FEMA tour of Jefferson County storm damage
Federal officials toured wind ravaged Jefferson County to assess storm losses from July 21 winds over 80 mph. The visit by FEMA and state EMA crews aimed at an initial disaster assessment paving the way for federal aid. Jefferson and Washington counties were already designated state disaster areas to allow partial reimbursements for costs.
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Governor signs an eminent domain law in Illinois
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a new eminent domain law in Illinois expanding homeowner protections against local government land seizures. The measure tightens takings rules, requires relocation costs for those displaced, and allows higher compensation, while preserving essential projects like roads and airports.
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Memorial on Walnut Street remembers Ryan Livingston
Friends rebuilt a roadside memorial on Walnut Street after the city power washed it away early Thursday. The 22 year old Carterville man was fatally stabbed July 13 after a Sunset Concert at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, likely during a robbery on a dark, busy stretch near Illinois 13 East.
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U N chief urges 72 hour truce in Lebanon war
UN humanitarian chief Jan Egeland called for a three day pause between Israel and Hezbollah to evacuate civilians and deliver aid as fighting cuts off areas. He cited thousands stranded, dwindling supplies, and scores of Lebanese and Israeli casualties, stressing security guarantees and safe convoy routes.
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