Fire department missteps draw costly scrutiny
A group accuses the fire department of a costly error drawing community attention on page 5A. The Southern Illinoisan notes weather updates, DUI reports in court, and a Lewis and Clark feature alongside upcoming sections on Abby Longlist Comics and Movies.
Zeigler 11 Mine workers face 60-day layoff notices
Horizon Natural Resources said 250 miners at Zeigler 11 Mine near Coulterville will receive 60-day layoff notices effective Sept 4. Weisel and Fisher, longtime employees, called the move unsurprising after years of uncertainty, though production remains up. The layoff signals a shift in Southern Illinois union mining history.
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Ray Weisel
Weisel
Pinckneyville
Zeigler 11
Horizon Natural Resources
Rick Fisher
Fisher
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Metropolis
White County
When a tree falls on your property in Southern Illinois
Judith McRoy of Gorham faced a fallen pecan after a lightning strike that damaged a fence and yard on Jackson Street. Neighbors offered to cut up the tree. insurance deductibles and varying policies complicate claims, with many limbs claims under 1500 dollars. See TREES / PAGE 3A.
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Judith McRoy
Gorham
Southern Illinois
McRoy
Jackson Street
Lisa Tindall
River To River
Murphysboro
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
Florida
Carmen Arendt
Cherry Insurance Services Inc
Carbondale
Grand jury launches ALCD hearing into district finances
A federal grand jury began examining the Bend Lake Conservancy District finances as subpoenas reached board members from Lesser West Frankfort Mount Vernon and Christopher. U.S. attorneys gave no details on proceedings or identities slated to testify while Springfield politics moved to remove RLCD trustees amid ongoing investigations.
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Springfield
Kurt Granberg
D-Centralia
RLCD
Mike Madigan
Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board
U.S
Norman R. Smith
Marion Carbondale face malpractice reform clash
Marion and Carbondale approve ordinances to curb malpractice lawsuits as debate over constitutionality and impact on health care rages. Supporters say the measures mobilize local action to preserve access to care. opponents from the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association deny a crisis and call the ordinances unconstitutional.
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Southern Illinois
Marion
Carbondale
Kenneth Printen
Illinois State Edical Society
Brad Cole
Bob Butler
Printen
Mike Schostok
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Schostek
Illinois State Medical Society
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