County converts Banterra Bank into county offices
The county transforms the former Banterra Bank into 18 offices and storage, funded by borrowed money and city help. Officials say rent and levy savings cover costs, with asbestos removal costs offset by a lowered asking price. The project includes a lobby meeting space and accessible restrooms, plus two leased parking spots for $1 yearly.
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Barnett
Banterra
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Williamson County fair pageant draws 33 young contestants
Ferrell wowed judges with stage presence blowing kisses and smooth turns while she has competed in 29 prior contests. Organizers praised community support and efficiency as 33 children entered in various age groups ahead of the Miss Williamson County Scholarship Pageant planned for Wednesday night.
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Williamson County
Ferrell
Jamie Ferrell
Snider
Marion
Moya Cook
Cook
Karen Sala
Amberlyn Kapusta
Debbie Kapusta
Carbondale
Abbi Mayfield
Amber Mayfield
Mike Mayfield
Marion Ridge Landfill plan advances near Williamson County Airport
Witheridge outlines a plan to site a landfill near Williamson County Regional Airport across Route 13, citing bird-control measures and procedural steps with FAA. County officials warn of indirect negative impacts on Marion and the airport, while construction would bring $3 million in capex, $500,000 annual impact, and ten jobs over a 358 acre site with 37.15 million cubic yards of capacity.
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Witheridge
Williamson County
Federal Drug Administration
FAA
Airport
Kane County
Marion Ridge
Pat McMeen
Division of Aeronautics
McMeen
Marion
Robert Butler
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Bill Kibler
IEPA
Hixson outlines school progress plan and discipline creed
New principal Hixson discusses early steps for school improvement and student success. He aims to meet students and staff to hear issues, emphasizes four F's firmness fairness friendliness and forgiveness, and states a goal of self discipline and lifelong learning while balancing Naval Reserve duties with family.
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Derailment suit paused as appellate court weighs appeal
In a Marion and Metropolis filed class action against Illinois Central Railroad, Judge O'Malley delayed new status dates pending Fifth District Appellate Court ruling on the appeal. Depositions of railroad workers and cleanup crews are ordered for September, with potential automatic stay if the appeal is granted. The case, originally filed July 2003 with about 375 plaintiffs, centers on inadequate compensation for damages from a derailment and hazardous spill near Tamaroa.
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Bryant & Kautz
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O'Malley
Fifth District
Mount Vernon
O’malley
Tamaroa Area
St. Clair County
Perry County
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Karen Phillips
Marvin
Roberta Smith
Pam Runnells
Mark Chaney
Teddie Maxton
Max Dearman
Thomas Trigg
Cheryl Trigg
Klaudine Kwiatakowski
Larry
Shirley Galbraith
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Canadian National
Illinois Central Railroad
Tamaroa
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