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How many more chances for Palisades?
Those of us within the 50-mile safety zone of Palisades Nuclear Plant on Lake Michigan near Covert appreciate Fred Upton's powerful voice calling for a permanent fix to most recent problems that shut down the plant. Upton, a Republican who represents...Tags: Entergy Corporation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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Zoo de Mack: Riders ready for 51 miles of biking bliss
Nearly 4000 cyclists from all over the country are expected to ride the scenic 51-mile Zoo de Mack on Saturday, May 18. The 24th annual Zoo de Mack bicycle tour leaves Saturday morning from Boyne Highlands and winds its way through the scenic Tunnel of...
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Voice of the People, May. 04
Report bullies As an adult I want to talk about events that fear, shame and childhood innocence prevented me from voicing earlier. In elementary school I became the focus of two male bullies who were in my classroom. They began sexually harassing my best...Tags: Wilmette, Consumer Confidence
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Search for radioactive leak at Palisades nuclear plant
WSBT-TVVAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. – Government regulators and the operators of a nuclear power plant are trying to figure out why several gallons of radioactive water leaked into Lake Michigan over the weekend. The Palisades nuclear power plant remains...Tags: Nuclear Accidents, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power, Plant Openings
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Ex-official guilty in tainted water case
A federal jury didn't hear from prosecutors about toxic chemicals in the drinking water of south suburban Crestwood. Or about higher-than-normal cancer rates in the working-class village. But on Monday, the jury ensured that the only public official...
Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Criminals, Illinois Governor, Prosecution, Water
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Latest Indiana news, sports, business and entertainment
SCHOOL SAFETY Pence set to approve Indiana school safety grants INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill that will help Indiana schools hire more school resource officers. Pence said Tuesday the bill would work as a tool to improve...Tags: Human Interest, Corporate Officers, Arts, Business, U.S. Navy
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
STATE SENATE-SPECIAL ELECTION Democrat Ananich wins Michigan Senate election FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate is going to have a new member soon. Unofficial results late Tuesday show Democratic state Rep. Jim Ananich of Flint easily...Tags: Human Interest, Prisons, Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, Rick Snyder
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US Rep. Upton says Palisades nuclear plant should stay shut till water leak fixed for good
COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A southwestern Michigan congressman says the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant should remain offline until operators permanently fix a persistent water leak that triggered a weekend shutdown. Entergy Corp. shut the plant...Tags: Entergy Corporation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power, Fred Upton
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Kayaker rescued after falling into Lake Michigan
Tribune reporterA kayaker who had fallen off his craft was rescued from the frigid waters of Lake Michigan this afternoon by Chicago Police Department Marine Unit divers on the Near South Side. A fisherman spotted the man clinging to his kayak about 3:20 p.m. near...Tags: Chicago Police Department, Hypothermia, Chicago Fire Department
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NRC: Nuke plant leak sends 79 gallons of 'very slightly radioactive water' into Lake Michigan
COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A federal safety official says that 79 gallons of "very slightly radioactive water" from a leaky tank at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant spilled into Lake Michigan. Operators of the southwestern Michigan plant shut...Tags: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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Repeat water leak at Palisades leads to shutdown of Lake Michigan shoreline nuclear plant
COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Operators of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern have removed it from service because of a repeat water leak from a tank that caused seepage into the control room last year. Operators say they took the...Tags: Entergy Corporation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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Outgoing village clerk gets an emotional farewell
Trustees this month honored outgoing Village Clerk David Maher for his warmth, wit, humor and insights during 16 years of service to Orland Park. Trustee Ed Schussler used Maher's last Village Board meeting as an elected Orland Park official April 15 to...
Tags: Human Interest, Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Elections, Finance, Elections
May 17, 2013
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May 6, 2013
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Apr 21, 2013
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