Driver injured in crash also ticketed
A two vehicle crash on Illinois 3 at Bridge Street in Alexander County sent one driver to the hospital and resulted in a ticket. Stephan L. Skelton, 23, McClure, was stopped waiting to turn left when Donald C. Brimm, 49, Anna, struck from behind and left the roadway. Brimm was taken to a Cape Girardeau hospital with non life threatening injuries and cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. All parties wore seat belts.
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McClure
Donald C. Brimm
Anna
Brimm
Cape Girardeau
Illinois backlog near 8.5 billion sparks borrowing debate
The quarterly report from the Republican comptroller shows the backlog staying around 8.5 billion despite spending cuts and tax increases. Vendors, hospitals, and tax refund recipients wait for payments while the state also owes money to its public employee health plan. Gov. Quinn and some Democrats favor borrowing to cover owed funds, but Republicans led by Topinka oppose more borrowing amid fiscal distress.
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Illinois
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Topinka
Whiteash mayor questioned levy filing causing tax gap
Whiteash officials proposed a levy up to 2 percent higher to cover a nearly $2,000 revenue shortfall from not collecting village property taxes this year. Clerk Saundra Jent said proper authorization was required and the Dec. 27 deadline passed. Trustee Roberts criticized Mayor LaBotte for acting without board approval.
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Jent
Whiteash
LaBotte
Scottff
Phil Roberts
Roberts
Mallory
McNeill
Cardinal EMS to continue service in Franklin County during transition
Cardinal EMS says it will maintain 911 coverage in Franklin County until Abbott Ambulance takes over within about 90 days under a county contract, while relocating base to Johnston City. The move follows a strained relationship with emergency management director Ryan Buckingham, who supported Abbott’s proposal. The county aims to finalize a contract with Abbott within a week to begin the transition.
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Abbott
Franklin County
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Marion VA
Emergency Management Agency
Ryan Buckingham
Buckingham
Ryan
Crocker
Franklin County Board
Abbott Ems
Ayala Runs Hospitality House Aids Prison Families
Ayala operates Hospitality House in Chester with open heart guiding up to 12 guests. Since July 1986 it has hosted more than 28,770 visitors while Ayala balances three jobs and advocates prison reform related to her husband’s 30 years in Tamms super max. She visits four times monthly and married him by proxy in 2010.
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Elkville
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David
Illinois
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Oth
Texas
Chester
Illinois Department of Corrections
Menard
Corps Plans Flood Preparations Across Mississippi River System
The Corps of Engineers outlines contingency plans as flood season nears in Alexander and Jackson counties. U.S. Disaster Relief funding allocates 802 million for Mississippi River and Tributaries repairs while St Louis District targets Scott County levees. A regional flood preparedness team met in December, with workshops set for February and March to coordinate with local agencies and weather services.
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Alexander
St. Louis
Scott County
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Mississippi River
Memphis
Tenn
U.S. Weather Service
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