ICU Expands at Heartland Regional Hospital
Heartland Regional Hospital completes ICU expansion with sound proofing and secure badge entry monitored by CCTV at both entrances. Visitors dial ICU from a phone to gain monitored access. State must issue occupancy certificate before the unit becomes operational, anticipated in October.
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Heartland Regional Hospital
Heartland
Regional Awarts
Ilinois
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Bob Butler
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Illinois poll shows Obama lead in state near election
A statewide poll finds 47 percent support re-electing Obama in Illinois with 33.8 percent backing Romney. Obama holds a 13 point edge over Romney in Illinois, below his 25 point lead over McCain in 2008. About 56 percent approve of Obama, 53.7 percent view him favorably, while 39 percent view Romney favorably. Illinois sentiment on the state’s direction remains bleak with 19.6 percent saying things look good this year.
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U.S
Illinois
Little Black Dress Party Raises Over 60 000 At Rent One
Kay Dosier of 1187 Creative says the 2011 Little Black Dress Party raised more than 60 000 and may match last year's success. Erica Jolene from Kansas now in Carbondale notes the event blends fundraising with a chance to dress up and enjoy the evening with Southern Illinois Miners providing venue and scheduling support.
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Kay Dosier
1187 Creative
Dosier
Southern Illinois Miners Organization
Erica Jolene
Kansas
Carbondale
Codell
Jolene
FBI captures “Bucket List Bandit” in Oklahoma traffic stop
A Florida man, Michael Eugene Brewster, 54, charged in a string of bank robberies from Utah to North Carolina, was arrested in eastern Oklahoma City after a traffic stop. He allegedly claimed he had only months to live while robbing banks, using a stolen SUV with Utah plates. He appeared in Muskogee court after FBI identification linked him to the crimes.
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Utah
Pennsylvania
FBI
Boland
Michael Eugene Brewster
Pensacola
Fla
Rick Rains
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Arvada
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Denver
Flagstaff
Ariz
Pocatello Ireland Bank
Pocatello
Idaho
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Roy
Bank of America
Winston-Salem
N.C
Bb&t Bank
Chattanooga
PNC Bank
Bloomington
Landmark Bank
Columbia
Lindell Bank
O'Fallon
St Louis
Huntington Bank
Erie
Brewster
Mike Brewster
Roland
Okla
Florida
Muskogee
Murderer of 7-year-old Maria Ridulph convicted after 55 years
Jack McCullough, once 17 and known as John Tessier, was found guilty of the 1957 murder and kidnapping of Maria Ridulph in Sycamore Illinois. The courtroom reaction ranged from cheering relatives to sobs as the judge delivered the verdict in one of America's oldest cold cases.
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Sycamore
Illinois
Maria Ridulph
Jack McCullough
John Tessier
U.S
Kathy Chapman
Maria
Chapman
McCullough
Negotiators reach framework to end Chicago teachers strike
Chicago negotiators say they achieved a framework to end the nearly weeklong walkout and reopen schools by Monday. Union leaders stressed no final contract exists yet as weekend work continues on details and a vote by delegates is expected Sunday.
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Chicago
David Vitale
Vitale
Robert Bloch
Chicago Teachers Union
Bloch
Karen Lewis
Lewis
Old King Coal Festival Rally Aims to Support Coal Industry
In West Frankfort during the annual Old King Coal Festival a rally will highlight the region’s coal mining heritage and opposition to policy changes. Haven King of Coal Mining Our Future and recording artist Stella Parton attend alongside memorial services and a full festival lineup with parade, midway opening, and evening concerts.
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West Frankfort
Genet
Franklin County
Haven King
King
Stella Parton
Coal Miners Memorial Park
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