SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed Thousand Cankers Disease to be a viable threat to Illinois’ native Black Walnut tree population.

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02/09/12 – Governor Proclaims Thousand Cankers Disease A Threat To Illinois’ Walnut Trees

Abraham Lincoln would have turned 203 years old Sunday. Here is a list of some of the area events in honor of the birthday boy: Landscape photographer Robert Shaw will present a program titled “Retracing Lincoln’s Journey” at Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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Happy birthday, President Lincoln

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Area lawmakers are disappointed with Caterpillar’s decision.

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Lawmakers React to CAT Taking Pass on Illinois

Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard counties is asking for help solving a case of credit card fraud, theft and burglary.

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Credit Card Crook

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than half of Americans say they have gone a year without dining out, perhaps in part due to the economy, according to a U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Statistical Abstract.1 For these consumers who look to create flavorful, restaurant inspired dishes in their own kitchens, Hillshire Farm introduces Gourmet Creations, a new line of premium smoked sausage that offers wide meal versatility. Whether planning a dinner party or whipping up a simple, yet savory suppe

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Hillshire Farm Brings Real Ingredients and Gourmet Flavors Home with New Line of Premium Pre-Cooked Smoked Sausage

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Issuer Default Rating and long-term debt ratings for Textron Inc. (TXT) and Textron Financial Corporation (TFC) to ‘BBB-’ from ‘BB+’. The Rating Outlook is Stable. TXT’s short-term ratings have been upgraded to ‘F3′ from ‘B’. TFC’s subordinated debt rating has been upgraded to ‘BB’ from ‘B+’. A full rating list is shown below. TFC’s ratings are linked to TXT’s ratings through a support agreement and other factors. The support agreement req

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Fitch Upgrades Textron to ‘BBB-’; Outlook Stable

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Frontier Airlines is launching year-round service from Denver to Bloomington/Normal, Ill., and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and seasonal service to Bellingham, Wash.; Great Falls, Mont.; and Harrisburg, Pa.

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Frontier Announces Five New Denver Routes

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HR People & Strategy (HRPS) today announced its lineup of speakers for the 35th annual HRPS Global Conference, May 6-9 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan.

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HRPS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2012 Global Conference

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of ‘BBB’ to Kennametal Inc.’s (Kennametal) (NYSE: KMT) planned issuance of $300 million in fixed rate 10-year senior unsecured notes. The company intends to use proceeds to fund the repayment of $300 million in senior unsecured notes that mature in June 2012. Pending such use, the company intends to use the proceeds to repay any borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes. Kennametal’s Issu

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Fitch Rates Kennametal’s New Sr. Unsecured Debt ‘BBB’; Outlook Stable

ALTON, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Simmons Firm, a leading asbestos and mesothelioma law firm, will be a platinum sponsor of the 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference. The conference, organized by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), will be held March 30-April 1, 2012, at the Manhattan Beach Marriott in Manhattan Beach, Calif., to bring leading international experts together to discuss asbestos as a global public health crisis. “The Asbestos Disease Awareness Orga

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Simmons Law Firm Donates $100,000 to Raise Awareness About Dangers of Asbestos and Mesothelioma