Roof damage spurs review of Carbondale Public Safety Center
Mayor Brad Cole says a review is underway into storm damage to the Public Safety Center roof from an April 19 event. A south side roof section ripped away, debris damaged nearby rentals, a temporary cap placed, and engineers and architects assess repairs. Target is June or July completion if weather allows. Dr. Norris.
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Williamson County Seeks Help After Road Sign Theft
Williamson County authorities seek tips after six stolen Road Closed and barricade signs reported south of Marion near Old Creal Springs Road and Market Road. Each sign with barricade costs about 151 dollars. theft could be a Class 4 felony with up to three years in prison and a 25 thousand dollar fine. Call 618 997 6541 or CrimeStoppers at 800 414 8477 or submit tips online or by text starting with quicktip.
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Centralia Men Sentenced for Crack Cocaine Crimes
Two Centralia men received lengthy prison terms for crack cocaine charges. Frederick L. Webster, 49, got 180 months after pleading guilty to four counts including distribution in 2009 and possession with intent to distribute over five grams in 2010. Mario J. Roby, 24, drew 151 months after pleading guilty to two counts of distributing crack in 2009.
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Stephen Wigginton
Frederick L. Webster
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Cypress Cache River Nature Fest Rescheduled to June 4
The annual nature fest in the Cache River area is postponed due to rain and flooding. Hikes and canoe and kayak trips are canceled for this weekend and moved to June 4 when conditions improve.
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Ameren Plant Tax Appeal Delayed By Counterproposal Review
Jackson County Board of Review will take a few days to decide Ameren Grand Tower plant value after Shawnee USD 84 counterproposal and testimony are reviewed. The dispute hinges on 2009 assessments ranging from 136 million countywide value to Ameren’s 30 million full value, with 2.9 million in taxes at stake and multiple entities affected.
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Jim Pribble
Board of Review
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Shawnee Community College
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Township, Parks, and Roads and Bridges
Illinois
Morgan County
Guardian editor Jahman Anikulapo visits SIUC for student talks
Lagos Guardian Sunday editor Jahman Anikulapo tours Southern Illinois University Carbondale visiting the College of Mass Communications and Media Arts to speak with classes such as Freelance Feature Writing and Media and Society. He plans exhibitions in Rome and a Nollywood talk at the Global Media Center and will share ideas from his 25 year journalism career.
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New York City
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New York
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Uche Onyebadi
School of Journalism
Onyebadi
Alan Rogers
Jahman Oladejo
Free counseling offered by Illinois Department of Insurance
The Illinois Department of Insurance schedules two free one-on-one counseling sessions this week for storm-affected residents. Sessions run 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday at Du Quoin City Hall and Thursday at Centralia City Hall. Staff assist with documenting storm damage, repairs, homeowners coverage, and claims processes. Call 866-445-5364 for info. Beware of unlicensed adjusters offering favorable settlements. Public adjusters must be licensed. verify license status before contracting.
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Illinois
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E. Poplar St
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S. Poplar St
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Sheila Simon opens Carbondale office to assist residents
Illinois Lt. Gov Sheila Simon hosted an open house at her Carbondale office inside IDOT on Old Illinois 13 near Tower Road. She welcomed questions on state policies from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. and noted weekly presence Monday and Friday with Springfield and Chicago offices also available. Patti Clark leads the Southern Illinois Regional Office and will be assisted by an intern, with appointments encouraged. The office features woodwork by inmates and artwork from Anthill Gallery.
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