Home computer hackers shift focus to personal machines
Hackers, once content attacking large firms, increasingly target home computers with high power and constant online access. Experts warn about identity theft, data loss, and botnet use, noting many users neglect antivirus and firewalls.
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Lloyds Call for Action on Dangerous Curve in Herrin
Lloyds urge immediate fixes after Thursday accident prompts road safety debate in Herrin. Williamson County Highway staff checked damage, but Director Jim Webb is away. Neighbors report ongoing danger and potential measures include speed limit changes, barriers, rumble strips, lights, or guard rails. Mayor Vic Ritter backs quick action and plans to contact Webb upon return.
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Williamson County Highway Department
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Herrin
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Lloyds
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Census money battle continues in Carbondale lawsuit
Carbondale sues Jackson County over census totals and tax disbursements. The city has received about 847,950 since July 1 in per capita taxes and would gain 230,641 if the 1990 population is used. The Census Bureau seeks housing unit data to relocate counts while state law requires full disbursement from the tax pool.
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Jackson County
Schwartz
Census Bureau
Monty
Mike Klemens
Revenue Department
Carbondale eyes escrow fix after census snafu
Carbondale officials push for escrow account to protect state tax disbursements following a census counting snafu. Councilman Brad Cole, tied to Gov. Ryan’s office, seeks new legislation to prevent future errors. City reports about 7 million dollars in unrestricted cash reserves cushion impact.
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Carbondale
Brad Cole
George Ryan
Southern Illinois
Ryan
Cole
Monty
Jefferson County Sees Fatal Crashes Under Investigation
Jefferson County reports a string of deadly single vehicle crashes with two victims named Halbin and Gaines. Sheriff Mulch says cause unknown. reconstructionist team analyzes scenarios as Mount Vernon police and Illinois State Police review the Nov 17 incident. Funerals for Halbin and Gaines are scheduled Friday and Saturday in Mount Vernon.
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Roger Mulch
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Sheriff's Department
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East Liberty Road
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Mount Vernon
Illinois State Police
Hughey
Budget cuts to Medicaid could force hospitals to close
Health care officials warn about roughly 125 million in Medicaid payment cuts potentially closing six or more hospitals. Madigan suggests a fair hearing on changing cuts if Senate approves. Schuh notes Senate already rejected the bill. Democrats face GOP pressure to broker a deal before action.
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