Severe weather threatens after historic flood risk rises
National Weather Service in Paducah warns of ongoing flood danger across Southern Illinois as waters rise on the Ohio and Mississippi. Old Shawneetown declares a state of emergency and issues voluntary evacuation as river stages near historic highs.
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Gallatin County
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Mississippi
Ohio
Artist seeks payment from Murphysboro over Towne Center Park
Metal artist John Medwedeff pressed the Murphysboro City Council for the remaining 62000 owed for Towne Center Park. He said the IOU has hurt his business, while the mayor noted the park may not yet be complete and questioned ADA compliance and a water leak. The dispute extends beyond a year, with no litigation stated.
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Murphysboro
John Medwedeff
Towne Center Park
Medwedeff
IOU
Mark Costa
Ron Williams
Ten Commandments monument unveiled on Easter Sunday in Harrisburg
Hundreds braved a steady downpour on Easter Sunday for a double celebration in Harrisburg square. The event marked the unveiling of a large stone monument inscribed with the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes, with a "Resurrection Dance" tied to Easter traditions and a street closure near the courthouse for the ceremony. Speaker Danny Gibbs described the Sinai origin of the stone.
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Mount
Saline County
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