Notable local awards and certifications across Illinois communities
Scott Lee of Jackson County Care and Rehab Center earned a perfect score completing a 16 hour Project Lifesaver training. Lovella Craddock, Hamilton County clerk, is recognized as Clerk/Recorder of the Year candidate for statewide honors. Wain Taylor of Mac Weld Carbondale is among four pro am NASCAR engine build finalists in Las Vegas. Three Carbondale Clinic physicians achieved board certification in infectious diseases internal medicine and surgery. For more information, call (618) 549-5361.
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Environmental Services
Jackson County Care and Rehab Center
Murphysboro
Project Lifesaver
Jackson County Rehab and Care Center
U.S
Craddock
Hamilton County
Lovella Craddock
Illinois
Carbondale Wain Taylor
Mac Weld
Carbondale
Las Vegas
The Hartford C Quarant Tax Scramble Ends Soon
Procrastinators rush to file federal returns as April 15 nears with 11:59 p.m. deadlines. IRS and post offices offer round the clock help, while new software and credit card options ease the process. Advice urges gathering records, finding forms, and avoiding last minute chaos.
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Feds
United States
IRS
Teaching the game he loves Athlete uses what he learned in the minor leagues to start business
Bryan Wolff, a 1990 Herrin high school graduate, spent a decade chasing baseball in the minors with six organizations after being drafted by the Padres. He now returns home to start a new venture, applying lessons learned on the field to his business.
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Herrin
Bryan Wolff
Wolff
Herrin High School
San Diego Padres
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
Okla
San Diego
Kansas
Former pro Bryan Wolff runs youth clinics after 10 year career
Bryan Wolff spent a decade in professional baseball across six organizations before retiring at 31. He now teaches kids through clinics at The Batter's Box in Herrin and Terry's Sports in Marion, aiming to coach at college or pro level someday. He reflects on a strong ERA title in the Southern League and all-star selections, while noting his pride in achievements and moving forward.
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Wolff
Herrin
Terry's
Marion
New York Yankees
Illinois leaders spark fear for state business future
Business leaders and Republicans warn Democratic actions in Springfield could raise costs and push firms out of Illinois. Proposed measures include a higher minimum wage, easier worker lawsuits, a union official as labor chief, higher fees, and fewer tax exemptions. With a $5 billion budget hole, critics say job losses and plant closings loom, while advocates cite revenue needs.
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Springfield
Illinois
Douglas Whitley
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Department of Labor
Illinois Afl-Cio
Margaret Blackshere
Blackshere
Senate
Frank Watson
Greenville
Watson
Rick Baker
Illinois Quad-City
Minimum wage rise eyed to revive state economy
Budget address sparks debate in Springfield as Gov Blagojevich proposes lifting the minimum wage from 5.15 to 6.50 an hour. Proponents cite boosted spending and jobs. opponents warn of higher costs for small firms, potentially pushing work across state lines. Analysts calculate annual costs for employers and note the 5 billion deficit complicates the outlook.
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Clevite Engine Parts
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American Board of Internal Medicine
Dr. Cave
Department of Internal Medicine
Ian Concilio, M.D
American Board of Surgery
Concilio
Www
Thesouthern.com
THE
Hartford Cqurant
Dianne Besander
Internal Revenue Service
Breil Is
Paseball
Robert Kelley
H Herrin
John D. Homan
Travis
Rod Blagojevich
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