Library annexation ballot questions in Harrisburg area
Voters in Harrisburg and portions of Mountain and Cottage townships face a ballot measure on joining the Harrisburg library district. County officials note the area is currently unserved by another library district, allowing residents access without a library card if annexed, though taxes would rise with district membership.
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Saline County
Harrisburg Public Library
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Library district annexation referendum hinges on Harrisburg vote
The clerk notes the tax impact is uncertain and depends on Harrisburg and nearby townships. If Harrisburg supports annexation and at least one township district votes yes, the Crab Orchard Library District faces a 0.05 percent citywide rise to 0.20 percent, about $16 more per $100,000 home value.
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Harrisburg
Crab Orchard
Williamson County
Weller reports large legal bills amid ethics questions
Republican Congressman Jerry Weller paid 172517 in legal fees from campaign funds to Wiley Rein LLP, just after Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics labeled him among Congress most corrupt. He announced not seeking an eighth term while debates over asset disclosures and Nicaragua real estate persist.
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Guatemala
City incentives eyed to draw business and revitalize downtown
City leaders discuss using TIF incentives to attract goods and services not found locally and to redevelop existing businesses. Mayor Holder cites motor vehicles as a key example, noting 1 percent sales tax returns and potential losses of about 300,000. In Du Quoin, a joint review board will oversee TIF funds as downtown redevelopment advances.
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TIF
Rex Duncan
Duncan
Bernice Kinzel obituaries Addieville and Cobden two deaths
Bernice Kinzel 77 died at 4 50 a m Monday January 28 2008 at Washington County Hospital Nashville Illinois services 10 a m Friday at St Peter United Church of Christ Stone Church burial in church cemetery visitation 5 to 8 p m Thursday at Styninger Funeral Home Nashville memorials to St Peter United Church of Christ. Paula Sue Shoemaker 54 died 10 54 p m Monday January 28 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale arrangements incomplete Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home Alto Pass Illinois.
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Bernice Kinzel
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Cobden
Paula Sue Shoemaker
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George F. Rodely 88 dies in Du Quoin
George F. Rodely, 88, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday January 29 2008 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the nearby funeral home in Du Quoin.
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George F. Rodely
Marshall Browning
Brad Schwieger Workshop and Lecture at SIUC
Brad Schwieger, ceramic artist and professor, leads a daylong workshop 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in Room 102 Pulliam Industrial Wing and a Friday session 9 a.m. to noon. The visiting artist program office at 453-4315 handles contact. A 6 p.m. lecture is set for 171 Lawson, SIUC.
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Pulliam Industrial Wing
SIUC
Ohio University
Lawson
Chili Supper Fundraiser and Bluebird Monitor Training Saturday
All you can eat chili fundraiser runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Johnston City Fire Department 500 Washington Ave with a $6 per person entry. Also a bluebird monitor training session 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday covering data collection nest identification and monitoring techniques. Contact 457-4836 or JENNY. SKUFCA illinois.gov.
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Friends of Giant City
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Park Board Meeting Set for 6 30 PM at Center
Ava Park government officials schedule a Park Board meeting for 6 30 PM at the community center to discuss local recreation plans and maintenance. The session promises updates on projects and public input opportunities.
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