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After mass layoffs, survivors get rising workloads
After the mass layoffs that took place amid the Great Recession, it's not surprising that those workers who remain report they're laboring harder than ever.
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Lindsay Lohan hearing: Judge rules actress can't ease up on drug testing for movie shoot
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Lindsay Lohan has lost a bid to ease restrictions involving drug and alcohol testing so she can attend a film shoot in Texas.
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Green to the grave is a growing trend
True environmentalists now have a way to make even their last acts on Earth eco-friendly.
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County, sheriff employees arbitration yields agreement on 2011 contracts
After months of negotiations, the union representing the employees of the Sheriff department has reached an agreement, through arbitration, on the fiscal year 2011 contract according to Paul Gruefe, a representative for the county during the negotiations.
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Street committee tackles parking problems
The Washington Street Committee met Wednesday to talk about a few parking issues in the city.
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County dept. heads concerned about vacation policy
Lee County Treasurer Janet Strunk wasn't sure if she could break through the feeling of secrecy surrounding union negotiations to express her concerns about a proposed policy to force county employees to use vacation in at least half-day increments.
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No injuries in Lancaster building collapse
No injuries are reported in Saturday night's building collapse on the downtown square in Lancaster.
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Quincy Police investigate murder
QUINCY, ILL. -- Quincy Police are looking for a murder suspect. 28-year-old Phillip Diaz Jr is wanted for murder.
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A former Cooper County Catholic priest appears in court Monday
COOPER COUNTY, MO -- A former Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing young boys will appear in court Monday.
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