Mount Carmel approves Oak Street sidewalk plan
The Mount Carmel City Council voted unanimously to build a sidewalk on the west side of Oak Street citing uncertain costs from environmental concerns at the Snap-on property. Officials noted moving poles to the east would require private land purchase and could trigger environmental liabilities, leaving the west side as the safer option. Commissioner Joe Judge was absent.
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West Side
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Witsman
Joe Judge
SIU trustees approve Dunn separation, Dorsey interim president
Edwardsville SIU board votes unanimously to end Randy Dunn’s presidency with a six month severance of 215000 and his move to visiting professor role at 100000 salary starting Jan 1. J Kevin Dorsey named interim president, with a search firm likely for a permanent replacement.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
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SIU School of Medicine
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SIU Edwardsville
Carbondale
Dorsey
Amy Sholar
Wabash Community Unit approves pay-to-play hike
The Wabash Community Unit Schools Board voted to raise pay-to-play transportation costs with a $200 per student cap and a $100 fee per sport, aiming to offset transportation expenses. The district plans a $500 family cap, covering middle and high school students, as per superintendent Bleyer. A July 16 meeting marked his first as superintendent and notes potential return of the preschool program pending funding.
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Rauner presses Russia blame over 2016 election
Springfield governor Bruce Rauner states he is troubled by President Trump's comments on Russia and Putin, urging accountability for Russian interference. He cites clear evidence that Russians hacked election records in Illinois and 21 other states and calls for strong action.
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Daily Prayer Gratitude for God Working Through Weakness
A brief prayer thanks God for the ability to work through our weaknesses and invites ongoing guidance. Amen.
Rauner signs laws to speed up Quincy veterans housing
Governor Rauner signed measures to hasten rebuilding at the Quincy veterans home replacing dormitories and plumbing to curb Legionnaires disease. The plan lets design and build work be handled by one firm, with engineering this summer and a master plan by year end. A nearby former nursing unit is added to the campus.
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