Press Release: 2006
Violation notice for Exelon
in 2006March 2 By Kim SmithHerald News Staff Writer The power company Exelon has received a second notice of violations at its nuclear power plant in the Braidwood area, part of the state’s investigation into radioactive water spills. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama wants to force nuclear companies to immediately report all leaks of radioactive substances. […]
Guilty Verdict in 1992 Slaying
in 2006February 11 By Stewart Warren Herald News Staff WriterJOLIET — For the second time, a jury found a Joliet man guilty Friday of a 1992 gang-related murder. Rene Martinez, 29, could be sentenced to 60 years in prison for the crime. “We are very happy that the jury arrived at the correct verdict,” said Will County […]
Will County Vows Investigation of Radioactive Spills
in 2006February 10 Will County State’s Atty. James Glasgow has launched an “aggressive” investigation of radioactive tritium spills at a nuclear power station at the county’s southwest tip, he said Thursday. His office is collecting scientific data on the contamination and plans to meet with the Illinois attorney general’s office, which has expertise in enforcing the […]