Illinois Schools Face Widening Budget Crisis and Deficits
Illinois districts struggle under cash-flow strain, with 354 districts in deficit across education operations and transportation. Murphysboro and Johnston City officials warn of tax warrants and state delays, while leaders call the situation a funding crisis and predict consolidations amid a recession and potential state cuts.
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Murphysboro
Mike Garlinghouse
Garlinghouse
Johnston City
John Metzger
Metzger
Illinois
Ronald Gidwitz
U.S Department of Education
Texas
Michigan
Glenn W
Max” McGee
McGee
Elverado
Retailers report solid holidays with 30 percent sales rise
Local stores posted stronger results than 2000 led by electronics and hard goods, with Dillard's Marion showing a 3 percent uptick and women’s apparel driving late season sales. J.C. Penney Carbondale highlighted housewares gains as statewide trends mirrored national slower growth.
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Pankey
Debi Wade
Dillard’s
Marion
Wade
Mark Downs
Carbondale
J.C. Penney’s
Jeff Anderer
Peter Gill
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
Gill
Illinois
Vandals Hit Water Tower Prompt Repairs And Authority Review
After the vandalism the city drained the 140 foot tower to install patches and CT Services expects to finish repairs this week. Officials may offer a reward and notify the FBI after the Sept 11 tragedies. Water pressure stayed steady and no boil order was issued. Customers with problems can call 833 8528.
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Hopp
FBI
Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency
Indiana
CT Services
Tigers linked to 5-H Ranch case in Missouri crackdown
The case centers on Todd Lantz who bought four adult tigers in 1998 and moved them to the 5-H Ranch owned by his father in law with plans to kill them. Vicki Lantz allegedly accepted 4000 for the tigers and filed a false donation form. Indicted defendants face up to five years and 250000 in fines.
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World Wildlife Fund
Missouri
Todd Lantz
Gentry
Ark
Freddy Wilmoth
Wild Wilderness Safari
Lantz
Vicki
Lantzes
Wilmoth
Power House Wildlife Sanctuary
Fort Gibson
Okla
Citra
Fla
Michigan
Flaherty
Midwest
Hoover
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The
Associated Press
Rejoice
Southern
Knight Ridder Newspapers
5-H
Cape
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Scott Flaherty
Tiger Information Center
5Tigers.org
Worldwildlife.org
Fas
Elkville
Elam
Attre Ad
Futons
S & Foundations
Elegance Rande
Warrar
Country Pine
Althea
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