Murphysboro Annexation AppeAL Asked To Reopen
In Mount Vernon the appellate hearing focused on whether excluding a parcel description from Murphysboro’s annexation petition requires the city to redo the process. Patricia McMeen argued the city failed to meet statutory rules and should redraw. The dispute centers on one land parcel owned by Dennis Niemann and its legal description.
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Bald Knob board member faces internal financial probe
Tirzah Tweedy, daughter of co founder Rev William Lively, stands accused of failing to report contributions toward a loan for the Bald Knob Cross welcome center. The board considers expulsion as an internal investigation begins amid strong boardroom reaction. Myra notes doors opened because of her.
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Greens seek dismissal of Green Party ballot challenges in Illinois
Green Party candidate Rich Whitney held a Capitol press conference after a State Board of Elections hearing on petition challenges to appear on the November ballot. The party plans to file a motion to dismiss, calling the objections baseless and wasteful of taxpayer money. Whitney accused Democratic and Republican forces of creating barriers to the Green Party and delaying campaign work. Whitney and peers submitted more than 39,000 signatures, well over the 25,000 requirement, while Democratic operatives filed challenges on July 3. A procedural hearing is set for 9 a.m. and the board may issue a status update at the next meeting August 11. Certification must be completed by September.
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Moore missing at council meeting again
West Frankfort City Council faced an unresolved issue over Finance Commissioner Doug Moore's chronic absences at Monday's regular meeting. Moore did not attend and Mayor Larry Warren had no contact or resignation update, with Moore currently in Mississippi on Katrina-relief construction work.
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