Hardin County seeks relief from juggalos tax bill
Illinois House member Brandon Phelps has introduced HB 5479 to let counties under 35 000 residents tax amusements held within them to cover police ambulance and hospital costs from events such as Hog Rock and the Gathering of the Juggalos. Brenda Clanton calls it a victory to advance relief efforts while residents await further action.
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Hardin County
Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
Brenda Clanton
Citizens’ Committee
Tim York
Unit 2 board holds public meeting on finance recommendations
The Unit 2 school board will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. today in Marion High School auditorium located at 1501 S. Carbon St. The session will discuss revised recommendations from the district finance committee.
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Marion High School
S. Carbon St
Marion Unit 2 boards final budget meeting set
After a month of public and staff meetings the Marion Unit 2 Board of Education will host a final public budget meeting before voting later this month. The finance committee released revised recommendations Friday after four January meetings with teachers parents and the community.
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Marion Unit 2 Board of Education
Ring it up Valentine shoppers spend freely in Carbondale
Local retailers report strong Valentine’s Day demand with shoppers of all ages spending more despite a sluggish Southern Illinois economy. Jerry Brooks of Jerry's Flower Shoppe at Campus Shopping Center notes brisk sales and predicts a lively day ahead.
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Campus
Carbondale
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Big Muddy Film Festival returns with global indie lineup
The Big Muddy Film Festival runs Feb 21 to 26 with animation documentaries feature and short films from Bangladesh Taiwan France and Japan. Screenings at John C Guyon Auditorium Morris Library Big Muddy IMC 214 N Washington St Sound Core 200 W Monroe St and Liberty Theater 1333 Walnut St Murphysboro. Located director Sylvia Dadian notes most films at Guyon Auditorium with Best of the Fest at the Liberty Theater. Juror showcases Thurs Fri Sat. opening night features Spike Lee Do the Right Thing 1989 at Guyon Auditorium followed by civility rights discussion. Wednesday screenings 3 and 5 pm in Guyon Auditorium precede a 7 pm opening night reception in Hall of Chancellors.
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Sylvia Dadian
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Guyon Auditorium
United States
Spike Lee
Southern File Photo Siu
Silvia Dadian
Danielle Williamson
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