Illinois Hosts ShakeOut Drill With Cardinals Mascot
In Marion Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the St Louis Cardinals teamed to teach southern Illinois students earthquake preparedness Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed October 18 as Great U S ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Day 364000 Illinois residents registered including 309000 students Fredbird joined Deputy Director Jennifer Ricker at Jefferson Elementary School instructing students in Drop Cover Hold On at 10 18 am The drill emphasizes being prepared as the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones remain active with a potential catastrophic impact per a 2008 University of Illinois study. For more information visit ready illinois gov.
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C4 Juried Art Exhibition Opens at SIU Carbondale
The 12th annual C4 Juried Art Exhibition at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites student and community entries. Juror Brian Jobe will select winners awarding $500 total prizes. Entries drop off Oct 24 25 26 27 at the Glove Factory Surplus Gallery with fees.
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New tax break rules proposed for opportunity zone investors
Washington The Trump administration proposes Treasury rules guiding investment in 8700 opportunity zones across all states. The plan sets holding periods to defer taxes on profits, aiming to spur private capital, jobs, and growth in low income areas. Critics fear benefits to developers and funds may favor wealthier locales.
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Bridge replacement project moves toward state approval
Illinois Department of Transportation plans final state approval as a project report was mailed last week. Officials hope to include the bridge replacement on the March 8 state levy after a August inspection failure led to its closure.
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Illinois Supreme Court Restores Power Line Plot
Springfield Illinois Supreme Court voided a ruling blocking a 375 mile Ameren Transmission Co project in eastern Illinois. The 7-0 decision orders new eminent domain proceedings over 35 Edgar County land actions to complete a 30 mile Kansas to Indiana segment of the 345000 volt line, slated for late 2019. Kansas lies 192 miles south of Chicago.
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Site of 1908 race riot to be excavated in Springfield
Springfield planners approve a plan to excavate burned 1908 riot homes found in 2014 amid rail consolidation. The project, involving the Federal Railroad Administration and state historic bodies, will video record digs and interview archaeologists. Artifacts go to the Illinois State Museum for exhibits nationwide.
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HackSI marks sixth annual coding event at SIU on Nov 3 4
HackSI returns to Southern Illinois University with two 12 hour sessions on November 3 and 4 at the Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center Carbondale. No experience required and participants must register bring laptops and follow a code of conduct.
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Campus Lake returns as anglers reel in big grass carp
Whitledge notes diverse species in Campus Lake including algae eating carp and large grass carp. Georgia Doss recalls a 63 pound grass carp as her best catch, taking 45 minutes to haul it. SIUC students like Cohen Carter join Saluki Bassers, praising the lake's revival and inviting more neighbors to fish.
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