Controversy over State Pond project in Union County
Union County moves forward with a $600 asbestos inspection for the State Pond recreational project at the plant site. A former highway department worker and another source allege mercury in a drain and loose asbestos were present, workers sickened during metal removal, and inadequate protective gear.
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Jonesboro
Union County
State Pond
Highway Department
Freeman Enterprises Services Inc
Herrin
Budget woes could boost gaming plans
Illinois lawmakers push gambling expansion to ease budget gaps. A behind the scenes compromise could allow casinos in Chicago Rockford Danville southern Cook County and Lake County. Licensing fees exceeding 1 billion dollars could help pay unpaid bills. Governor Quinn opposes slot machines at tracks. Senator Terry Link notes broad interest in finalizing the plan.
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Springfield
Illinois
Pat Quinn
Chicago
Rockford
Danville
Cook County
Lake County
Terry Link
Waukegan
Quinn
Illinois businessman offers 2.5 million for Rehab and Care Center
Lion Management LLC chief David Aryeh seeks to buy Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County for 2.5 million, proposing to acquire the building equipment and property. He sent a letter of intent after a February 15 deadline, arguing the offer deserves serious consideration despite arriving late. He cites his nursing home management track record and owns Way-Fair Nursing Home in Fairfield and Grange Nursing Home in Mascoutah.
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Northern Illinois
Jackson County
David Aryeh
Lion Management LLC
Aryeh
Michelle Tweedy
Rfms Inc
RDK Management Services Inc
Bill Alstat
Way-Fair Nursing Home
Fairfield
Grange
Mascoutah
Alan Rogers
Kenny Carr
Murphysboro
Carr
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