<p>On Monday, Illinois Governor Quinn signed off on a grant of $57 million to be used for renovations. The grant money is part of a statewide capital improvement plan, which is funded by taxes as well as online gambling. One structure that will …
<p>Residents of Du Quoin, Illinois had heard the same promise for years: The new school is coming soon. And finally, after nearly a decade of waiting, the new high school may soon be a reality. The $10 million Du Quoin was promised to finance the …
<p>Minnesota’s Waseca Public Library will be closed during upcoming asbestos removal and renovations. The library will be closed off for a three-week period, running from July 30 through August 23. The library is undergoing improvements, …
<p>City councilors will meet today in Augusta, Maine to discuss how they will pay for the removal of unexpectedly large amounts of asbestos-laden material from a former Augusta mill. Asbestos was once used in insulation, fireproofing, and other …
<p>A former Harrah’s employee is suing the famous Las Vegas resort and casino for $10 million. Ernie Savannah alleges that he and his three year old son became ill after he was exposed to asbestos at Harrah’s. Savannah’s …
<p>In Bellingham, Washington, asbestos caused a building on the Western Washington University campus to shut down Monday morning. The Humanities Building at WWU has been evacuated after asbestos was possible released into the air there. Asbestos can …
<p>In South Berwick, Maine, town officials are planning to convert a church into the new home for the library. The former St. Michael’s Church will soon be transformed into a town library. The town purchased the church last year for the sum …
<p>A Minneapolis family may have been exposed to asbestos in their apartment after a botched furnace replacement. Sherene O’Hern and her family left their apartment after becoming concerned about the health risks they might face. When they …
<p>Selectmen in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire had a lengthy discussion about the future of a local nursery school. The Wolfeboro Nursery School was forced to abandon their former location after asbestos was found in the crawlspace of the former Railroad …
<p>The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has accused a northern St. Louis County fire district of several asbestos-related violations. The DNR has offered to settle out of court, but is seeking a settlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars. …
<p>In the current economic climate, there is a lot of talk about rising unemployment. But according to one MIT professor, what we should be facing is the exact opposite. “There is actually so much to do we’re actually going to …
<p>A new study is shedding light on how lung cancer spreads throughout the human body. Scientists hope that this new research can lead to more effective lung cancer treatments for patients all over the world. Asbestos exposure, along with other …
<p>A new study is shedding light on how lung cancer spreads throughout the human body. Scientists hope that this new research can lead to more effective lung cancer treatments for patients all over the world. Asbestos exposure, along with other …
<p>Consumers who purchased asbestos-laden toys based on the hit television show “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” are now eligible for refunds. The toys were tainted with toxic asbestos, a mineral that is linked to the development …
<p>Consumers who purchased asbestos-laden toys based on the hit television show “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” are now eligible for refunds. The toys were tainted with toxic asbestos, a mineral that is linked to the development …
<p>A Japanese labor ministry survey showed earlier this week that 1,063 Japanese citizens are now eligible for worker’s compensation. The people are now considered eligible because their illnesses have been linked to exposure to asbestos on …
<p>A Japanese labor ministry survey released last week revealed that approximately 1,063 Japanese citizens are now eligible for worker’s compensation, and are now considered eligible because their illnesses have been linked to occupational …
<p>Lawmakers will soon decide the future of an aging building in Bath, New York. The structure was once home to a county healthcare facility. On Tuesday, Steuben County lawmakers, including legislators from the Finance and AIP committees, met to tour …
<p>Nigel Dodds has made quite a name for himself in the UK political arena. Hailing from Northern Ireland, Dodds is a Member of Parliament, and also serves as the Finance Minister. Dodds made headlines when he announced that he plans to recommend …
<p>Lawmakers will soon decide the future of an aging building in Bath, New York. The structure was once home to a county healthcare facility. On Tuesday, Steuben County lawmakers, including legislators from the Finance and AIP committees, met to tour …
