State Supreme Court denies pension for George Ryan (Chicago Tribune)
The Illinois Supreme Court today ruled that imprisoned ex-Gov. George Ryan should not get get any of his state pension because of his federal conviction on political corruption charges. The 6-1 decision means Ryan, who turns 76 next week, won't be able to start collecting about $6,000 a month, or around $72,000 a year, according to the court. Justice Bob Thomas, the former Bears kicker, wrote ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
Miles From The Tree, Far-flung Pine Pollen Still Potent
Long-lived pine pollen makes it difficult to contain transgenic treesWhen forest biologist Claire Williams boards ferries bound for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the barrier islands that line the NC coast, ferry captains call her the "Pollen Lady."Each spring from 2006 to 2009, Williams traveled back and forth from the islands to the mainland, collecting pine pollen blown far offshore. She ... redorbit.com |
More Calgarians collecting E-I
The number of Calgarians and Albertans collecting employment insurance was up in March compared to the same month a year ago. Statistics Canada says that's going against the national trend. The number of Albertans collecting regular employment insurance benefits in March was lower than in February, but it was nearly 9,000 above the level for March 2009.The number of E-I recipients in Calgary ... am770chqr.com |
What to do with storm debris
Public Works started collecting branches and limbs Monday placed in the public right-of-way (between the sidewalk and the curb) or the driveway approach (the portion between the sidewalk and the street) of homes. amestrib.com |
LWR event collecting clothing items for wounded warriors
LAKEWOOD RANCH — New shoes and clothing items with logos from favorite teams, sporting events, colleges and charitable runs can bring a sense of home to wounded warriors struggling to recover their health. bradenton.com |