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Archives of: July 2009

Senator Urges Rapid Test of Lake Water

CHICAGO, IL. U.S. Senator Durbin (D-IL) is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expand a new rapid water quality monitoring program to Illinois and Lake Michigan.   Durbin's request came after a report that was released earlier this week by the National Resources Defense Council showing problems at some Illinois beaches. Durbin argues that without rapid testing, it prevents the local ... read more

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Archives of: July 2009


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Svein Schwab

July 27, 2009 4:10 PM

Governors Sign High-Speed Rail Agreement

The City of Chicago and Governors in eight states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin, signed an agreement to develop high-speed rail ... read more



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Robert Lee

July 27, 2009 1:27 PM

Like Father Like Son

Ethan Hastert,  the son of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, has announced his bid for Congress. An attorney specializing in commercial litigation, Ethan Hastert hopes to win back the 14th Congressional District for the Republicans. This ... read more



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Svein Schwab

July 24, 2009 7:23 PM

Businesses Nickel and Dimed by Wage Hike?

Minimum wage workers get a 70-cents boost in their paychecks, as it goes from $6.55 to $7.25 in 30 states. Joseph Kaplan, owner of Joe's Garage in Minneapolis, wonders how the federal increase will affect his overall business and bottom line. ... read more



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Mike Levine

July 24, 2009 5:13 PM

2nd Gitmo Detainee To Face Trial In U.S.?

The Obama administration could be one step closer to transferring a second Guantanamo Bay detainee to the United States to face prosecution in a criminal court.   Mohammed Jawad, accused of wounding two U.S. soldiers in a grenade attack in Afghanistan, has been detained at Guantanamo Bay for more than six years.   Jawad's attorneys, many from the American Civil ... read more



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Robert Lee

July 24, 2009 3:25 PM

Minimum Wage Jumps to $7.25

The national  minimum wage jumped from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 today. We interviewed well known economist Diane Swonk and Labor Professor Sam Rosenberg from Roosevelt University to speak about the pros and cons. Watch the debate here. ... read more



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Maggie Kerkman

July 24, 2009 11:46 AM

Gas Prices- Where are They Headed Next?

As part of the "Road to Recovery" series, correspondents across the country check in with local businesses to see how it's going. Our business has been Fuel City, a gas station/ranch that ... read more



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Robert Lee

July 24, 2009 11:37 AM

Uninsured? A look at the Fifty Million

A man limps into a small store front clinic in Chicago, he has torn ligaments and no insurance. The Irving Park Clinic is his last resort short of the emergency room , but this mostly ... read more



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Maggie Kerkman

July 23, 2009 11:26 AM

Where is Private Gonzalez?

Update: The Webb County Sheriff's Department just sent us the booking photo of Pfc. James Gonzalez. He was processed into jail a little after midnight. ====================== We just heard from a law enforcement source who says Pfc. James ... read more



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Kathleen Foster

July 22, 2009 6:35 PM

American Admits Helping Al Qaeda

Update: This is the house in suburban Patchogue, NY where Bryant Neal Vinas grew up. Photo courtesy of the NY Post. Update: The US Attorney's Office in Brooklyn now confirms American ... read more



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Adam Housley

July 22, 2009 2:42 PM

New Jackson Raid

UPDATE "The search warrant authorized law enforcement to search for and seize items, including documents, they believed constituted evidence of the offense of manslaughter," Ed Chernoff, Murray's attorney, said in a statement posted on his law ... read more