Archive - Illinois
TimelineSetter: Easy Timelines From Spreadsheets, Now Open to All
Last week we announced TimelineSetter, our new tool for creating beautiful interactive HTML timelines. Today, after a short private beta with some of our fellow news application developers, we’re opening the code to everyone.
Deteriorating Oil and Gas Wells Threaten Drinking Water, Homes Across the Country
Oil, gas and tainted water can seep through abandoned gas and oil wells into drinking water sources and sometimes into septic systems. But most states don't have enough money to plug them.
Homeowner Wins Reprieve After ProPublica Story
OneWest is postponing the foreclosure of a homeowner we reported on yesterday.
Lawsuit Reveals How a Middleman Is Blocking Mortgage Modifications for Homeowners
The suit is a window into a broken system where even though the actual investors, when asked, say they want to allow mortgage modifications, the bank that acts as their representative has refused to allow them.
Pennsylvania Limits Authority of Oil and Gas Inspectors
A leaked memo says oil and gas inspectors can no longer issue violations to drilling companies in the Marcellus Shale without first getting the approval of top officials.
While Nuclear Waste Piles Up in U.S., Billions in Fund to Handle It Sit Unused
Energy companies have been suing the government over a lack of a long-term fix for nuclear waste -- costing taxpayers millions and potentially billions.
Appeals Court Makes It Easier for Gov’t to Hold Gitmo Detainees
The case could make it more difficult for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay to win release.
Factchecking Banks' Dubious Claims on Interchange Fees
Are interchange fees rising? The banking industry has one answer, but the Fed has another. Here's why.
Feds to Follow ProPublica, Release Dialysis Clinic Data
Officials with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told Sen. Grassley they are now providing Dialysis Facility Reports, statistical compilations on each of the nation's 5,000-plus dialysis clinics, to anyone upon request and are trying to add the reports to Medicare’s Dialysis Facility Compare website.
Sports Desk Update: Academic Performance Uneven Predictor of March Madness Results
Our NCAA tournament predictions based on academic progress ratings show an inconsistent relationship with how the Final Four are actually panning out.
