Pinckneyville Police warn of septic system fraud advisory
Police warn Perry County residents of fraudulent septic system pumping schemes. Homeowners pressured to pump systems incur inflated charges. Contact local police and Perry County Health Department at 357-5371 ext. 114 if threatened. Verify licenses, get references, and record license plate numbers.Petition packets open for five Perry County offices in February primary. Filing Sept. 29 to Nov. 5 for circuit clerk, state's attorney coroner, supervisor of assessments, and a six year county board seat. Primary Feb. 5, 2008. winners advance to Nov. 5 general.
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Pinckneyville
Perry County
Regional planning grant to aid long term regional efforts
Region Greater Egypt secures a 169,884 grant from the Economic Development Administration to support long term regional economic planning by the Regional Planning and Development Commission. The funds aim to bolster regional development initiatives and strategic planning across the area.
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Greater Egypt
Med Mal Legislation Spurs Doctor Exodus From Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois physicians plan to leave the area after the Illinois General Assembly amended the Wrongful Death Act on May 31. The reform allows juries to award damages for grief and mental suffering, removes caps, and critics warn insurance rates will rise. Herrin Hospital officials say the changes threaten patient care and prompt departures.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois General Assembly
Kate McDonough
The
Illinois College of Emergency Physicians
Best
Illinois
Dale W. Kest
Herrin Hospital
SIU Bans Credit Card Solicitation on Campus
Southern Illinois University Carbondale says it does not allow credit card companies to solicit students and does not sell student names. SIU banned on campus several years ago, actions not tied to a state statute. The university once reviewed a promotional contract with a loan provider tied to per student payments, but no money changed hands. Counseling for debt relief is available through the SIU center.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Rod Sievers
SIU
Sievers
Student Financial Services
University Financial Services
Saluki
UFS
SFS
University of Illinois
Public shooting range near Du Quoin to seek public use
State police project at District 13 headquarters may allow joint public use. Du Quoin Business and Industrial Development asks the Capital Development Board to permit occasional access for hunting classes and school competitions. Officials say design can accommodate multiple users, but final decision rests with the state police. Government funding of 2.1 million has been released. bids due early 2008 with completion planned about a year later.
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DU Quoin
Emling
Capital Development Board
Dave Blanchette
Homeland Security
Blanchette
David Sneed
District 13
Sneed
Rod Blagojevich
Pinckneyville Forms Growth Partnership
Pinckneyville eyes growth as limited land and regional expansion urge action. CPA Kattenbraker lauds Chamber of Commerce and Strategic Planning Commission for proactive plans. She serves on the Foundation for the Future board as Pinckneyville pursues a future vision.
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Pinckneyville
Pat Kattenbraker
Carbondale- Marion
Metro East
Kattenbraker
Chamber of Commerce
Strategic Planning Commission
The
Foundation For the
Phelps seeks fourth term in State House race
State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, announced his bid for re election in the 118th District. He cites progress on minimum wage reform and electric rate relief while pledging to push for a balanced budget, school funding, health care, and public safety.
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Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
Ilinois
Phelps
Southern Illinois
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