Burris cautions on Illinois finances at Oregon dinner
Illinois Comptroller Roland Burris warned of ongoing fiscal strain while praising Oregon’s economic vigor at the Oregon Golf Club. He cited a $600 million deficit for 1988 and 1989, outlined education funding plans, and suggested the governor’s budget proposals aim for revenue growth as he left open a possible gubernatorial bid.
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Roland Burris
Illinois
Oregon Chamber of Commerce
Oregon Golf Club
Burris
Comptroller’s Office
Thompson
Oregon man seeks veteran's memorial on courthouse lawn
An Oregon man proposed a housed memorial on the courthouse lawn to honor World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam Conflict. The plan features a 40 foot tall star base, a Congressional Medal of Honor star motif, and flags from all service branches. The proposal will be coordinated with the Properties Committee after board endorsement. The same meeting updated liquor laws allowing Sunday sales May 1 with a twofold fee for six day licenses and a six month Sunday license from May 1 to Oct 31, pro rated at half the usual price. Drive up liquor sales and sales at gasoline stations are restricted, with Hilltop Gas n Save Monroe Center and Castle Rock Lounge grandfathered unless sold.
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Marvin Kunde
Ogle
Kunde
U.S
Hilltop Gas ’N Save
Monroe Center
Castle Rock
Red Cross bloodmobile set for Dixon fire dept
Dixon City firefighters plan the fourth annual Red Cross bloodmobile on April 25 from 1 to 6 pm at the Fire Department 113 W Second St. Lt Brian Mueller notes volunteers are calling past donors to schedule appointments. extra nurses and tables will speed flow and refreshments will follow. Walk-ins welcome. Call 288-3323 to book.
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Red Cross
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Second St
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Jury selection continues in Pierce murder trial
Calin Pierce, 31, of Earlville faces murder charges in the beating and stabbing death of Carrie Duncan, 80, of Paw Paw on Nov 2. The Lee County circuit court assembled a 12 jurors panel with two alternates to be chosen as proceedings lasted into the morning. Deputy state’s attorney Daniel Fish and defense counsel Al Williams questioned prospective jurors to gauge bias while Judge Tomas Magdich guided proceedings. The state plans to argue Pierce and co defendant Kathy Bennett, 25, Earlville, threatened Duncan over a money dispute.
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Pierce
Earlville
Carrie Duncan
Paw Paw
Lee County Circuit Court
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Lee County
Daniel Fish
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al Williams
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Fish
Duncan
Kathy Bennett
Revolutionary War grave to be dedicated near Polo
The Ogle County Cemetery Preservation Committee will dedicate the grave of a Revolutionary War veteran at Buffalo Grove Cemetery near Polo at 2 p.m. Sunday. The event, one of four known veteran graves in the county, includes placing markers at other sites this summer.
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Ogle County
Hicks
Ogle County Board
Ogle County Cemetery Preservation Committee
Ogle County Genealogical Society
Ogle County Historical Society
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