Illinois teens face stricter driving rules in new law
In response to a spike in teen fatalities, Gov. Blagojevich signed a plan to tighten Illinois teen driving rules. The measure, with harsher penalties for street racing and longer learner permit periods, aims to reduce deaths as the program expands nationally. Provisions take effect Jan 1 2008, with nine month permits and earlier curfews.
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Springfield
Tazewell
Dennis Conover
Conover
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
Jesse White
Officials say no new major project on tap for Carbondale area
Transportation officials in Jackson County say no major projects are planned nearby. The Illinois 13 widening near Carbondale cost about 4.95 million dollars with new lanes and curb work. A Pleasant Hill Road rebuild is planned at 2.79 million funded 80 percent by federal sources, split into two phases starting near Giant City Road. An Interstate 57 overpass project near Marion at 7.9 million will add a third interchange and exits to Morgan Avenue or Illinois 13, with dirt work underway and a summer 2009 completion target.
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Old West Main Street
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Jackson
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Illinois Department of Transportation
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New Teen Driver Rules Take Effect in 2008
New rules for drivers under 18 raise learner permit time to nine months and restrict passenger limits to one unrelated teen for a year after licensing. Ten oclock weekday and eleven oclock weekend curfews apply with exemptions for school and work.
City council weighs half percent sales tax hike in Carbondale
Carbondale officials consider raising the local sales tax from 7.25 to 7.75 percent to fund Saluki Way and city needs. The plan would channel about 2.3 million dollars yearly, with SIU Carbondale receiving a 1 million dollar annual stipend for 20 years. Critics urge user fees for athletic facilities. supporters cite SIU importance to the community.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Saluki Way
Jeff Doherty
SIU
Carbondale
Joel Fritzer
Death of Carrier Mills teen Jade Winston under investigation
An 18 year old Carrier Mills girl Jade Winston died from a single gunshot wound to the head late Friday night. An autopsy confirmed the cause while authorities continue to probe whether the death was an accident, self harm or homicide. Investigators from multiple agencies followed a 911 call to 714 N Mill St Carrier Mills as rumors circulate locally. The school community remembers Jade as energetic and friendly a volleyball and softball athlete involved in multiple clubs.
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Carrier Mills
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Jade Winston
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N. Mill St
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Winston
Richard Morgan
Jade
Morgan
Andrea Wargel
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