Illinois budget hearings scrutinize Blagojevich cuts and delays
Lawmakers across Illinois began hearings Wednesday challenging Gov. Blagojevich's budget cuts. The record tracks his proposed 7.6 billion dollar business tax to fund universal health care and schooling, House votes against the plan, temporary spending measures, and ongoing disputes over a statewide construction program. State officials wrestle with funding for schools, roads, bridges, and university projects as the budget timeline extends.
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Nevada search widens for Fossett crash sites in desert
In Minden Nevada authorities expand a long running search for Steve Fossett. They report spotting about six uncharted crash sites that may help families of missing aviators. One lead points to a plane possibly linked to William Ogle’s father who vanished in 1964 en route to Reno.
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Big Read events outline campus book discussions
A series of Big Read events lists talks at the Institute of Lifelong Learning on Bend Lake College campus at 10 a.m. on Wednesday September 19 and at Brehm Library in Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. Thursday September 20. A mother-daughter tea is set for 6 p.m. Thursday September 27 at The Buzz in Benton, with events continuing through November via neabigread.org.
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Big Read kicks off in Inn with a book about expectations
The program invites readers to explore family and personal expectations through a book described as broader than a woman's book. Free copies available at the college, RLC MarketPlace, and Big Read partners Benton Public Library, C. E. Brehm Public Library, The Buzz, GreenTree, and Cedarhurst. Reader guides will be offered after completion, and community events including discussions, a mother daughter tea, readings, and a movie show are planned through November across the college district. Contact beckymalk@gmail.com or 927-5633 for details.
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Bandits steal $550000 from truck in Baghdad
Gunmen in police uniforms stopped an armored truck on a Baghdad highway set up a fake checkpoint and hijacked about 550000 in Iraqi currency. They overpowered five guards an accountant and a driver then fled as bystanders alerted police. The cash was reportedly from a Zafaraniyah factory to a private bank.
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Mount Vernon plans regular schedule after school incident
Superintendent reports the Mount Vernon High School will return to normal today after a fight between two juvenile males led to arrests of the students. A 17 year old girl faced a disorderly conduct charge amid verbal abuse claims. Police say no weapons were found.
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Americans name MacGyver as most crafty TV hero in survey
An Opinion Research Corp poll of 1 049 adults finds MacGyver as the top crafty hero with 27 percent support, followed by Indiana Jones 16 percent and Die Hard stars. The survey also shows disaster preparedness attitudes and suggested emergency kit items from Red Cross guidelines.
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Goldman criticizes rush to judgment on Poshart future
Goldman urges not to rush to judgment about Poshart's future and asks to heed the SIUC faculty senate. SIU Board of Trustees spokesman Dave Gross says Goldman acted as a private citizen and notes the letter aligns with the board's stance on creating an academic review committee.
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