Forum on Ohio River study draws public comment
An open forum and public meeting are set tonight in Banterra Bank’s large conference room to discuss the Corps of Engineers Ohio River Mainstem System Study. Sessions run 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with study manager Veronica Rife presenting findings. six Ohio River communities host the events to gather input on engineering environmental and economic aspects.
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Corps of Engineers
Banterra Bank
W. Eighth
Ohio River
Veronica Rife
Ohio
Linda Rush
Whitney submits petitions to enter Illinois Green Party race
Green Party gubernatorial hopeful Rich Whitney turned in over 25 000 petition signatures in Springfield as the five day window for ballot objections opens. Whitney vows to defend ballot access and presses for debate inclusion with Blagojevich and Topinka, arguing public support will secure the party on the ticket and in debates.
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Springfield
Green Party
State Board of Elections
Rich Whitney
Carbondale
Greens
Whitney
Rod Blagojevich
Judy Baar Topinka
Jennifer Rose
Fisher kids reel in joy at charity fishing trip
Rebecca Gay, 15, with cerebral palsy and other challenges, fishes for the first time as part of a Bend Lake Resort and USSA event for children with special needs. A pro fisherman guides her, she kisses her small catch, and her family joins the trip to make lasting memories. The story notes the program aids terminally ill or disabled children and their families, with more details on page 2B.
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Helen Westberg
Carbondale
Brad Cole
City of Carbondale
Westberg
Springfield
Cole
Whittington
Rebecca Gay
Bend Lake Resort
United Special Sportsmen Alliance
Gay
Clarksville
Tenn
Barbara
Rebecca
Brigid O’donoghue
USSA
End of fawning season eases SIUC deer fears
At Southern Illinois University Carbondale officials report deer attacks largely stopped after a doe was shot and euthanized during a May incident. Wildlife scientist Clay Nielsen notes one animal may have caused multiple attacks and a necropsy will check for physical abnormalities while a two year study continues.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Siuc Wildlife Cooperative
Clay Nielsen
Nielsen
Interstate system turns 50 in Southern Illinois
West Frankfort on I 57 overpass hosts Ken Gray and Gary Forby to mark 50 years since the national highway system bill. Gray, who helped craft the legislation, cites safety, jobs, and regional growth as benefits and notes the highway spurred a major public works era since World War II.
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Steve Jahnke
Ken Gray
West Frankfort
Gray
Dwight Eisenhower
U.S
Gary Forby
Larry Warren
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