Energy to woo Marion annexation in south side plan
Energy village officials hold a Monday meeting south of town to promote annexation petitioning as a way to bolster fire and police protection for property owners. Marion residents near Illinois 13 and 148 were invited to learn the process, with mixed views and some support for avoiding forced annexation. An additional meeting is planned as petitions already number over six, though Sewer and water services are not yet available.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinois
Marion
Village of
Energy
Carterville
Illinois
Frank Snider
James McVicker
Bob Jeralds
Jeralds
Snider
David Craig
Illinois 13
Illinois 148
West Frankfort blaze may exceed 250000 in losses
Fire destroyed Candlelite Flowers and Gifts, Reed's Liquor Store, a ceramics shop, and a gym on Main Street in West Frankfort blowing through four businesses and 12 apartments. Firefighters from multiple towns battled the blaze starting Tuesday morning as winds fueled flames and investigators prepared to inspect the ruins.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinois
West Frankfort
Luke Henson
Benton
Walier
Christopher
Henson
Iran accepts secret Algerian plan to end crisis
Iran's chief hostage negotiator Behzad Nabavi says Tehran generally accepts a secret Algerian proposal to resolve the 52 American hostage standoff. He offered few details, noting the plan would work but gave no timing for releases or specific guarantees, while U.S. officials indicated Algeria sent further questions on last proposals.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Iran
Tehran
Behzad Nabavi
Carter
United States
Nabavi
Mohammed Ali Rajai
Rajai
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Posal
Algeria
U.S
White House
Jody Powell
Buzbee backs Rock may seek job if Senate chief loses
State Senator Kenneth Buzbee reaffirms support for Senate President Philip Rock amid a tight battle for leadership in the new legislature. He also leaves open the possibility of running for the presidency himself if Rock falters, while noting disagreements may arise but expressing belief Rock will win. Other Democrats remain cautious, with Gene Johns seeking flexibility and leaders Netsch or Bruce seen as possible rivals.
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Buzbee
Rock
Senate
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
Philip Rock
Chicago
David Shapiro
Amboy
Dawn Netsch
Shapiro
Johns
Jane Byrne
Byrne
Netsch
Terry Bruce
Olney
Weather Outlook with Snow Chance and Cold Illinois
The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy tonight with a chance of snow and low temperatures in the 20s. Thursday should be partly cloudy with high in the low 30s, followed by a fair cold weekend in Illinois with lows near 5 below to 1 above and highs 10 to 20. Sunday brings partly cloudy, not as cold conditions with lows 5 to 15 and highs in the 30s. Illinois State Police provide taped road conditions for travelers at Quoin number 1-348-8432.
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National Weather Servic
Illinois
Patchett to Enter Johns Campaign Finance Probe
Williamson County State's Attorney Randy Patchett plans to bring his probe into the Gene Johns matter to Springfield within days and decide within weeks whether to prosecute the Marion Democratic senator for alleged campaign finance law violations. He will review Johns' files at the State Board of Elections and interview staff, noting cooperation from board members. The consent order, issued Dec. 22, found Johns had not complied with the law for years, but reports filed recently brought him into compliance. the case was referred to law enforcement. The maximum penalty is six months in jail and a $5000 fine, and this is the first such prosecutorial action against a legislator since 1974.
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Mike Lawrence
Springfield
Randy Patchett
Williamson County
Gene Johns
Marion
Patchett
Johns
State Board of Elections
State) Election Board
Tyrone C. Fahner
William Roberts
Sangamon County
Fahner
Roberts
Richard H. Andersen
State Board of Election
State Board
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Gary Sullivan
Triangle Fence and Pool
Energy Elementary School
ED Greer
Rissi
Robert Levanti
Stan
Charna Brown
Chicagoan
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