Du Quoin board aims to end year in the black
Du Quoin school board, led by Superintendent Gary Kelly, expects the 2004-2005 budget to finish with a $75,516 education fund deficit despite overall funds in the black, as revenues total $9,001,300 against expenditures of $9,076,816. The district bids to refinance bonds to save about $140,000 and approves staffing changes, a district foundation, and cheerleader selection clarification amid ongoing concerns.
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du Quoin
Gary Kelly
Kelly
Education
A.G Edwards
Pam Doty
Janet Kirk
Johanna Tolbert
Pinckneyville approves sewer line extension and four wheeler races
Pinckneyville City Council awarded a 48 637 contract to Mid-America Services to extend the East Water Street sewer line. The council approved four wheeler races at the city park September 18 and set up Mardi Gras events for Oct 29–30. Funds were authorized for Shriners and Lions Club fundraisers and local cheerleaders.
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Pinckneyville
Council
Mid-America Services of
Chester
East Water Street
Perry County Agricultural Society
Don Wilkin
Perry County
Ag Society
Perry County Shriners
Shriners Hospital
Pinckneyville High School
The
Cancer Society
Lions Club
Local Gun Bill Veto Draws GOP and Activist Reaction
Thomas Mannard of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence welcomed the governor’s veto. He argued local municipalities should govern themselves and that the bill overreaches, affecting only a few Illinois communities such as Wilmette Chicago Morton Grove and Evanston.
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Thomas Mannard
Illinois Council ‘Against
Mannard
Illinois
Wilmette
Chicago
Morton Grove
Evanston
Union County Candidates Meet Voters At County Fair
Campaigns kick off the political season as Union County candidates meet voters at the fair. James emphasizes close interaction and introducing himself, while Cox highlights showing a relatable, family-oriented image and answering questions on meth production and county finance.
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Union County
James
Cox
Eve Jahnke
Allen James
Don Trambley
Anna
Leftover yarn drives warm hats for St Jude children
Evancik turned donated leftovers into about 40 handmade hats in varied colors and sizes for St Jude through WFRX radio host Bruce Fasol. Drop-off sites included Zeigler Johnston City West Frankfort and Benton fire departments. Fasol praised the community effort as Can Do County.
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WFRX
Bruce Fasol
St. Jude
Zeigler
Johnston City
West Frankfort
Benton
Evancik
Fasol
Chester School Renovations Move Along As Plans Evolve
Chester district reports progress on school renovations with asbestos abatement finished at the high school and roofing near completion. New elevator arriving mid to late October, window infill and demolition begin on the addition, and non elevated bleachers may replace elevated stands to cut costs. Vandals’ damage at Chester High partly repaired with community donations, including monitors, desks, chairs, and computer gear from Rankin Tech, Gilster Mary Lee, Stereo Taxis, SIUE, and the US Coast Guard.
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Chester
Todd Jones
Chester High
Danny Marks
Rankin Tech
Gilster- Mary Lee
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
US Coast Guard
Dell
Du Quoin police report multiple arrests in recent days
Du Quoin police arrested Jerry A. Harris Jr. 19 of Vergennes for unlawful use of a weapon and minor alcohol consumption. Kenneth S. Taylor 29 of Du Quoin faced aggravated battery charges and a Jackson County warrant. Two teens were charged with curfew violations and minor alcohol use.
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du Quoin
Jerry A. Harris Jr
Vergennes
Perry County
Kenneth S. Taylor
Jackson County
Du Quoin Opposes Unit Road District Referendum
Du Quoin officials seek an injunction to block the unit road district referendum from the ballot. City leaders warn of budget damage from taxes while debating legality and potential refunds, with Hawkins and Hiller proposing countywide consolidation to save costs and improve road maintenance.
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du Quoin
Unit Road
Jeff Robinson
Robinson
John Rednour
Rednour
Jim Booker
Perry
Booker
Gerald Hawkins
Samuel Hiller
Aaron Atkins
Atkins
David Stanton
Hawkins
Hiller
Doug Bishop
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