District 19 ISP Reports October Traffic Activity in CARMI
Illinois State Police District 19 led by Commander Cory Ristvedt released October figures covering Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline and Gallatin counties. The month saw 951 incidents, 336 citations, 859 written warnings, 145 speeding citations, six DUIs, 40 occupant restraint citations, 22 criminal arrests, 281 speeding warnings, 41 motorist arrests, 137 carrier inspections, and 45 crashes including two fatal crashes with two fatalities. District 19 also issued 199 citations and 343 warnings for Fatal Four violations involving DUI speeding seatbelt use and distracted driving.
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Duck boat owner settles with Missouri family in fatal Branson tragedy
The Ripley Entertainment unit settled with the family of William Bright and Janice Bright, killed when Stretch Duck 07 sank on Table Rock Lake during a July storm. The suit names Ride the Ducks International, captain Kenneth McKee, and land driver Robert Williams as defendants. McKee is indicted for federal boat operation violations. The Brights celebrated their 45th anniversary as others injured and victims from Indiana, Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas are noted in the broader case.
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Washington IL Tornado Recovery Nears Five Year Mark
Washington Illinois Area Foundation has raised about 1.6 million for area residents after the 2013 tornado that damaged or destroyed around 1,000 homes and killed one person. Even with under 10,000 left, local groups organized help via Facebook pages like Washington IL Tornado Recovery and Tornado Support. Mayor Gary Manier says recovery is ongoing and residents remain committed to rebuilding and staying in Washington.
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Impeachment not on Democrats immediate to do list
House Democrats plan focus on public works, health care costs, and oversight of the administration. Nancy Pelosi stresses impeachment as a last resort for the moment, urging bipartisan steps and targeting a kitchen-table agenda to satisfy voters.
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Video gambling drives Illinois gambling revenue surge
Illinois reports video gambling revenues jumped over 75 percent in three years, generating 1.4 billion in net income and about 70 million in local tax revenue. The study notes riverboat casinos declined after 2012 while gambling expansion faces market saturation and questions on new tax gains.
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Uptown Mount Carmel Offers One Stop Christmas Shopping
Hipsher noted Uptown Mount Carmel provides a full shopping and party experience. Market Street drew crowds with cars lining the street Friday as shoppers took advantage of the one stop shop. The season offers continue with deals peaking this weekend.
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Springfield area school leader named top Illinois school board president
Richard Nogal, president of Consolidated High School District 230 in Orland Park, was named the 2018 Thomas Lay Burroughs Award winner by the Illinois State Board of Education for outstanding local leadership. He led a 7,300-student district with inclusive goal setting and created Community Connection to link partner boards, law enforcement, and officials.
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