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Sears lists 79 closures, none in Illinois

Chicago - Sears has announced a partial list of closures. They noted earlier this week that 100-120 in their family of stores would close due to lackluster holiday sales.

In the Media by Tim O'Brien

New York subways could be shut down due to Hurricane Irene

New York - The city that never sleeps is preparing to shut down their subway system as New York City prepares for Hurricane Irene's arrival.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

The Recession Hits Shriners Hospitals Hard

They help the helpless but if the recession keeps on track Shriners may have to pull out of the hospital business within five years.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

L.A. Sheriff Blasted for Jumping the Gun to Close Two Jails

Calling it the Baca debacle, Los Angeles County officials took L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca to task for suggesting that he may close down the Men’s Central Jail in downtown L.A. and perhaps another jail due to budget shortfalls.

In the Media by Sandy Sand - 2 comments

Another Economic Casualty, Motion Picture Hospital to Close

One by one in San Fernando Valley, a sprawling bedroom community of Los Angeles, icons are disappearing. The latest is today’s announcement of the closure of the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s country hospital and convalescent home.

In the Media by Sandy Sand - 4 comments

When Bigger Means Better - Welsh Children's Education Improves In Larger Schools

A strange, but new revelation is sweeping the little country of Wales - children suffering school closures are finding it seemingly beneficial to their education. Why? Because standards are rising when small schools close to make way for bigger ones

In the Media by Michelle Duffy - 1 comment

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Library closures inquiry begins

MPs hear evidence from librarians and campaigners at the beginning of an inquiry into library closures.

Rally over hospital closure worry

Campaigners opposed to changes at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli stage what they call a "stop the closure" march and rally.

Weather causes Quebec school closures

Freezing rain warnings have caused several school closures across the province of Quebec.

VIDEO: Protests over Remploy closures

More than 1,500 disabled workers face losing their jobs this summer with the closure of a third of all Remploy factories.

Aveos closures prompt mayors to ask Ottawa to intervene

The mayors of three cities affected by the Aveos closures are pressuring Ottawa to call an emergency meeting between the maintenance company and Air Canada.