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Monday, March 15, 2010
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United States - Midwest
Proposal for Midwest High Speed Rail
Jul 7, 2009, 11:00 pmThe Midwest High Speed Rail Association (MHSRA) has proposed a high speed rail line that would link Chicago to St. Louis, and serve Kankakee, Champaign-Urbana, and Decator along the way.
Minimum Wage Hits $8 in Illinois
Jul 3, 2009, 1:00 amStarting July 1, workers who work for minimum wage in Illinois received a pay increase.
Illinois Experimental Coal Company Loses Backers
Jul 2, 2009, 5:00 pmFutureGen, an alliance of power and coal companies backing a new experimental power plant, is losing two partners.
Milwaukee's Witness Protection Plan Dedicated
Jul 1, 2009, 5:00 pmMilwaukee has dedicated its witness protection program to Maurice Pulley Jr., who was killed after agreeing to testify.
Hispanic Organization Receives $98 Million in Illinois Funds
Jun 24, 2009, 6:00 amThe United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) in Chicago is assimilating Hispanic students to U.S. culture the old-fashioned way.
Michigan Judges Given Control Over Dress in Court
Jun 19, 2009, 2:00 amThe Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that judges may require women to remove their veils in court.
Detroit Tool Metal Products Closing Iowa Plant
Jun 11, 2009, 4:00 pmIn order to survive, small but healthy companies are shutting some of their plant manufacturing doors.
Michael Jordan Publicly Supports Chicago Olympic Bid
May 29, 2009, 3:00 amMichael Jordan added his public endorsement to the Chicago campaign for the 2016 Olympic bid.
Like Snowball, the Dancing Cockatoo? This Shelter Has 37
May 28, 2009, 4:00 amRich Weiner was not among the 4 million Americans transfixed by YouTube’s dancing cockatoo Snowball in May.
Indianapolis Speedway to Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary
May 21, 2009, 1:00 amFew people know that the race course for the Indy 500—which will mark its 100-year anniversary...
