Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell accused in $30 million embezzlement
Public larceny fears rise as Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, in office since the early 1980s, is charged over siphoning millions from a city budget of about $20 million. Investigators say a hidden bank account facilitated laundering, highlighting risks across Illinois’ thousands of taxing bodies. Crundwell has not yet entered a plea.
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Blessing of the Bikes At Bald Knob Draws Cyclists
At Bald Knob Cross of Peace the 20th Blessing of the Bikes drew hundreds of motorcyclists with diverse riders and about 2,000 bikes counted. Big Dave Vaughn led a prayer circle as CHads Nalley noted the large turnout while 100 volunteers organized traffic lunches and cleanup.
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Marion recenter near construction for new recreation center
Marion officials inch toward building a state of the art recreation center with $2.5 million in federal Park and Recreational Facility Construction funds administered through the Illinois Department of Patton Natural Resources. Commissioner Doug Patton leads the planning as the project is expected to cost 8 to 10 million with a private donor pledged between 1 and 1.5 million.
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Hotel-use tax to fund new Marion facility
The Marion city council approved a hotel use tax aimed at covering operating costs for a proposed recreational center. City officials say most Marion residents will not pay the tax, with details continued on page 6A.
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