City reviews quiet zone option to silence train horns
The city considers becoming a FRA quiet zone to silence horns after 2005 legislation. A risk analysis will guide crossings upgrades and funding, with citizen input and strict FRA compliance before any quiet zone designation.
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Federal Railroad Administration
Reed, Heller, Mansfield and Gross
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Ron Williams
Kulm
Safety options for railroad crossings discussed
A city safety briefing outlines options to lower crossing risk. Standard gates and lights are the minimum, medians deter driving around gates, four quadrant gates block all lanes, and wayside horns provide traffic alerts. Officials stress balancing safety with quality of life, noting it’s both safety and livability.
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Kulm
17th Street Bar & Grill to compete on Food Network show
Bon Appetit selects 17th Street Bar & Grill for a national ribs category with 18 restaurants. Amy Mills Tunnicliffe says camera crews filmed at the Murphysboro location and viewing party is set for 8:30 p.m. local times across Murphysboro Marion O'Fallon and Sparta.
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17Th Street Bar & Grill
Mills
Amy Mills Tunnicliffe
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Murphysboro
Marion
O’fallon
Sparta
Mills Tunnicliffe
Charlie Vergos
Memphis
Tenn
Jaspar
Plano
Texas
Apple City
Congress Eyes Expanded Family and Medical Leave Act
Senate action hints at broadening leave rights for workers. Proposals would extend unpaid leave for wounded relatives up to 26 weeks, add eight weeks paid leave for birth or adoption, and require paid sick days for many employers. Supporters cite benefits to ill workers and families. opponents warn of costs and schedule disruption. A Labor Dept report said millions have benefited since 1994.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Hillary Clinton
New York
Barack Obama
Iinoid
Christopher Dodd
Connecticut
Department of Labor
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