Springfield (Illinois)

Former Gov. Edgar says Thomson likely would be safe for detainees

By MIKE RIOPELL, JG/T-C Springfield Bureau SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois governor who ordered Thomson Correctional Center built said Friday he’s not worried about security if the prison eventually holds Guantanamo Bay detainees....

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Swine flu update: Illinois reports 9 new deaths

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois is reporting nine new deaths and 241 new hospitalizations from swine flu. The Illinois Department of Public Health's weekly update brings the total number of deaths in the state from the virus to...

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USA's Yesterdays: The Fourier Society -- A Utopian group settles (briefly) in Illinois

By Hal Malehorn The word “Utopia” is derived from an ancient word meaning “nowheresville.” In fact, as a result of widespread interest in forming ideal communes, “somewhere” included such enclaves as New Harmony, Ind.; Shaker...

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INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Jazz Musician of the Day: June Christy

All About Jazz is celebrating June Christy’s birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY June was born as Shirley Luster on November 20, 1925 at the Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois and was raised from the age of three...

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H. D. Smith Launches Comprehensive New Web Site

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- H. D. Smith, a customer-focused national supplier of healthcare products, services and business solutions, announced today the launch of their new Company Web site, www.hdsmith.com.

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I met Abraham Lincoln – and here's the proof

That Abraham Lincoln had his hands full with correspondence as President is no surprise. In his years in office he received missives from Queen Victoria and wrote letters to generals, ambassadors, political allies and newspaper...

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ACLU Again Not Challenging Springfield, Illinois Nativity Scene: Isn't That Special! It Is

Springfield Nativity Scene To Stand In Illinois State Capitol Rotunda Building For Second Year: ACLU Says It Supports Constitutional Rights To Express Religious Liberty In the Public Square by Daniel T. Zanoza, Executive...

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Three conservatives urge detainee transfer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Three conservative leaders say they endorse the possible transfer of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, prison detainees to a penal institution in Illinois. In a letter, 2008 Libertarian Party...

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Thomson Reuters Announces 100 Top Hospitals(R) for Cardiovascular Care (PR Newswire)

Winning Hospitals Deliver Significantly Better Outcomes and Lower Costs ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters today released its annual study identifying the 100 U.S. hospitals that set the nation's...

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A Terrible Case of GOOD vs. EVIL

clipped by: Delilah1234 clipper's remarks: To paraphrase one of Dora’s favorite old saying, evil triumphs when good men (and women) do nothing. Will you help to keep all little girls safe and join us in writing the Governor and...

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