Thompson admin faces bill for political and personal calls
Illinois taxpayers were billed for hundreds of long distance calls from state phones by Gov. James Thompson and staff. The AP investigation shows calls to political consultants in Washington and Detroit, to the governor's Chicago campaign committee, and to Republican officials nationwide, plus personal calls to Caribbean and New Jersey. Thompson acknowledged the lapse and said the probe spurred reforms to curb phone abuse across about 19000 lines in Springfield and Chicago offices. The report notes $947 in political calls and $285 in calls to Citizens for Thompson offices, with accountability measures introduced but some charges still unitemized.
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Supreme Court halts dam work to save tiny snail darter
The Supreme Court ruled 6 3 to stop work on the $116 million Tellico Dam project on the Little Tennessee River to protect the endangered snail darter. The decision cites the Endangered Species Act's strict language, blocking completion and prompting a potential congressional amendment. The ruling, joined by six justices, leaves environmental groups and TVA in dispute over the habitat and future dam status.
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Industrial output shows continued growth in May
The Federal Reserve reported a 0.6 percent rise in May industrial production marking the third straight month of expansion. Auto and truck output fell about 4 percent from March to May while remaining at a high level, and business equipment rose 0.6 percent amid broad gains across industrial, commercial, and transportation sectors.
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The Hard Way Up the Ladder at Lewis School
A reader reports a student attempting the risky slide at Lewis School on Wednesday afternoon. The incident prompted a cautious response as school staff advised against the hazardous action and reinforced safety rules.
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UMW Local President Fined for Contempt in Mine Case
UMW Construction Local 2117 and its president Peter Gordy were fined a total of 7500 for violating a restraining order barring picketing at two Morris Coal Co mines east of Marion. Judge James Foreman penalized the local 6900 and Gordy 600 after a hearing in East St. Louis.
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Weather outlook shows heat and humidity through the weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts fair weather tonight with a low in the upper 60s. Friday will be mostly sunny and hot with highs in the lower 90s. Saturday through Monday remains warm and humid with partly cloudy skies and scattered afternoon thunderstorms, highs in the low 90s and lows around 70s.
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County Board Declines External Probe Into Ambulance Service
The Jackson County board reaffirmed its decision not to request an outside agency investigate charges against the county ambulance service. The stance was reiterated at the latest board meeting, with officials citing existing internal oversight and concerns about cost and scope.
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Illinois Senate committee clears plan for property tax relief
A plan to give Illinois property tax payers millions in relief has cleared a Senate committee. The article hints at broader state fiscal actions and political considerations impacting homeowners and local budgets.
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