Goodman Gets Post Office

A few months back, we mentioned that U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley was aiming to get a Lakeview Post Office named after singer-songwriter Steve Goodman, most widely known for his song “City of New Orleans” but best known locally in these parts as the man behind the ” Go, Cubs, Go …

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More Illinoisans than ever on food stamps – Chicago Sun-Times

More Illinoisans than ever on food stampsChicago Sun-TimesFor the first time in US history, more than 40 million Americans are on food stamps, and the USDA projects that number will reach 43 million in 2011. …Illinois Food Stamp Cases Continue to Rise to New Record LevelsIGNN (press release)all 8 news …

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Temporary Matlacha post office now open – Pine Island Eagle

Wink News Temporary Matlacha post office now openPine Island EagleThe residents of Matlacha can now collect mail at the temporary location of the Matlacha post office as of today. The temporary location of the post office…Matlacha post office revises hoursThe News-PressMatlacha Community Post Office will reopen after fireWink Newsall 5 …

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Stamps boost O-line by signing Dimitri Tsoumpas – TSN

Sportsnet.ca Stamps boost O-line by signing Dimitri TsoumpasTSNThe 24-year-old Edmonton native rejoins the Stamps after being cut by the NFL's Miami Dolphins on Thursday. Tsoumpas was a West Division all-star in 2009 …IndexWinnipeg Free PressAll-star Dimitri Tsoumpas returns, signs long-term deal with StampedersVancouver SunTsoumpas rejoins StampedersCBC.caall 25 news articles » More: …

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Meg Whitman Has Spent $99M on California Campaign – So far – CBS News

CBS News Meg Whitman Has Spent $99M on California Campaign – So farCBS NewsFormer eBay CEO Meg Whitman, California's Republican candidate for governor, has spent more than $99 million on her campaign so far, the Associated Press …Fundraising chart: Governors editionWashington Post (blog)Meg Whitman's governor campaign spending nears $100 millionMiamiHerald.comWhitman …

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Record number of Illinois families on food stamps

The number of Illinois families receiving food stamps has reached its highest level ever. More than 780,000 Illinois families got food stamps in June. The Illinois Department of Human Services says that is up 11.9 percent from a year earlier. Applications for the program jumped even more — 27 percent. …

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