Archive for September 25, 2007

Chicago High-Rise Evacuated after Asbestos Discovery

The discovery on Wednesday of asbestos in a Lakeview high-rise in Chicago has forced residents there to search for a new place to stay for at least the next few weeks.

School's in Session — and so is Asbestos Cleanup

While Menchville High School students are busy hitting the books this semester, renovation crews are busy removing asbestos from the school's ceiling, causing many parents to worry their children may be exposed to asbestos.

Borough Hall Renovation Crew Claims Asbestos Exposure

A crew that had been working on the restoration of Staten Island's Borough Hall since last October filed a notion of intent to sue the city Monday for asbestos exposure.

Joplin Group Announces Initiative to Decriminalize Marijuana

The year-long battle to decriminalize misdemeanor amounts of marijuana and paraphernalia that is used to smoke it has begun Friday in a Missouri town.

California Town Fights Meth Problem with Help of Federal Government

Law enforcement in Redding and Shasta County received a huge helping hand from the federal government in their fight against methamphetamine.