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In odd twist, industry agrees to ban ‘microbeads’

Environmentalists in Illinois expected a battle royal over their call for a statewide ban on “microbeads," tiny bits of plastic used in personal care products such as facial scrubs and toothpaste that are flowing by the billions into the Great Lakes and other waterways.



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Ball State looks to recover from fraud cases

While two cases of fraud have made a $13 million dent on long-term reserves, Ball State officials say the university is focused on recovering the assets, holding people accountable and implementing procedures to avoid the situation in the future.



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FOOTBALL: Cardinals announce two transfers

The Ball State football team has added two transfers for the 2014 season.Bruce Heggie, a defensive lineman from Notre Dame, and Julian Jackson, a defensive lineman from El Camino Community, will both play for head coach Pete Lembo this upcoming season.“We are pleased to welcome Bruce and Julian to the Ball State football family,” Lembo said in a statement.