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Illinois in the Lurch with FutureGen

Coal-industry alliance tapped central Illinois town as facility's home, but the Department of Energy said that announcement was hasty.

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Brookfield Zoo Stingrays Die After Malfunction

Sixteen stingrays at Brookfield Zoo have died.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by Ammad Omar

Plainfield Gator Eludes Officials

The reptile was first sighted over the weekend.

Posted on 7.15.2008 by City Room

IL Health Officials Won't Name Salmonella Source

The Illinois Department of Public Health sticks with its story on Salmonella bacteria sources.

Posted on 7.11.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

Great Lakes Water Compact on Way to Congress

Great Lakes water may soon have some strict regulations.

Posted on 7.10.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Grease Gets Recycled at Taste of Chicago

All that yellow fat is being put to good use

Posted on 7.5.2008 by Alexandra Salomon

New Rules to Prevent Spread of Fish Virus

Officials enforce new rules to prevent the spread of a fish virus.

Posted on 7.2.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

Illinois Labs to Get Much-Needed Federal Funding

Fermilab will get some much-needed federal funding.

Posted on 6.30.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

West Chicago Residents to Meet With EPA

People concerned about contamination in their homes will have the chance to voice their concerns to EPA officials.

Posted on 6.25.2008 by Alexandra Salomon

More Fish Virus Worries

VHS found outside Great Lakes basin for the first time.

Posted on 6.19.2008 by City Room and the Associated Press

AMA Votes No on Drug Advertising Ban

The American Medical Association says no to a proposed drug ad ban.

Posted on 6.19.2008 by City Room

AMA to Vote on Policy Against Drug Advertising

The American Medical Association votes on a policy against drug advertising.

Posted on 6.18.2008 by City Room

AMA Wants to Cut Down on "Medical Tourism"

The American Medical Association tries to make medical tourism safer.

Posted on 6.17.2008 by City Room

Illinois Gets Millions for Public Health Emergency Prep

Illinois gets millions from the CDC.

Posted on 6.17.2008 by Illinois Public Radio

AMA: Insurance Companies Fail in Processing Claims

The American Medical Association flunks insurance providers on claims processing.

Posted on 6.16.2008 by City Room

Doctors Group Weighs Using Fake Patients to Evaluate Care

The American Medical Association weighs recommending using fake patients to rate doctors.

Posted on 6.16.2008 by Stephanie Lecci

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