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Last updated 5:52 pm CT November 20, 2009.

Health Care Guide

11/19/09

WSIL -- Want to know how much a medical procedure will cost before you go to the doctor?

On Thursday, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Damon Arnold announced the Hospital Report Card and the Consumer Guide to Health Care w
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Pumpkin Pie Shortage

11/19/09

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The holidays may not be so sweet this year.

Nestle says heavy rain hurt its pumpkin harvest so there may be a shortage of its Libby's pumpkin pie products through the holidays.

The company is responsible for nearly all the
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School Bus Safety

11/17/09

WSIL -- A new Illinois law may improve student safety on school buses.

The legislation was signed Tuesday by Governor Pat Quinn.

It requires drivers conduct post-trip inspections to make sure no students are left unattended on the bus.

The l
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Tracking Alzheimer's Patients

11/17/09

WASHINGTON (AP) - Keeping track of Alzheimer's patients is going high-tech.

The Alzheimer's Association is adapting technology developed for
monitoring prisoners to let caregivers track where their loved ones
drive or walk - and alert them if th
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Cell Phones for Soldiers

11/15/09

For the next month, People in Southern Illinois can help troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and by get rid of some clutter at the same time.

The "Cell Phones for Soldiers" program allows people to donate their old, unwanted cell phones for recycling
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New Statistics on H1N1 Virus

11/12/09

WASHINGTON (AP) - Government health officials say swine flu has sickened about 22 million Americans since April.

They say about 4,000 have died, including 540 children.

The startling new figures - about four times higher than
previ
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Homeless Veterans

11/11/09

WASHINGTON (AP) - About one-third of all adult homeless men and nearly one-fifth of all homeless adults served in the military.

On a typical night in the U.S., it's estimated that 130,000 veterans are homeless.

Last week, Veterans A
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Angel Tree Applications

11/10/09

WSIL -- The Salvation Army will accept applications for its Angel Tree Program through Friday, November 13.

Angel Tree provides gifts to children ages 12 and under.

The program is open to residents in Franklin, Jackson, Johnson, Saline and Wil
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New Tip Hotline

11/04/09

CARMI -- Local authorities are asking for your help fighting crime.

Illinois State Police District 19, located in Carmi, has created a new tip hotline.

Residents are encouraged to call the hotline to report suspicious activity or to give infor
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WSIL November Blood Drives

11/03/09

WSIL-TV – As the holidays near, blood donations typically taper off. That’s why WSIL is once again sponsoring a November blood drive. You can donate at a variety of locations.

The drives are set for Friday, November 13 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.
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Man Sentenced for Stealing Plane

11/03/09

ST. LOUIS (AP) - A 31-year-old Canadian man has been sentenced
to two years in federal prison for stealing a plane in Canada and
flying over three states before landing along a dark southern Missouri highway.

Adam Dylan Leon had admitted in Augu
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Water District Receives Money

11/02/09

WSIL -- A Saline County water district will receive a quarter of a million dollars to improve its system.

The Liberty-Ledford Water District serves approximately 1,500 people in an area south and west of Harrisburg.

The $250,000 stimulus loan
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Tennessee Soldier Arrested

11/02/09

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -An Army Special Forces soldier has been arrested following the discovery of about 100 pounds of explosives at his Tennessee home.

Federal and military officials searched his home early Monday
morning after a pair of hunte
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CMA Awards Trip Giveaway Winner

10/26/09

Congratulations to the winner of the trip for two to the 43rd Annual CMA Awards live in Nashville. The winner is Kim McCollum of Mulkeytown who'll be taking her daughter Beth Hanner with her to Nashville. Kim receives two tickets to the 43
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School Lunches Lacking

10/20/09

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new report says school lunches need more
fruits, veggies and whole grains and a limit on calories.

Schools must follow federal standards, because the government's
school lunch program subsidizes lunch and breakfast for needy
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Warning Signs of H1N1

10/13/09

CHICAGO (AP) - Doctors are urging parents to be on the lookout for warning signs that a case of the H1N1 flu virus has become life-threatening.

H1N1 has probably infected hundreds of thousands of youngsters nationwide.

Deaths among child
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Ford Expands Recall

10/13/09

DETROIT (AP) - Ford Motor Co. says it will add 4.5 million older-model vehicles to the list of those recalled because a defective cruise control switch could cause a fire.

Ford says 1.1 million Ford Windstar minivans will be recalled for repairs d
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Sportsmen Against Hunger

10/09/09

WSIL -- Southern Illinois hunters are being asked to help those in need this fall.

Officials with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are encouraging hunters to participate in the Sportsmen Against Hunger program.

The program allows h
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After The Storm - DVD

5/22/09

WSIL-TV -- The devastating storm of May 8, 2009 blew a path of destruction through the heart of our viewing area. Many people in southern Illinois were left without power for several days.

In the days following the storm, many viewers have asked
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The Click

5/29/08

From affordable vacations to cheap gas prices our weekly series "the Click" is designed to direct you to useful sites on the web.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm we're highlighting a different website.
Check past "Click" reports in the links b
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