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Employment Gains Seen For People With Disabilities

By: Michelle Diament

Disability Scoop

9/3/10

Unemployment concerns eased slightly for Americans with disabilities in August, receding from near record levels the month prior, the Labor Department said Friday.

'It's been a ball': Sandwich Police Chief Olson ready to retire

By: Kate Schott

DeKalb Daily Chronicle

9/3/10

SANDWICH – After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Sandwich Police Chief Rick Olson is ready to retire from the force and try something new.

DeWitt couple's 2-year-old with special needs captures hearts wherever she goes

By: Deirdre Cox Baker

Quad-City Times

9/3/10

Two-year-old Marlee Michaelsen has her hair in pigtails and flashes her mom a huge smile. She laughs and waves her hands like any other toddler, her happiness clearly evident. Marlee, though, has been diagnosed with mental disabilities, and her parents are adjusting to that aspect of life.