Kansas rally supports chemotherapy tampering case hits court
Chris Whitley of the U S Attorney General's Office bowed with other speakers at Cancer Survivors Park in Kansas City Missouri during a rally for patients who may have received diluted chemotherapy drugs. The event centered on pharmacist Robert R Courtney 48 who has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of tampering adulterating and misbranding Gemzar and Taxol.
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Chris Whitley
U.S. Attorney General's Office
Cancer Survivors Park
Kansas City
Robert R. Courtney
Gemzar
Erin Becomes First Hurricane Of 2001 Season
Hurricane Erin formed in the Atlantic becoming the season's first hurricane. Bermuda issued a hurricane warning as Erin strengthened, located about 360 miles southeast of Bermuda. Meteorologist Eric Blake said it intensified faster than forecast.
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Erin
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Bermuda
National Hurricane Service
Eric Blake
Ten Die in Illinois Traffic Fatalities Over Holiday Weekend
Illinois state police report ten fatal crashes during the Labor Day holiday period from Friday night to Tuesday, a drop from sixteen deaths last year. Troopers issued over 16 000 tickets and warnings across the five-day span.
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Springfield
Illinois
Weather Outlook with Showers and Warm Highs
Weather today shows showers likely with highs in the lower 80s. Tonight clears with lows around 60. Monday trends mostly sunny and less humid with highs in the lower 80s and lows in the mid 50s. Subscription line provided.
Anna hospital deal finalizes with CHS management
Union County Hospital will be managed for five years by Community Health Systems. Carol Goodman steps down as administrator to retire March 1, and Sharon Cox becomes the new administrator. CHS plans at least 2.8 million in upgrades, starting with the outpatient clinic, to keep services in county.
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Anna
Union County Hospital
Community Health Systems
Marion
Mount Vernon
Carol Goodman
Sharon Cox
Hospital
DHS
CHS
Michael Portacci
Portacci
Goodman
Mold Breaks Up St Charles High School
Erik Silis starts his first day as a freshman navigating a split campus at St Charles East High School as mold forces the building to be torn up and cleaned for a year. 2200 students endure makeshift classrooms in trailers while headaches fatigue and respiratory issues are blamed on mold across districts nationwide.
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ST. Charles
Erik Silis
Silis
St. Charles East High School
Mold troubles hit Southern Illinois schools 1998 suit filed
Southern Illinois districts report recurring mold in school ventilation. Benton CCSD No. 47 sued Huff Architectural Group, American Air Filter, and FW Plumbing after Benton Elementary was found mold ridden. Parents complained of illnesses and property damage following opening.
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Southern Illinois
Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47
Huff Architectural Group Inc
Springfield
American Air Filter
Minneapolis, Minn
FW Plumbing and Heating Inc
Benton
Fugitive Waagner linked to Memphis car bomb find
Memphis police identified 45 year old Clayton Lee Waagner of Kennerdell Pennsylvania as the man seen leaving an abandoned car containing a pipe bomb. Waagner, a jailed fugitive with a history of weapons charges, is suspected of posting anti abortion messages and was later tied to a carjacking near a casino. Police detonated the bomb in a cooler in the vehicle. Planned Parenthood offices nearby closed as a precaution.
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Memphis, Tenn
Clayton Lee Waagner
Kennerdell
Illinois
Memphis
U.S. Marshals Service
Waagner
DeWitt County
Planned Parenthood
Carbondale Yard Sale Offers Eclectic Items At SIU Arena
At the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Yard Sale in the SIU Carbondale Arena parking lot shoppers browsed boots, dolls, eight tracks and bikes among clothing and kitchenware. A snakeskin sneakers pair drew attention for $5 while herbs and plants drew steady interest as vendors described brisk early shopping in a lively event.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Chuck Wells
Indigo
Deaths and Notices Feature In Local Index Calendar
A compact item highlights deaths in the community with brief notices, index entries, and calendar references. Editorial sections accompany the listings, offering contextual notes and classified-style reminders for readers.
One Woman's Fight Inspires Parade Magazine Sports
Parade Magazine profiles a standout female athlete whose perseverance and community impact drive a broader push for equity in sports. The piece highlights her battles, key moments, and the support from coaches and sponsors shaping her journey.
Circle of Life Grandparents Day Memories
A reflective piece recounts Grandparent's Day memories shared by moms and dads, highlighting family moments and intergenerational bonds during the celebration.
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