County bridge closes permanently near Keensburg
Wabash County announces permanent closure of a bridge on County Road 650 East South of Keensburg after IDOT rating prompts shutdown. Barricades placed. officials aim to speed up replacement plans with bids next summer while securing right of way and allowing winter work. Two nearby residents must detour to a gravel road.
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Keensburg
Wabash
Dustin K. Bunting
Bunting
Illinois Department of Transportation
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Truancy officer post deemed redundant in Wabash County
Wabash County will not hire for the truancy officer role as ROE 20 covers truancy in nine southeast Illinois counties. Commissioners cited ROE grant funding and workload, noting ROE staff already handle court calls and paperwork. State’s Attorney and officials praised ROE truancy officer Roscoe Brashears, with Sheriff Morgan and Commissioner Dean calling him effective.
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Wabash
Robie Thompson
Thompson
Illinois
ROE
Timothy Hocking
Cassandra Goldman
Goldman
Roscoe Brashears
Derek Morgan
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Illinois launches online college cost and outcome tool
Springfield Gov Bruce Rauner unveiled ILCollege 2Career, a new online program for Illinois students and families to compare post graduate earnings, debt load, and career prospects across public and private colleges. The site lets users view disciplines at individual schools to gauge value and local economic impact.
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Springfield
Illinois
Ilcollege2career
Bruce Rauner
Daily Prayer Gratitude for Blessings in Difficult Times
A brief prayer thanks God for blessings during hard times. It asks for continued gratitude and divine help to stay grateful in all circumstances. Amen.
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Dan Kieffer
Mount Carmel
Bill Hudson
Weekend Weather Outlook From Sunday to Tuesday
The forecast lists Sunday with 69 high and 58 low with showers likely. Monday reaches 75 and 57 under mostly cloudy skies. Tuesday tops at 77 and 61 with partly cloudy conditions.
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