Carterville water main upgrade stalls after year
Carterville has not replaced any pipe after signing contracts for a key water main upgrade. Mayor Brad Robinson cites delays on the South Division Street project, originally due to begin last fall, with a $650 daily penalty provision in the city agreement and USDA funding awaited.
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Investigation triggers brief Marion school lockdown
Three Marion schools were put on a soft lockdown for about 11 minutes Friday as police investigated a gunshot victim treated at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center. The incident began after officers learned of a reported location on Castellano Avenue but found no connection to the case.
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Veterans Find Voice at Fifth Annual Creative Arts Festival
Veterans gathered for the fifth Creative Arts Festival to showcase artwork photography writing and music as a therapeutic outlet. Marion VA Health Care System recreation therapist Ethan Blumhorst noted art helps transform grief and joy, aiding reintegration and reducing isolation among veterans.
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Technology reshapes farming yet tradition keeps families grounded
In Southern Illinois Harrisburg, AgRevolution's dealer Austin Apple notes gradual tech shifts in farming. Autonomous elements appear in the cab, replacing manual hydraulics with buttons, while full remote farming from an office remains forthcoming. The feature frames a blend of modern tools with enduring family farm roots.
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