Massive power outage affects Southern Illinois (Carmi Times)

Although an official comment from AmerenCIPS was not available this morning, unofficial comments indicated a power outage Monday evening was felt across much of Southern Illinois.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

LAKE OF EGYPT -- Marion Elks Lodge 800 hosted their annual fireworks display and BBQ chicken picnic Sunday at the Lake of Egypt property. Hundreds of residents of Southern Illinois, and a few from as far away as California, spent the afternoon eating, listening to live music, swimming and boating.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

HERRIN -- Calling it a fresh start, former Herrin pitcher Cody Dunbar is turning in his Southern Illinois University maroon and transferring to John A. Logan College.
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By APRIL TOLER april.toler@register-news.com MT. VERNON — Sharon Davis has done well for herself in Special Olympic (Mt. Vernon Register-News)

MT. VERNON — Sharon Davis has done well for herself in Special Olympic competitions and as a global messenger giving speeches all throughout Illinois about the organization. And through it all, her family has been by her side.
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New book on WW II in the Illinois Valley (Streator Times-Press)

The book and cover of Ron G. Bluemer s newest book, Home Front WW II in the Illinois Valley, reflects a time in local history, now only a fading memory.
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Pests Invade the Heart of Illinois (WHOI)

Dry weather in Illinois is bringing hundreds of uninvited guests inside homes. Ants and earwigs are invading Heart of Illinois homes causing more and more people to call pest control companies.
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NSR Technology Plans New Lysine Plant in Illinois, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Researched by Industrialinfo.com . NSR Technologies, Incorporated is planning to construct a new lysine plant in Decatur, Illinois.
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Illinois Senators Hold Hearing On Veterans' Benefits (NBC 5 Chicago)

Illinois' U.S. senators held a hearing on Wednesday to see if veterans are receiving their due when they come home from war. Images: Senators Receive Progress Report
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J. Dennis Hastert: The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, from our great state of Illinois, answers Health (Southern Illinoisan)

Q: What is your message about healthcare to the residents of southern Illinois? A: America has the most advanced health care system in the world. We have the finest doctors, the top hospitals, and the best access to cutting-edge, life-saving prescription drugs and medical technology.
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Illinois Lotto grand prize now $9 million (Belleville News-Democrat)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The jackpot for the Illinois State Lottery's Lotto game has grown to $9 million. The rollover occurred because no player matched all six winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
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Miss Illinois Pre-Teen Pageants (Ghanaweb.com)

Afua Amoabin, a 7th grade student of College Preparatory School of America (CPSA) in Lombard, qualified as a finalist for the Miss Illinois Pre-Teen Pageants which was held at the Wyndham Hotel and Resorts in Itasca this past weekend.
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Beloit Standoff With Dangerous Illinois Convicts Ends (WISC Channel3000.com via Yahoo! News)

Police arrested Gregory Hansen, a convicted murderer from Illinois last night, News 3 reported. Then another fugitive barricaded himself in a home in the Partridge and White area of the city.
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National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Applauds Gov. Blagojevich for Illinois' Leadership Role in CKD Prevention (HispanicBusiness.com)

CHICAGO, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) today applauded Gov. Rod Blagojevich for his signature of SB1461, which directs the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish a chronic kidney disease awareness, testing, diagnosis and treatment program.
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2 Illinois WWII vets awarded France's Legion of Honor (Chicago Sun-Times)

French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Wednesday awarded his country's prestigious Legion of Honor to two Illinois veterans for helping liberate France during World War II.
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News (Pantagraph)

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Transportation Secretary Timothy Martin on Friday suspended a top state executive while officials investigate his role in awarding a half-million dollar contract to a company run by his brother-in-law. Martin also severed ties with the company.
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Study: Racial link to tickets (The Beacon News)

CHICAGO — Sarah Gripper of Springfield is one of thousands of Illinois drivers who believe they were unfairly pulled over by police targeting minorities. New state data released Friday suggests their fears may be justified.
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Comfy Couch enjoys rare view atop PGA field but Tiger lurks (AFP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)

LEMONT, Illinois (AFP) - By this point, Chris Couch would be sitting on the couch watching PGA players, but this week he is making the most of a rare chance to compete against golf's elite by leading the Western Open.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

The hazy days of summer have invaded Southern Illinois, and people throughout Marion are preparing to beat the heat in many different ways. The last days of June drift lazily by as our nation's Independence Day will soon be upon us.
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New publishers named at Lee papers in Illinois (Monterey County Herald)

DAVENPORT, Iowa - New publishers were named Thursday at two Lee Enterprises Inc. newspapers in Illinois.
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New publishers named at Lee papers in Illinois (Centre Daily Times)

DAVENPORT, Iowa - New publishers were named Thursday at two Lee Enterprises Inc. newspapers in Illinois.
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