Bradley defends state budget cuts in district
State Rep. John Bradley of Marion told Herrin City Hall that district projects removed from the budget by Gov. Blagojevich are not pork and should not have been cut. He defended allocations including meals on wheels for the elderly and pressed for continued support.
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Herrin
John Bradley
Herrin City Hall
Rod Blagojevich
Funding Cuts Hit Franklin and Williamson Counties
Bradley warned about a 650000 reduction in the budget affecting Williamson and Franklin County projects including CASA programs in two counties, the Herrin Child Advocacy Center, Roan Center shelter funding, Herrin city vehicles, Marion development funds, and Franklin County community development grants. CASA director Mariah Hayes noted a planned 10000 state grant to hire staff was impacted.
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Williamson County
Franklin and Williamson County
CASA
Bradley
Williamson
Franklin County
Franklin
Herrin
Roan Center
West Frankfort
Marion
Mariah Hayes
Franklin County Casa
Forby to Seek Re election in Illinois Senate
Whittington crowd hears Senator Gary Forby announce reelection bid for Illinois Senate seat he has held since 2003 at Bend Lake Resort. Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias attends and praises Forby as a great friend and leader amid serious times.
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Whittington
Gary Forby
Benton Democrat
Bend Lake Resort
Alexi Giannoulias
Forby
Illinois
Giannoulias
JALC president could get contract extension
John A. Logan College trustees review President Robert L. Mees contract at tonight's regular meeting. His current term ends June 30 2008 and he seeks an extension to oversee a $20 million building project finalize the college plan and continue on the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents before taking its presidency in July 2008.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
Robert L. Mees
Mees
Illinois Council of Community College Presidents
Old amusement park train delights Du Quoin fairgoers
At the Du Quoin State Fair, a working model of the Illinois Central Railroad City of New Orleans train draws memories. Lyle Ernst, who joined IC in 1945 at 16, recalls the prized equipment valued at over 500000. Clint Green of Flora reconstructed the circle-track ride built in 1947 formerly from a Chicago park.
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Amanda Whitlock
Southern
Clint Green
New Orleans
du Quoin
Gavin Inselman
Sparta
du Quoin State Fair
Lyle Ernst
Illinois Central Railroad
Ernst
Alis
Walla
Du Quoin Race Note: Inside Lane Win in Fourth Race
Natalie driven by Buddy Simpson edged Guilty Pleasures with Ryan Anderson in pursuit as the inside lane of the fourth turn gave the winner a narrow lead. Monday results from the Magic Mile at Du Quoin and the World Trotting Derby draw are on page 10.
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Maplegrove Natalie
Buddy Simpson
Guilty Pleasures
Ryan Anderson
du Quoin State Fair
du Quoin
Illinois budget lacks funding for Real ID program
Illinois officials say the new state budget provides no funds to implement the Real ID act requirements. Secretary of State spokesman Henry Haupt estimates 22 million dollars needed this year and 150 million over five years, with start delayed beyond May next year. Gouverner Blagojevich approved a budget cut strategy, but Real ID funding is not in the plan.
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Springfield
Illinois
Jesse White
Henry Haupt
Haupt
Department of Homeland Security
Rod Blagojevich
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