenda and shrinking funds
Congress reconvenes amid tight finances and unresolved spending bills. Key actions include education, patient rights, energy and defense debates, with Oct 1 funding deadlines likely to trigger continuing resolutions. Senate and House plan moves on Vietnam trade relations, high speed Internet access, and a joint session with Mexican President Vicente Fox as they edge toward 13 annual appropriations.
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Distracted driving linked to more Illinois fatal crashes
Illinois fatal accidents tied to driver distraction rise from 1994 to 1999. National data show about 10 percent of fatal crashes involve inattention, with 25 percent of all crashes partially caused by distracted drivers. Authorities note many causes beyond cellphones.
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