Tamms Year Ten supporters clash with guard during hearing
Protesters and Tamms Year Ten members confronted Illinois lawmakers as a witness displayed a replica weapon during testimony on closing Tamms prison. State officials argued over the plan while witnesses, mostly prison employees supporters, debated safety and human rights concerns.
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Tamms closure debate pits budget cuts against jobs and safety
Southern Illinois faces a heated clash over closing Tamms Correctional Center. Proponents cite $26 million annual savings but critics warn of $33 million regional economic loss and hundreds of jobs. Officials note inmate transfers could crowd Menard and Pontiac while safety concerns spark blunt warnings from Phelps and Best.
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Southern
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IDOC
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Illinois pledges $13 million for tornado relief plan
Government agencies announce a $13 million tornado relief package with up to $5 million from the Community Development Assistance Program, $1 million with Ameren Illinois for energy efficiency, and $2 million in USDA Rural Development loans. Funds cover housing, infrastructure, debris removal, and local government reimbursements.
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Illinois and Missouri Lottery Draw Results and Jackpots
The listing shows daily Pick Three and Pick Four results for Illinois Missouri and Kentucky with midday and evening draws. It lists Lotto Little Lotto Mega Millions Kentucky and Powerball jackpots including a Powerball jackpot at 70 million dollars.
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Today in History highlights April 3 events across years
Today marks several historical moments from 1942 Bataan’s final assault leading to the Death March, 1776 Harvard honorary degree for George Washington, 1860 Pony Express start, 1882 Jesse James’s death, and MLK Jr.’s 1968 mountaintop speech. Also notes Bush’s 2008 comments on Iraq war funding versus spring break.
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Inaccurate Contact Info Prompt Front Page Error
The Southern corrects a front page business item about a Field Day at McNitt Growers with the wrong contact number for Devin Brown. The correct number is 618-771-0237. Readers are invited to report further errors via three local phone lines.
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