AltWeeklies Wire
Fowl-Offal Plant Emits an Awful, Foul Odornew
Neighbors are complaining of the stench from a first-of-its-kind facility designed to convert turkey offal into oils, gas and minerals for use as fuel and fertilizer.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
11-30-2005 |
Environment
Wanted: More Dead Presidentsnew
Hopes were high when some of the biggest names in Illinois formed the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation in Springfield, but it's now clear they have fallen far short of their financial goals. Richard Norton Smith hopes to play catch-up.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
11-23-2005 |
Economy
Tags: and, Illinois, Richard, Abraham, Foundation, library, Lincoln, museum, Norton, presidential, Smith, Springfield
Submerged: An Evacuee's Journal: Leaving
For those not returning to New Orleans, the unspoken question they get from old neighbors is "How dare you abandon us?" 10th in a multi-part series
Association of Alternative Newsmedia |
Michael Tisserand |
11-07-2005 |
Disasters
The Latest Trend: Poverty -- and It's on the Risenew
In Illinois, there are more than 1.56 million people living below the poverty line, and the number is expected to grow.
Illinois Times |
Joan Villa |
10-28-2005 |
Economy
Ancient Bones Found at Bison Beachnew
Archaeologists have uncovered the first evidence of an aboriginal bison kill in Illinois.
Illinois Times |
Jeanne Townsend Handy |
10-14-2005 |
Science
Burmese Buddhist Master Teaches Vipassana Meditationnew
With the arrival of Gunasiri, Springfield, Ill., becomes the first U.S. outpost for disciples of Burmese Buddhist master Chanmyay Sayadaaw.
Illinois Times |
Karen Fitzgerald |
10-14-2005 |
Religion
State Fights Claim of Woman Raped at Mental Health Centernew
Lisa Weisser was raped in 1994 in a state mental-health facility -- and has been seeking justice ever since. Her rapist got a slap on
the wrist, and returned to the streets, where last year he threatened another woman.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
10-14-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Boilermakers Locked Outnew
Dallas-based Celanese keeps operating its plant in Meredosia, Ill., with replacement workers as locked-out union members accuse the company of
failing to bargain in good faith.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-07-2005 |
Business & Labor
Karyn’s Killers?new
For the first time, members of the Slover family -- convicted of murdering and dismembering Karyn Hearn Slover in 1996 -- tell their story.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
10-07-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Mother Opposes Her Son's Warnew
A woman joining in this weekend's antiwar protests considers her son a trained killer and a mercenary, but she's proud of him, too.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
09-23-2005 |
War
In Bad Hands With Auto Insurancenew
United Auto Insurance's practice of fighting every claim has created hardships for thousands who bought policies from storefront brokers.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Wyatt Olson |
09-21-2005 |
Business & Labor
Convicted Rapist's Request for New Trial Turned Downnew
A rapist who figured in a Springfield police controversy says he felt pressured to plead guilty.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
09-02-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Illinois, Renatta Frazier
Meditation Frustrationnew
Shining a light on inner demons proves hard work at a course at the Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center. But this method -- sometimes used to reform hardened criminals -- is said to be capable of alleviating all addictions and anxieties.
Illinois Times |
Karen Fitzgerald |
07-11-2005 |
Science
Liberty and Health Care for Allnew
Emergency physician David Gill deplores the fact that more than 45 million Americans have no health-insurance coverage. He's running for Congress, pushing for a single-payer plan.
Illinois Times |
Mary Rickard |
07-11-2005 |
Science
Acquisitions Prepared Pulitzer Inc. for Salenew
In the years preceding Pulitzer Inc.'s sale to Lee Enterprises, Pulitzer president and chief executive Robert Woodworth grew the company through strategic moves like buying a group of suburban St. Louis, Mo., papers. Second of two parts
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
03-14-2005 |
Media
