Obama decries debt crisis as stalemate grows
President Obama denounced a new GOP plan to avert default calling it a partisan circus and urged a compromise to reach his desk before August 2. He pressed the public to demand a balanced deficit reduction plan while Boehner countered, accusing the administration of seeking higher spending.
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John Boehner
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Illinois 13 expansion continues between Marion and Carterville
The 6.2 mile multimillion-dollar project widens Illinois 13 from four to six lanes from Halfway Road in Marion to Division Street in Carterville. About 30 000 vehicles use the stretch daily. The $103 million project unfolds in phases about a year apart, with completion targeted for 2014. Construction Engineer Keith Roberts says phase two from Illinois 13 and 148 west to Briggs Road is progressing on budget after a slow start due to utility issues.
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No charges for Kirkwood in eavesdropping case
Jackson County State's Attorney announced no charges against Carbondale businessman Kevin Kirkwood after police found no evidence he recorded a closed door January 4 talk with former Mayor Brad Cole about Kirkwood’s Ice Box Bar & Grill liquor license. Cole, mayor during the conversation, had left office when the probe began.
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Jackson County
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Ice Box Bar & Grill
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Highland
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Costello II sworn in as state representative in 116th District
In a full Waterloo courtroom Jerry Costello II was sworn in as the state representative for the 116th District. He was appointed by county Democratic Party chairs from Monroe St Clair Randolph and Perry counties to replace Dan Reitz who retired after 14 years in the House. Costello II introduced his family led by his father U S Rep Jerry Costello and said the day was about standing up for people. See seat page 5A.
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Belleville
Costello says son sworn in as State Rep for 116th District
U S Rep Jerry Costello of Belleville praised his son Jerry Costello II as he was sworn in Monday as State Representative for the 116th District. Costello spoke of pride and the commitment to serving people.
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