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Opinion: His Brother's Keeper

A new movie shows life as it is for our soldiers at war. By WILLIAM MCGURN If you are one of those Americans who believe that we are not really at war with terrorists, Jake Rademacher has a message for you.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

95Q

July 13 - 3rd Annual 95Q Toby Tucker Fan Drive - 9 AM-6 PM

Join 95Q on Saturday, July 4, at Macon Speedway as we celebrate the holiday in style with a fireworks spectacular and the Firecracker 40's. We will be broadcasting from 4-6 PM and giving away our last passes to the VIP Turn 4 Lounge and more.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

WAND-TV Decatur

Advocates call for 'ultra-fast' trains

When it comes to trains, there's fast and then there's really, really fast. Advocates have unveiled an ambitious, $12 billion plan for "ultra-fast" train service between Chicago and St.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

WAND-TV Decatur

Unemployment rising again in Illinois metro areas

Unemployment went up in most of Illinois' metropolitan areas in May. Joblessness in the Rockford area continues to be highest in the state, at 13.4%. That's a 1.3% increase from April and just short of its peak of 13.5% in March.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Decatur Tribune

Dredge Operation Worker Drowns in Lake Decatur

"Fore was apparently about his duties related to the dredging operation in this general basin area prior to the incident.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

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Shannon & Mike in the Morning

Decatur's #1 morning show team, Shannon and Mike provide listeners with an upbeat, fun and slightly off kilter show! Shannon Mason, a 10 year Decatur radio veteran, along with Michael T. a 20 year Central Illinois radio veteran, bring unique perspectives to the airwaves every weekday from 6a-10a! Regular features include "That One Movie" trivia, ...

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

95Q

July 11 - Colgate Country Showdown @ Moultrie-Douglas Co. Fair - 2 PM

Join us for the 2009 95Q Colgate Country Showdown at the Piatt County Fair in Cerro Gordo at 7 PM on Thursday, June 25.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

Decatur Tribune

Remotely Controlled Video Cameras Placed in Weed & Seed Neighborhood

In March, two overt Remotely Operated Video cameras were placed in the Old Kings Orchard neighborhood.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Decatur Tribune

Decatur to Host Regional Neighborhood Network Conference

The City of Decatur in conjunction with several community-based organizations will host the 2009 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference Sept.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

The Honolulu Advertiser

Golf: Harigae wins 2nd straight Futures Tour title

DECATUR, Ill. - Mina Harigae won the Michelob Ultra Duramed Futures Players Championship today for her second straight victory, beating Sweden's Sofie Andersson with a par on the first hole of a playoff.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Ledger Dispatch

Police: DNA links 47-year-old woman to Zodiac case

DECATUR, Ill. - Mina Harigae won the Michelob Ultra Duramed Futures Players Championship on Sunday for her second straight victory, beating Sweden's Sofie Andersson with a par on the first hole of a playoff.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

Des Moines Register

Contest offers use of Versatile tractor for a year

If you can explain what a simple and reliable tractor means, you may win a free four-wheel-drive tractor for a year.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

Decatur Tribune

Jaycees Announce Summer Blast Car & Bike Show

The Decatur Jaycees will host the Summer Blast Car and Bike show at the Decatur-Macon County Fair-grounds June 20.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

Decatur Tribune

Idot to Seek Bids Soon on Decatur Projects

The Illinois Department of Transportation is preparing to okay a new round of road and bridge projects, according to State Senator Kyle McCarter.

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Tue Jun 09, 2009

95Q

's "Feed The Farmers"

What are we bringing to the fields? Lunch, of course! Weekdays from June 8-19 farmers want to keep their eyes peeled for Toby Tucker and the 95Q van near their field between 11 AM and Noon.

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Sun Jun 07, 2009

WAND-TV Decatur

War War II memorial lands state money

Money from the recently approved state capital bill will make one veteran's dream of a World War II memorial in central Illinois come true.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

Belleville News

Highland woman killed after head-on collision on Illinois 4

A Highland woman was killed Sunday after her car collided head-on with a van on Illinois 4 near Fruit Road, which is north of Marine.

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

Belleville News

Fire heavily damages 93-year-old Ill. church

A fire heavily damaged a 93-year-old former church in central Illinois. Decatur Fire Department officials say the Wednesday morning fire at the former North Fork Church may have been started by lightning.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

MSNBC's Chris Matthews cross examines Roland Burris on 'Hardball.' Transcript.

The transcript of Chris Matthews' interview with Roland Burris on "Hardball" follows: MATTHEWS: We begin with Senator Roland Burris.

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Mon Jun 01, 2009

Northwest Herald

Denials aside, recovery hard for Burris' image

U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill, talks with reporters outside of the Keil Building Wednesday, May 27, 2009, after meeting with local school officials in Decatur, Ill.

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