Illinois Gov and AG clash over delay in electricity relief plan
Springfield sparring pits Gov Rod Blagojevich against Attorney General Lisa Madigan as they argue about delaying a $1 billion rate relief package for electricity customers. Madigan warns a Friday signing deadline and a contract expiration raise Ameren costs by $27 million, while Blagojevich defends a careful review to avoid higher future charges.
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Marion’s Nancy Brown Becomes Navy’s Top Woman Officer
Vice Admiral Nancy Brown, 54, the highest ranking woman in the U.S. Navy, serves as principal adviser on all C4 systems to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A Marion, Illinois native and 1970 Marion High School graduate, she recalls growing up near Hemlock Drive and playing clarinet in the band.
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Nancy Brown's decorated service career detailed in awards
Nancy Brown is listed with a suite of decorations including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Bronze Stars, and the John Homan designation. The text underscores a high-level history of valor and merit across multiple campaigns and services.
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Marine Corps
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Saluki football launches Canes Pugnaces shirts for stadium fund
SIU Salukis unveil Canes Pugnaces T shirts featuring a Roman battle cry to rally fans and raise money for a new football stadium under the Saluki Way plan. Shirts cost 10 dollars with profits supporting athletics facilities. production by Silkworm Inc. is expanding distribution beyond campus.
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McAndrew Stadium
Jerry Kill
Eric Klein
Floorburn U
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Ilkworm
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Kill
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
Souther Salukis
Silkworm, Inc
Saluki Way funding on track at SIUC
SIU Carbondale officials report progress on Saluki Way with about 900000 raised and 1.6 million in verbal commitments. A $20 million sales tax proposal by Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole would fund the project over 20 years, up for a city council vote on August 21.
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Southern Illinois University
Saluki Way
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SIUC
McCurry
Brad Cole
University
SIU
Glenn Poshard
Cole
Saluki
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