Alderman Colt McVey Plans to Resign from Johnston City Council
Johnston City Alderman Colt McVey told Mayor Jim Mitchell he will resign citing time constraints. He led the economic development committee and will submit his resignation in writing for action at the April 24 meeting. McVey is the second alderman to resign this year after Jimmy Dean.
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Colt McVey
Johnston
Jim Mitchell
McVey
Mitchell
Council
Jimmy Dean
Barbara Buckner
Gathering of the Juggalos Returns to Cave-In-Rock Aug 8
The Gathering of the Juggalos festival will run August 8 to 12 at Hog Rock campground in Hardin County headlined by Insane Clown Posse. The event draws thousands, has sparked controversy for nudity and drugs, and three attendees have died since 2007. House Bill 5479 seeks an amusement tax to fund local public services and is now with the House Rules Committee.
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Hog Rock
Hardin County
Brandon Phelps
John Bradley
House
Rules Committee
SIU student trustee voting ends today in Carbondale
Voters choose among Tyler Chance Geoff Grammer and Jesse Cler for one of two SIU board seats. Balloting runs until 4 p m today at the Student Center and Student Recreation Center. The winner serves a one year term starting July alongside an Edwardsville seat. Two arrested on meth charges in Franklin County.
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Carbondale
SIU Board of Trustees
Tyler Chance
West Frankfort
Geoff Grammer
Alton
Jesse Cler
Penfield
SIU
Edwardsville
Hardin County appoints sheriff and prosecutor
Wayne Eichorn named Joyce Cullison widow of Lloyd Cullison to finish his term as sheriff while Melissa Presser, a Democrat, becomes state’s attorney to fill the vacancy caused by Roger Ralph’s resignation. Cullison has nearly 13 years in the sheriff’s office amid mixed reaction to Presser’s appointment.
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Hardin County
Wayne Eichorn
Joyce Cullison
Lloyd “Smokey” Cullison
Melissa Presser
Eichorn
Roger Ralph
Cullison
Smokey
Presser
Pope County
RLC develops online green programs for workforce
Rend Lake College joins Illinois Green Economy Network hub to offer two online two year programs in sustainable design and facilities management. Each program includes four classes with embedded general studies and lab hours for hands on experience with a spring 2013 launch goal. The IGEN consortium links 48 community colleges to advance sustainable practices and green economic growth.
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INA
Rend Lake College
Illinois Green Economy Network
Career Pathways Consortium
RLC
Terry Wilkerson
IGEN
Matt Jackson
Jefferson County Faces State Payment Delays Burden
Jefferson County Board Chairman Robert White and Second Judicial Circuit officials meet to solve a financial strain caused by late state reimbursements for probation officer payroll. The circuit covers 12 counties and Jefferson risks turning payroll processing to Franklin County if payments lag, with Franklin facing similar delays.
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Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
Robert White
Second Judicial Circuit
White
Franklin County
U.S
Stephen G. Sawyer
Murphysboro Council Adds Truancy Ordinance
Murphysboro council votes to add a truancy ordinance to the revised code. Students 13 and older face fines up to 100 dollars or community service or both. Parents of under 13 face the same penalties. Police and school officials may ticket violators. emergencies and certain exemptions apply.
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Murphysboro
Council
Freeman Environmental Services
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