Local group eyes buyout of CILCO utility
A Peoria backed investor group has raised over 899 million dollars to buy Central Illinois Light Co from AES Corp to restore local ownership. AES says no formal offer exists and must complete regulatory steps before terms are set. Local officials stress job retention and regional control amid possible sale.
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AES Corp
Ipalco Enterprises Inc
Indianapolis
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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Great Plains
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David Leitch
Trial set in fatal pursuit of Shannon Smith in Illinois
Terry Smith seeks answers as Jeffrey Gabor, charged with first degree murder, faces trial for the July 24 2000 killing of Shannon Smith after a gas station theft and interstate chase involving three towns. Catalyst details include dashcam footage, a nightstick break window, and questions about police training and actions. Shannon Smith, described as mentally troubled, fled a Citgo in Chenoa and was shot while seated in his car.
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Illinois
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Algonquin
Russell Laine
Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
Matt Fraker
Beacon atop Chicago building threatens Indiana dunes observatory view
Stargazers in Chesterton warn a 7 billion candlepower beacon planned for the Palmolive Building will create sky glow and limit viewing from Conway Observatory at Indiana Dunes State Park. A petition urges restricting or guiding beacon use. observatory work by Bethlehem Steel program advances with relocation planned next year.
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Times
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Union, Bridgestone Reach Decatur Plant Closure Accord
United Steel Workers announce a plant closure agreement with Bridgestone Firestone in Decatur. Details to be discussed in meetings by NSW Local 713. The accord covers a plant slated to close by year end, affecting 1,380 employees plus contractors and earlier laid off workers. dates, layoffs and severance are to be finalized with workers.
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Decatur
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