Walker aided Nome fuel effort amid severe winter
Carbondale native Greg Walker, a UW graduate in 1986 and Stanford alum 1988, has worked for NASA and aided Nome during one of its harsh winters. Beverly described Walker’s relief at helping and noted his long-standing pride in his work and family.
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Thesouthern.com
Union County Highway Deputy Yates Faces Investigation
Gary Metro of The Southern Illinoisan notes the paper’s watchdog duty as Union County probes possible misconduct in the highway department. Yates retired after 34 years amid an inquiry tied to rock deliveries, alleged favors, and a broader call for state police scrutiny of regional highway practices.
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Incumbents Hold Big Edge in Campaign Funds in Illinois Primaries
Analysts note incumbents show substantial financial advantages ahead of Illinois primaries. John Bradley and Jerry Costello II face no opposition while other incumbents like Mike Bost and Brandon Phelps run unopposed. Non incumbents trail with smaller funds as challengers must rely on time and social media to overcome gaps.
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Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
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Illinois State Board of Elections
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Smithton
Mike Bost
Murphysboro
Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
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Phelps
David Luechtefeld
Luechtefeld
D-Okanville
Mark Minor
Ken Burzynski
Minor
Burzynski
Julie Bigham Eggers
Yepson
Nome Sees Winter Fuel Delivery By Sea For First Time
A 1.3 million gallon fuel transfer to Nome Alaska progresses with a hose change due to a bubble, no spills so far, and planned festivities including a Coast Guard helicopter tour for children. The Renda tanker traveled 5,000 miles from Russia, via South Korea and Dutch Harbor, aided by a Coast Guard icebreaker, to deliver diesel and unleaded fuel amid one of the harshest Alaskan winters. Bonanza Fuel and Vitus Marine coordinate the operation set to take 36 hours to five days, starting at sundown Monday. Nome’s Mayor Denise Michels says the event expresses gratitude to the Coast Guard crew and supports the city after a storm and winter darkness.
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Vitus Marine
Nome
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Russia
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Dutch Harbor
Anchorage
Thomas Ostebo
District Seventeen
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