Time Park Keeps Quiet Charm of Tiny Town in Summer Heat
Time, a 30 resident town eight miles southeast of Pittsfield, hosts the Fall Color Drive each October drawing visitors from across the country. Vendors fill Time Park with food and crafts as cars line both ends of the town, creating a bustling scene around a 144 year old gazebo. The event, 13 years old, was started by Karolyn Sheppard and neighbors who urged residents to participate.
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Time Park
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Kunz
Collinsville
Amputee officer works at jail control room daily
Edwardsville AP reports Steve Kunz, 47, an amputee, serves as a jail technician at Madison County Jail operating CCTV panels and electronic doors from the control center. He drives a modified car, commutes alone, and emphasizes earning a paycheck, while colleagues note his dedication.
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Edwardsville
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LEAP Squad links East St Louis teens with seniors for help and growth
In East St Louis, the LEAP Squad pairs 13 to 17 year old students with seniors needing help at home. Teens perform chores or chat, while seniors assist with homework and share life lessons. The program, funded partly by the Annie E Casey Foundation, emphasizes strong families and neighborhood support.
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East ST. Louis
Illinois
Lessie Bates Davis
Annie E. Casey
Robert P. Giloth
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Dart to Run for Illinois Treasurer Post
State Rep. Tom Dart announced his candidacy for Illinois treasurer saying he was urged by Democratic activists and leaders to seek the statewide post. The Chicago Democrat, 39, had previously considered a run for state attorney general.
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Ryan cautions on Edgar run as AG eyes bid in GOP race
Former governor Jim Edgar unlikely to return to politics says Gov. James R. Ryan. Edgar, 8 years in office, is content with life at University of Illinois. Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan plans to announce Thursday a Republican gubernatorial bid, joining senator Patrick J. OMalley who has formally announced.
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Jim Edgar
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Poshard Urged to Run as 2002 Illinois Governor Contenders
Marion five term congressman Edgar Poshard faced questions about a 2002 bid after delaying decision until Labor Day. In a Democratic field led by Poshard and Burris, the list includes Bakalis Blagojevich Devine Lang Quinn Schmidt and Vallas. Republicans George Ryan Jim Ryan Corinne Wood and Patrick O Malley had formed a separate potential slate.
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Marion
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Burris
Michael Bakalis
U.S
Rod Blagojevich
Chicago
Cook County
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Louis Lang
Skokie
Patrick Quinn
John Schmidt
Paul Vallas
George Ryan
Jim Ryan
Corinne Wood
Patrick O'Malley
IRS scrutiny of unions over political spending debated
IRS officials weighed whether union documents reveal intent to aid candidates or parties while unions like AFL-CIO defend proper tax filings. The AP reported expenditures without naming unions. rivals like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce disclosed nearly $14 million in 1996 political and lobbying costs, though IRS notes separate reporting rules between political and lobbying spending.
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IRS
Afl-Cio
John Hiatt
Organized Labor
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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