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GALENA, Ill. - Rachel Haynes and Terry Allendorf believe in recycling. "My grandfather said don't ever throw anything out until you make sure it can be used for something else," said Haynes, of Altona, Ill.

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Thu Sep 11, 2008

Illinois Government News Network

Governor Blagojevich Announces $11 million in Community Development Assistance Grants

' Thirty-four Illinois communities will receive Community Development Assistance Program public infrastructure grants to make necessary improvements to local water and sewer systems, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich ...

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Related Topix: Alexander County, IL, Biggsville, IL, Rod Blagojevich, US Governors, Bradford, IL, Junction, IL

Tue Aug 26, 2008

Journal Star

Afghanistan-bound Guard unit departs Galva

Randy and Brianna Hooper embraced each other quietly and tightly Tuesday morning, much like they'd done on their wedding day just three months ago.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Galva, IL, US National Guard, US Military

Mon Jul 28, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Police blotter for July 25

An Alton man was charged with misdemeanor criminal damage to property after he allegedly bashed in an automated teller machine with a rock, causing an estimated $7,000 damage.

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Related Topix: Alton, IL, Bradley, IL, Drugs

Sat Jul 26, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Police blotter for July 25

An Alton man was charged with misdemeanor criminal damage to property after he allegedly bashed in an automated teller machine with a rock, causing an estimated $7,000 damage.

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Related Topix: Alton, IL, Bradley, IL, Drugs

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Alton Telegraph

City shortens timeframe for paying sewer bills

Nine days before Illinois-American Water Co. begins billing Altonians for sewer service, the City Council on Wednesday shortened the length of time before the bill payments are delinquent.

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Thu May 08, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Woman gives family's account of fatal Tasering

“He went down to the ground and started crying, 'Please stop, I'll do anything”

A former girlfriend of an Alton man who died this week after being shocked by a police Taser in Missouri said she is determined to raise their daughter knowing about her father. via Alton Telegraph

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Thu Apr 10, 2008

KWQC-TV Davenport

Armed Robbery At Convenience Store In Altona, Illinois

Knox County authorities are looking for a man who robbed a small town convenience store. via KWQC-TV Davenport

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Tue Mar 11, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Details of special business district discussed

“What is under consideration is the establishment of a district, giving authorization to enter into an agreement”

A public hearing Monday night to field questions and comments about setting up a special business district at Alton Square shopping mall drew only one private citizen speaker. via Alton Telegraph

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Tue Feb 19, 2008

WQAD-TV Moline

Local beef producers on nation's largest recall

“They were apprehended, caught. We don't expcect this incident to happen again.”

They've been doing it safely and successfully for 46 years. "Our U.S. beef is by far the safest of any in the world," said Dick Anderson, who operates the auction business. via WQAD-TV Moline

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Related Topix: Galesburg, IL, Life, Beef, Food, Meat, Knox County, IL

Wed Feb 13, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Kitchen fire damages Alton home

“They kept it to the kitchen, but it was pretty well inflamed.”

A kitchen fire heavily damaged a family's home Monday morning while two occupants were away at work and another was visiting a neighbor. via Alton Telegraph

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Tue Feb 05, 2008

KRVN-AM Lexington

Talks to Begin with P4 Countries

The Bush Administration has made the decision to begin negotiations with Brunei, Chile, New Zealand and Singapore, officially known as the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership or Pacific 4 or simply P4. via KRVN-AM Lexington

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Wed Jan 23, 2008

Alton Telegraph

City may raise garbage fee

“We will take money from other places to get the $2 million for each fund to reach the amount recommended by the state. We don't want to raise taxes; they would be too high if we did that.”

Less than a year after Altonians first began paying for residential garbage pickup, city officials are considering raising that monthly rate by $4 to boost pension funds' revenues. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Alton, IL, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Weather May Have Caused Deadly Crash

Snowy roads are making for some dangerous driving conditions. Authorities say the weather might have been a factor in an accident that killed an Altona, Illinois couple Monday afternoon. via WHBF-TV Rock Island

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Related Topix: Henry County, IL, Cambridge, IL

Alton Telegraph

Speaker motivates crowd at MLK celebration

“Also, she made sure she was speaking to the youth. We had a classroom where we talked to the youth about why we honor Dr. King.”

Each year, the Alton Branch NAACP has a speaker who motivates both adults and youths alike at the annual Martin Luther King celebration at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Alton. via Alton Telegraph

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Wed Jan 09, 2008

Alton Telegraph

2007 ended with Illinois owing record amount

The state of Illinois ended 2007 with the bills it owed reaching a record amount, according to the comptroller's office. via Alton Telegraph

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