Frontier League to bring pro baseball to Marion Illinois
The Southern Illinois Baseball Group plans a Frontier League team in Marion, opening spring 2007 near I-57 and Illinois 13. A $3 million state grant funded stadium infrastructure, with project aims to boost tourism, jobs, and regional quality of life as Jayne Simmons leads ownership.
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Blagojevich Campaign Faces Large Legal Bills
Springfield reports Gov. Rod Blagojevich's re election campaign would not confirm if its high legal costs in the year's first half stem from criminal probes of hiring practices. Documents show Winston & Strawn billed over 687000 while four years ago bills stood at 2748.
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Phelps Tops Opponent in 101st District Fundraising
State Rep Brandon Phelps reports show he raised 100985 in six months, far ahead of Republican Rhonda Belford who brought in 5577. Phelps, in office since 2003, collected 55835 from individuals and 45150 from PACs, with about 129600 on hand.
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