Downstate lawmakers unite against school consolidation bill
Downstate legislators oppose a voluntary school district consolidation bill now in the Senate. Rep. David Phelps argues bigger districts are not inherently better while Sen. Ralph Dunn seeks voter approval in each affected district. Sen. Glenn Poshard and Rep. Jim Rea push local control and oppose state mandate.
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Tim Landis
Springfield
General Assembly
David Phelps
D-Eldorado
Phelps
House
State Board of Education
Senate
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Dunn
Glenn Poshard
Carterville
Downstate
Illinois
Poshard
ISBE
Jim Rea
Christopher
Marion guards recall angry days after 1983 prison riots
Six correctional officers from Leavenworth testified in an inmate class action about lockdowns and violence at Marion in late 1983 following the murders of two Marion staffers. They described a hostile inmate surge, a corridor assault, and forcible removal after fights, with none admitting abuse.
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Nancy Weil
Southern Illinoisan
U.S
Marion
Bureau of Prisons
Leavenworth
Kan
Ralph Friederich
Friederich
Robert Thompson
Thompson
FAA narrows field for school site in Carbondale
The FAA is evaluating bidders for the new Management Training School to be located in Carbondale. Officials expect a handful of sites to remain in consideration this month, with a public announcement not before late August or early September. On-site visits have not yet occurred for all prospective bidders.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Federal Aviation Administration
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
TSA
FAA
Mark Weaver
Oklahoma City
Weaver
Illinois IDOT exhibit promotes seatbelt use after fatal collision
An IDOT owned vehicle, involved in a near head on crash with a semitrailer and another car, killed one of four occupants. The driver wore a seatbelt and survived. Gerald Holmes explains how seatbelts save lives as the campaign gears up for a new front seat belt law taking effect July 1.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Gerald Holmes
Merit Commission reviews deputy misconduct charge in Jackson County
Jackson County Merit Commission reviews a disciplinary complaint against a deputy sheriff after more than five hours of testimony. decision not expected for several days. Sheriff Kilquist says the deputy will not be identified and the hearing was closed at the deputy’s request.
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Jackson County Merit Commission
Jackson County
William Kilquist
Merit Commission
Perry County Jail funding discussed at commission meeting
The Perry County Public Building Commission debated the new jail site on Wednesday. Finance Commissioner Robert Crawford warned momentum on site selection could fade during funding. The panel agreed to invite Howard Percy of Midwest Securities Co. to discuss bonding at the July 17 session.
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Perry County
Perry County Public Building Commission
Robert Crawford
Howard Percy
Midwest Securities Co
Chicago
Mount Vernon mother found guilty in child's murder
Marjorie Ann Tabor, 25, of Mount Vernon, was convicted of murder and cruelty to a child in the beating death of her 3 year old daughter Rachel. The verdict also covers aggravated battery of a child and aggravated battery. Sentencing set for July 18. two other children placed in foster care.
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Mount Vernon
Marjorie Ann Tabor
Jefferson County
Donald E. Garrison
Tabor
Charles Tabor
HUD to OK 30% rent hike for Brookside Manor
HUD plans to approve a 30 percent rent increase at Brookside Manor in Carbondale, despite a formal reprimand for failing to adjust rents annually. Residents, HUD officials, and landlord Bill Burns debated the rise, noting effects on low income tenants while subsidies may shield some. A 182-name petition urged no increase, and officials highlighted service charges, snow removal, and management practices as concerns.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Brookside Manor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Bill Burns
HUD
Charles Walker
Walker
Burns
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Rep
Chuck Novara
Jackson Merit Board
Herrin
Scout Cabin
Herrin Civic Community Center
Greg Boren
16Th Street
Herrin City Park
Boy Scouts
Girls Scouts
Girl Scouts
WF Plan Commission
West Frankfort
Franklin Street
Wagon Wheel
Ned Mitchell
Sycamore Street
James Lee Allison
E. Sycamore St
E. Larch St
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