Home invasion suspects sought in Murphysboro case
Jackson County deputies seek three black male suspects in a Monday night home invasion in the 9000 block of Old Illinois 13. Two entered the apartment, held residents at gunpoint, attempted to steal electronics, then fled in a silver or bronze Kia Amanti with a third male driver. No injuries reported. investigators ask for tips at 684-OVEF.
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Jackson County
Sheriff's Department
Illinois 13
Sheriffs Department
Pump House Road
Murphysboro
Bethany Krajel
West City lowers 2007 tax levy for 2008 to 77000
West City trustees cut the 2007 payable 2008 tax levy from 129000 to 77000, easing the burden on 434 property parcels. Mayor Mumbower credits retail growth and Home Rule funds, citing Wal Mart and Rural King as drivers of future development and a brighter village outlook.
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West City
Max Summers
Summers
Lee Roy Mumbower
Wal-Mart
Mumbower
Benton Park Officials Set To Decide On Burned Playground
Benton Community Park District officials will meet with the insurance company and playground manufacturers to determine what if anything can be salvaged from equipment torched by arson at the park on the southwest side. The $70,000 worth of climbing apparatus slides and a mini rock wall were burned after a lighter was used on leaves late Monday or early Tuesday. Police say the scene included a lighter and burned debris.
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Benton Park
Benton
Benton Community Park
RLCD to raise water rates over five years in Illinois
Bend Lake Conservancy District approves a five year rate schedule raising bills 2.5 percent on May 1 2008 then 2 percent in 2009 and 2010 and 2.5 percent for the last two years An average user would see about 22 cents more per 1000 gallons The district serves 125000 users but only about 1000 buy directly from RLCD Cities villages and other districts set their own pass through rates The district seeks a 134 million low interest loan to fund a 25 million water treatment upgrade and expansion and related electrical work with Marion as another service area.
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Benton
Bend Lake Conservancy District
Keith Thomason
Illinois
Thomason
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Marion
West Frankfort Eyes Downtown TIF District Plan
West Frankfort city officials discussed creating a second Tax Increment Financing district for the downtown Main Street area. Mayor Marion Presley urged action, while Keith Moran of Development & Municipal Initiatives explained how TIF funds could support rehabilitation, infrastructure, and facade improvements to attract and retain businesses.
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West Frankfort
Marion Presley
Keith Moran
Development & Municipal Initiatives, LLC
Cahokia
Main Street
Moran
Williamson County Housing Authority loses HUD funds
The Williamson County Housing Authority reports a 2007 funding shortfall of 303,720 from HUD affecting operating costs. Board leaders cite cuts forcing use of capitalization funds for essentials, delaying housing modernization and services, while exploring further budget cuts and potential layoffs.
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Williamson County Housing Authority
Herrin
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Mark Sosnowski
Housing Authority Board
Don Yewell
Sosnowski
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