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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2011
Page
3
Police responded to a late Friday armed robbery on East Main Street where four black male suspects displayed handguns and demanded property. No injuries were reported. Investigators seek tips at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers 618-549-2677. anonymous tips via the police site.
Senate Bill 173 proposes eliminating 250 government units annually over five years. State Sen. Terry Link defends reducing 7000+ units as a taxpayer burden, while opponents urge local control. Tim Bramlett notes existing township elimination procedures and questions constitutionality of a bipartisan commission overruling locals. Maggie Crotty insists local responsiveness matters. Senate Executive Committee sent the bill to the floor on an 8-6 vote.
Continental Tire moves to expand in Illinois with EDGE tax credits equal to state income tax withholdings for new jobs. Senator John O. Jones and Rep. John Cavaletto praise the measure as a regional boost and job creator in Jefferson County.
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