Marion withdrawal shocks Williamson County detective unit
The Marion city council pulls out of the Williamson County Detective Unit prompting concern among Carterville Herrin and Johnston City leaders who fear legal questions and funding burdens. Officials urge an equitable funding plan and review of the pact while expressing surprise at Marion's decision. Detective Unit Director Ron Lee calls the move a complete surprise and the board will discuss the impact at Wednesday’s meeting in Carterville.
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Williamson County Detective Unit
Marion
Carterville
Herrin
Johnston City
Frank Samuel
Butler
Gether
Samuel
Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Bill Stevens
Stevens
Donald Swinford
Ron Lee
Lee
Carterville City Hall
Remap panel gambles on tie breaker's fate in Illinois
Four Democrats and four Republicans on a special commission struggle to redraw Illinois legislative districts by a Sept. 1 deadline as the state Supreme Court would pick two tie breakers. Chief Justice Goldenhersh demands impeccable credentials for the candidates, with one chosen by a blind draw. The process hinges on a political gamble amid shifting district counts after last year's cutback amendment reduced the House to 118 members, complicating swing district placement and bipartisanship.
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Mike Briggs
Mike Lawrence
Southern Illinois
Springfield
Special Commission
Lady Luck
General Assembly
House
Senate
Illinois Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Joseph H. Goldenhersh
Goldenhersh
Chicago
Cook County
Ner
Illinois
Chamber
Philip J. Rock
Oak Park
Thompson to sign farmland tax relief in Illinois
Gov James R Thompson prepared to sign landmark farmland tax relief at the Illinois State Fair to base real estate taxes on productive value. The bill, championed by Sen Vince Demuzio and Rep Larry Stuffle, limits annual per acre increases and uses net income, production value and costs with county advisory committees and a state advisory board to certify assessments.
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James R. Thompson
General Assembly
Vince Demuzio
D-Carlinville
Illinois
Jim McPike
D-Alton
Chicago
Department of Revenue
Perry county workers split by miles in contract talks
Laborers Local 644 and Perry County Highway Department clash over wages and benefits as seven hourly workers seek vacation and sick leave parity with county employees. Union cites a 50 mile gap in talks and warns of a possible Wednesday strike if no progress is made.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinois
Perry County Highway Department
Tom Moss
Roy Smith
Donald Moore
Pinckneyville
Moss
Moore
Perry County Health Fair set for October 14
Perry County plans a health fair at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds grandstand noon to 8 30 p m on October 14 to screen residents for cancer glaucoma high blood pressure diabetes hearing and dental problems and to provide health information and services.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Perry County
Perry County Board
Margaret Davis
Marshall Browning Hospital
du Quoin
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Eugene Rodely
Salemi resigns as Jackson Mental Health director for Chicago firm
Anthony Salemi, 31, executive director of the Jackson County Community Mental Health Center, has quit to join Paul Bomrad and Associates, a Chicago consulting firm. His last day is Sept 25. The board will name an acting director and begin selecting a replacement. Salemi started nine years ago as a practicum student and became director two years ago. He cites professional advancement and the chance to travel as a psychologist, while noting budget cutbacks and rising hassles. His new office will be on the 26th floor in downtown Chicago.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern
Harry Cecil
Salemi
Paul Bomrad and Associates
Chicago
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