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 Carp Argument Hits Courts  WBGZ Radio | Aug 24, 2010 A federal judge has heard from both sides in a lawsuit calling for immediate action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Michigan assistant attorney general Robert Reichel argued the threat of Asian carp to the Great Lakes has reached a “biological tipping point” and the waterways leading into Lake Michigan have become a “carp highway.”[Full Story] |
 Congressman on Free Trade Legislation WBGZ Radio | Aug 24, 2010 The Fortune 100 company in Downtown Peoria does business globally. In fact, more than half of Caterpillar’s sales are outside U. S. borders. The company, and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted the South Korean ambassador to the U. S. as part of a drive to pass a Korea-U. S. Free Trade Agreement. [Full Story] |
 NEW: Quinn Chief of Staff Resigns Amid AllegationsWBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Gov. Pat Quinn’s chief of staff resigned Sunday after questions were posed by a Chicago media outlet about a probe of three politically oriented correspondences sent from his government e-mail account in possible violation of a state ethics law. Jerry Stermer said he did not want to have findings against overshadow the work of the governor, who is in a difficult election battle against Republican Bill Brady.[Full Story] |
 Moro Boil Order In PlaceWBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 A boil order has been issued for a portion of the River Bend. The Moro Water District has called for a boil order that goes into effect this morning and will go until further notice. Bill Ambrose, from the water district, says the order is in effect as a precaution due to maintenance work that will take place starting today.[Full Story] |
 Blagojevich TV Tour Part 2 WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Rod Blagojevich says his retrial will feature testimony from some of the high-profile witnesses that got to skip his last trial. The former Illinois governor told "Fox News Sunday" that his defense attorneys plan to call White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. to the witness stand.[Full Story] |
 Blagojevich at Comic ConWBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Former Illinois governor-turned convicted felon Rod Blagojevich became the surprise star attraction of the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on Saturday. The ex-governor had been invited to set up a booth near the entrance. And while he wasn't offered an appearance fee, he ended up walking away with quite a bit of money. [Full Story] |
 Hartford Tower Expanding Offerings WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford opened to the public on May 14, and has been busy ever since. The 150-foot tall structure located along Route 3 provides an overlook of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. That view has proven to be popular with visitors during the new "Twilight Thursdays" program, according to Tower Manager Emily Taul.[Full Story] |
 Food Service Inspections On Line WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 The Madison County Health Department offers all food safety inspection reports on-line. Any business that is required to be licensed by the county is subject to an inspection each year, and those results can be viewed on the health department web site. Administrator Toni Corona says it’s an easy way for the media and the public to make sure they're doing their job, and restaurants are following the proper standards.[Full Story] |
 SIUE Leader In “Innovative Changes” WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report have cited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as an “up and coming school”. SIUE was one of three universities in the Midwest listed for making "innovative changes" in the areas of faculty, student life, campus life and facilities. The listing is in the magazines Best Colleges of 2011 issue that hits newsstands this week.[Full Story] |
 Illinois State Fair Wraps up 157th Edition WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Numbers are nowhere close to final, but Illinois State Fair manager Amy Bliefnick says this year’s attendance could surpass last year’s attendance of 854,794. Bliefnick says this year’s fair included several highs and lows. She says the highs were great agriculture programs, competitive contests, and the Selena Gomez concert Saturday night that nearly packed the house.[Full Story] |
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