News from the last 30 days
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September 01, 2010
Ovary removal helps women at high risk cancer risk
Chicago Sun Times
Women with genetic mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancer can significantly reduce their risk of developing these cancers -- and dying from them -- by undergoing preventive removal of their healthy ovaries, according to a new study. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is the first to show that preventive removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, ... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
Voice of the People, Sep. 01
Chicago Tribune
Illinois shame I am ashamed to tell people that I'm from Illinois. Every time I go out of state, my friends and family kid me about living in the most corrupt state in the Union. Rod Blagojevich seems to be headed to prison. Should he be sent to prison, have him serve only six months and be paroled for the rest of his sentence. That way he will have to work and support himself and n... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
More than 50 percent of Illinois students now eligible for free or reduced-prices lunches
Decatur Herald Review
SPRINGFIELD - In another sign of the sour economic times, about half of all Illinois school students are eligible for free or low-priced meals at school. As more than 2 million students settle into their classrooms, figures compiled by the Illinois State Board of Education show the percentage of kids who qualify for the meals based on their parents' incomes hit 51.5 percent June 30. That's u... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
Quinn criticizes Brady proposal to lower state's share of gasoline tax
Decatur Herald Review
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday criticized state Sen. Bill Brady's plan to remove the Illinois sales tax on gasoline, saying it would shortchange important state programs. "How's he going to pay for education, health care, public safety and helping our veterans?" Quinn told reporters. Quinn, a Chicago Demo-crat, rebuked the Bloomington Republican's reluctance to release specific s... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
Brady says small businesses key to jobs growth; predicts 'new crop of leaders' for Illinois
Decatur Herald Review
DECATUR - On his visit to Decatur on Tuesday, the Republican candidate for governor said he expects the GOP to make sizable gains in the upcoming 2010 elections. State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, stopped at tool and container wholesaler RV Evans in Decatur during his tour Tuesday to speak with supporters and members of the media. "I think the sentiment of Illinois is that we're tired ... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
Madigan says Democrats face tough economy in election, but party's record is solid
Decatur Herald Review
DECATUR - During a visit to Decatur on Tuesday, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan conceded Democrats in the state will face challenges due to the frustrating times but shouldn't forget a long list of important achievements the party has made over the last year. The Chicago Democrat made his remarks to supporters and party officials at the Beach House in Decatur during an annual fundrais... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
State lawmakers fall short for schools
Decatur Herald Review
The state's budget problems continue to hit close to home. One of the latest examples is the news last week that the Decatur school district's transportation reimbursement from the state will be reduced by $1.4 million this year. The cut is in addition to about $20,000 that has not been paid to the fund from last year. The district's solution, surely a short-term one, is to take more mone... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
State lawmakers fall short for schools
Decatur Herald Review
The state's budget problems continue to hit close to home. One of the latest examples is the news last week that the Decatur school district's transportation reimbursement from the state will be reduced by $1.4 million this year. The cut is in addition to about $20,000 that has not been paid to the fund from last year. The district's solution, surely a short-term one, is to take more mone... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
Madison County Mother claims teachers' union helped conceal reason for firing in sexual misconduct case
Madison County Record
The O'Fallon Federation of Teachers has been named as a defendant in a woman's suit over her teenage daughter's sexual relationship with her music teacher. Plaintiff Jane Doe, as mother of Mary Doe, filed her third amended complaint adding the teachers union Aug. 3. Doe is suing the union, O'Fallon School District #203 and former music teacher Matthew Lang for more than $200,000 in damage... <read more> -
September 01, 2010
Marion VA: Progress made on addition
Marion Daily Republican
Marion, Ill. -- Significant progress has been made towards completing a state-of-the-art medical facility addition at the Marion VA Medical Center, the Illinois AMVETS say. The Illinois AMVETS Veterans Center will house centers for mental health, sexual trauma for women, rehabilitation and prosthetics, as well as an aqua therapy pool and resource center. The building's foundation has b... <read more>