Lewis and Clark note coal mine along the Missouri River
On June 25 1804 Clark reports 3 miles upstream a bank of stone coal on the south side with abundant coal. The river is high limiting view. Praries lie near the river with plum raspberries and many wild crab apples. Jefferson asked Lewis to log mineral productions, especially metals limestone pit coal saltpetre salines and mineral waters.
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Jefferson
Lewis
Carbondale Malpractice Proposal Sparks Local Debate
In Carbondale a malpractice proposal faces council division as Cole rejects responsibility for attendance and Flanagan calls for broader provisions. Wissmann voted down the plan while Dr. Thomas Phiura praises the model and urges other cities to adopt local caps on non economic damages influencing action in Bloomington and beyond.
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Cole
Flanagan
Chris Wissmann
Thomas Phiura
Bloomington
Carbondale
Pliura
Rockford
Champaign
Decatur
Danville
Springfield
Marion
Chicago
Comin Up Faith and Values and Parade Highlights
A local calendar notes a faith and values segment exploring what a choir camp experience means to attending children. It also previews a parade featuring Prince William's new girlfriend. The page invites couples to a cooking class and mentions One Tank Trips for Monday 6/28 with Ste. Genevieve noted as home to the oldest Catholic parish west of the Mississippi River.
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Ste. Genevieve
Mississippi River
Blagojevich vows to keep legislators in session
Governor Rod Blagojevich pledged to extend daily special session proclamations until a budget deal is reached. He warned lawmakers to stay put as the House adjourned, while Senate leaders advocated ongoing sessions to resolve the fiscal year 2005 budget and avoid a state shutdown.
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Blagojevich
Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Michael Madigan
Madigan
Chicago
Capitol
Senate
Emil Jones
Jones
General Assembly
Frank Watson
Greenville
Watson
Bradley
Governor assails Bradley as wallflower over budget clash
Governor Blagojevich criticizes Rep. Bradley and Rep. Phelps and Sen. Forby over a budget plan. He warns that missing the fiscal deadline would hurt schools seniors and families while defending his stance against tax increases and education cuts. Bradley defends his record saying he backs education funding and opposes tax hikes.
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Madigan
Bradley
Illinois
Springfield
Blagojevich
Brandon Phelps
Dorris City
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Phelps
Forby
Senate
Rep
Steve Brown
Brown
John Bradley
Southern Illinois
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