Illinois counties may join list of smog problem areas
Eleven Illinois counties in the Chicago and St Louis regions are expected to be named as noncompliant under a tougher smog standard. Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and parts of Grundy and Kendall, plus Madison, St Clair, Monroe and Jersey counties may be labeled moderate noncompliance. The EPA will announce the list, reflecting the shift to an eight hour smog measure with stricter 85 ppb limit.
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Illinois
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
U.S. Epa
Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will and McHenry
Grundy
Kendall
Madison, St. Clair
Monroe
Jersey
Metro East
McMurray
Schachel
Campus
Trash Cleanup in Carbondale Beautifies Streets
Keep Carbondale Beautiful volunteers assign areas to collect trash, bag it, and weigh it at Turley Park. Awards go to individuals and groups for most trash with bonuses for separating glass and aluminum. Last year about two tons were collected. the event ends with a lunch and leisure time in a cleaner town.
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Turley Park
Schachel
Carbondale
Du Quoin Hosts Cleanup and Waste Drop Off Event
Du Quoin will host a household hazardous waste collection at the State Fairground from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday April 24 free of charge accepting oil based paint thinner insecticides used oil lawn chemicals and antifreeze not accepted fireworks medical waste smoke detectors or fire extinguishers. The same day Plaza Tire in Carbondale will accept tires car batteries and used oil from 8 a.m. to noon with a four tire limit per person.
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DU Quoin
Carbondale
du Quoin State Fairground
Call Dale
Andrea Kampworth
Plaza Tire
East Main
Schachel
Patrolman Volunteers Layoff To Help Colleague In Benton
Benton police officer Brent Doty offers to take a voluntary layoff to allow fellow officer Erthall to remain employed. Doty, 45, a Desert Shield veteran with Marine Corps service, plans to seek other law enforcement work after his final shift on April 30, hoping the act preserves his colleague’s career.
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Erthall
Doty
Marine Corps
Brent
Franklin County
Benton
Police Chief Isaacs terminated amid administrative differences
Moore cites allegations by Werkmeister after the council meeting about staffing shortages. Isaacs assumed the role immediately. An emotional Erthall praised Craig Doty for a decisive, kind act, saying it shows the Benton Police Department family spirit and deep gratitude from his own family.
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Moore
Werkmeister
Isaacs
Erthall
Craig Doty
Benton
Blagojevich fee hikes miss target amid revenue doubts
State officials say fee increases are on track to meet overall revenue, but audits show shortfalls. Projects for criminal conviction surcharges and personalized plate fees have plunged, with estimates of up to 11 million and 19 million for next year shrinking to a fraction. Critics warn the administration overestimated intake, citing banks and real estate fees far underperforming.
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Blagojevich
Budget Office
Becky Carroll
Economic and Fiscal Commission
Steven Rauschenberger
Belgin
Economic and Fiscal Commission Revenue
Jim Muschinske
Office of Banks and Real Estate
Secretary of State
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Andrea. Kampworth
Thesouthern
Jim Muir
Shawneelink
Rauschenberger
Senate
Southern
Firstcellular.com
Anna
DuQuoin Harrisburg
Marion
Mt. Care
MiVernon
Olney
West Frankfort
Hinces Centre
University Mall
Ram
Wal-Mart
Caimi Hartisburg
Fairfield
Sparta
Business Solutions
First Cellular
Crossville Communications
Gill's Salar
Tamitton County Communications
Summas Drug Store
Kesel Hardware
Novacom Inc
Shawnee Telephone
Wabash Telephone
Cie
Landscape Center
SON Mgerse Veyiue
VIE Marion, IL
Aaa
Liggett
Per Carton
Kentucky
Hinkleville Rd
Paducah
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