Durbin calls Bodman to visit Mattoon over FutureGen setback
U S Senator Dick Durbin urged Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to visit his Illinois home state to address residents in Mattoon after the FutureGen project was dismantled. He criticized the administration for scrapping parts of the $2 billion plant and pressed for cooperation and a restructuring plan with bids planned for December.
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Carbondale
U.S
Dick Durbin
Samuel Bodman
Bodman
Illinois
Mattoon
Durbin
Springfield
FutureGen
U.S. Department of Energy
Rodman
Southern Illinois
Clay Sell
Bush
Washington
Illinois says state spent 1.5 million courting FutureGen project
Illinois officials disclosed more than 1.5 million in state costs to lure the FutureGen coal power plant to Mattoon, including hiring Cassidy and Associates for lobbying. Federal support was withdrawn amid cost overruns, with Mattoon named as the winning site last month before the reversal.
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Springfield
Illinois
FutureGen
Mattoon
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Marcelyn Love
Love
Tuscola
Texas
Washington
Cassidy and Associates
FutureGen project debated by Illinois officials
Editor notes and blog quotes discuss FutureGen turning into FutureGyp, with polls on whether Illinois officials can realign the project. Inside leaders share opinions on the senseless decision and the need to reverse course.
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Caleb Hale
FutureGen
Thesouthern.com
Illinois
Voice OF the Southern
Herrin Eyes Tax Break If Williamson County Sales Levy Passes
Williamson County voters consider a 1 percent sales tax referendum to aid five districts. Herrin residents would see property tax relief up to 28 percent, with an abatement of about 1.30 dollars per 100 dollars of assessed value on homes, per Mark Collins, Herrin Unit 4 superintendent.
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Williamson County
Herrin
Herrin Unit
Mark Collins
Weather turns wintry with rain snow risk tonight
A wintry mix of rain and snow is in the forecast this evening two days after a Tuesday storm with wind gusts up to 70 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of the area through tonight. Temperatures near 35 and gusts up to 25 mph could affect travel. Major damage was reported in Saline and Jefferson counties including overturned sheds and roof damage. A power line fire on U.S. 45 between Harrisburg and Carrier Mills prompted road closure for four hours. No injuries were reported.
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The
Weather Service
Saline
Jefferson
Jefferson County
Bill Wilson
Christopher
Saline County
Tracy Felty
U.S. 45
Harrisburg
Carrier Mills
Electric Company
Felty
Shawneetown
Friday in Home Gardeners Propagate Earth Friendly Harvest
Gardening group Friday celebrates sustainable practices by sowing seeds and reaping rewards that benefit the Earth. Members emphasize soil health and community outreach as they share tips and collaborate on projects.
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SIUC student introduces Clinton in Edwardsville
SIUC public administration graduate student Koiri Marshall introduced former president Bill Clinton at a Clinton campaign stop in Edwardsville. Marshall recalled being speechless in 2004 but this time led the crowd with energy as Clinton stumped for Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid.
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Koiri Marshall
Bill Clinton
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Clinton
SIUC
Edwardsville
Hillary
Marshall
Public Administration
Democratic Party
Robert Cohen
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Keiri Marshall
Sen
Hillary Clinton
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