Army to cut combat brigades in broad restructuring plan
The U S Army aims to reduce combat brigades from 45 to as few as 32, trimming about 80 000 soldiers. The move shifts to larger brigades by adding battalions to preserve fighting capability while cutting headquarters. Some bases may see shifts as battalions merge into bigger brigades across the country amid budget pressures and congressional scrutiny.
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Du Quoin awards honor longtime hospital supporter Doris Macaluso
At a Du Quoin banquet SIU President Glenn Poshard praised Doris Macaluso for more than 40 years of university service. Marshall Browning Hospital leader Bill Huff credited her with boosting community support and the Tree of Life fundraiser, a drive that has raised nearly 300000 in 16 years. Macaluso, a lifelong Du Quoin resident, volunteers at the hospital and newspaper, calling Tree of Life a passion and thanking auxiliary members for their essential role.
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Glenn Poshard
Doris
Poshard
Marshall Browning Hospital
Bill Huff
Macaluso
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du Quoin
Local entrepreneur shares path to business success with students
SIU Carbondale's Robyn Laur Russell notes kids rarely see how businesses run beyond transactions. Harbaugh, a local entrepreneur, explains starting a restaurant required planning, loan payoff in a year, and a strong foundation. She urges youth to hear entrepreneurship early to make it feel real.
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Robyn Laur Russell
SIU Carbondale
Russell
Harbaugh
SIU
Ray Shang
Marion program helps unbanked to access mainstream finance
Olson notes Marion has 5.9 percent unbanked and about 20 percent under banked. Those lacking full access spend about $800 yearly on money orders and check cashing. Driven by the need to build checking relations, the program aims to reduce out-of-pocket costs for paying bills.
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Olson
Marion
Banks Offer Free Financial Class in Marion
A free financial education class hosted by the Bank on Marion is set for 6:30 p.m. February 16 at the Marion Senior Citizens Center. The session, open to the public and RSVP via 618-997-9019, aims to reach cash users who risk crime or loss in disasters. The program will run quarterly with partner agencies including Salvation Army, Marion Housing Authority, Lutheran Social Services and United Way. Mayor Bob Butler lauds the effort but notes outreach challenges.
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Johnston City weighs deregulation plan and water upgrades
The council discusses a deregulation proposal offering a lower fixed kilowatt rate than Ameren while Ameren remains distributor. Estimated residential saving ranges from 70 dollars annually. A 9 am Tuesday hearing will address water system improvements funded by a 375 thousand dollar Commerce grant with a 125 thousand dollar city match. A 250 thousand dollar loan is sought for sludge system upgrades at the sewer plant as aging infrastructure is noted.
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Ameren
Thayer
Mitchell
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Cason Seeks 20th Circuit Judgeship in Illinois
East St. Louis native and Hinshaw & Culbertson veteran Jennifer Cason, now presiding in the probate division, seeks the 20th Judicial Circuit seat. A UT Law graduate, she became partner in 2002 as the firm’s first African American female partner, unopposed in the Republican primary and awaiting a General Election matchup with Zina Cruse or Anne Keeley.
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20Th Judicial Circuit
Zina Cruse
Anne Keeley
Monroe
Perry
Randolph
St. Clair
Washington
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