Murdale Water District rejects rate hike for new tank
Murphysboro residents learn the Murdale Water District will not raise rates to fund an $805000 elevated storage tank and pump planned near Wal Mart Sweter site at Illinois 13 and Country Club Road. Wal Mart would pay 250000 toward the project while the district would cover 550000 to 600000. The plan, still unsigned, prompted concerns about rate impacts and prioritization of existing customers versus the corporation.
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Wal- Mart Sweter
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Country Club Road
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Wal- Mart
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Chautauqua Road
Tower Road
Carbondale
Mezo
Mike Mueller
Edie Spees
Country Club
Chautauqua Roads
Marion water plan hits snag in Corps review
The Army Corps of Engineers weighs Marion Illinois demand for a new reservoir against environmental impacts. The Sugar Creek project would flood 6.2 miles of stream, 1.1 miles of tributaries, and 3 miles of Maple Branch, plus over 40 acres of wetlands, while Rend Lake or Cedar Lake options would cause only temporary pipeline disturbances with minimal wetlands loss. The project manager said Marion could offer a stronger case, but current findings do not favor approval.
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Gary McKay
Louisville
Sugar Creek
Maple Branch
Army Corps of Engineers
Rend Lake
Cedar Lake
McKay
Crowds surge at Sparta Grand American shooting complex
Illinois trooper Mark Owensby directed traffic at the Sparta Grand American shooting complex as crowds built from morning lull to mid afternoon. The Sparta Chamber offered free shuttles, while IDNR escorted RVs to campsites to ease congestion. Local residents like Jim Word of Steeleville helped shuttle visitors, seeking information on town services and amenities.
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Illinois
Sparta Chamber of Commerce
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Steeleville
Ward
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Bob Ruff
IDNR
Amore Limos
Chamber of Commerce
Moore Relieved of Duties Amid Council Action and Parade Plans
Moore was officially relieved of duties as finance commissioner amid a unanimous council vote to vacate the seat and appoint a successor within 30 days. He has lived out of state and rarely attended meetings. The council also updated rules allowing charitable fundraisers on Illinois 149 with requirements and permits. The city will hire one temporary police officer for up to 60 days and share high school policing costs with the Frankfort Board of Education. Parades for Old King Coal are set for Sept 22 and 23, and Residents’ Rights Week is proclaimed for Oct 1–7 at City Hall.
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Illinois Attorney General’s Office
West Frankfort
Frankfort
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