Harrisburg Tornado Recovery Focus Shifts to Cleanup and Aid
Officials say all residents are accounted for after a violent tornado struck Harrisburg killing six. Relief efforts rely on local and regional resources as assessments lag four days, with Illinois and federal disaster declarations aiding funding. Over 300 volunteers signed on by Thursday morning, with more to come Saturday. Weather threats prompt volunteers to pause. disposal sites opened for trees and limbs. West End Disposal granted a 45 day variance to accept debris. Power restoration reaches up to 500 workers restoring about 1600 outages. most Harrisburg customers expected to have power back by tonight.
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Shimkus Tours Tornado Hit Harrisburg Area
U S Rep John Shimkus visited the east Harrisburg tornado scar area with Illinois Emergency Management Agency officials noting six deaths and residents pulling debris. He recalled military experiences while praising residents and responders including miners from Willow Lake Mine aiding search and rescue amid collapsed structures.
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Lehman
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Arrowwood
Red Cedar
Giant City
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IDNR
Giant City Visitor Center
Pulaski County
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Tornado recovery bands region as crews seek volunteers
Regions across Southern Illinois recover from Wednesday storms as Ridgway works to restore power after an EF-3 tornado. Officials call for volunteers at 7 a.m. and set a curfew 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. while shelters, supplies, and donations mobilize for residents.
Forum Candidates Debate on Tax Reform and Openness
Kormos backs true tax reform with a flat rate arguing lower taxes spur job growth. Plummer says recovery is uneven and needs tax reform plus smaller government. Cook favors deregulation and free markets to drive growth. All discuss disclosure of finances and donations. Plummer argues tax returns aren’t necessary though federal disclosure shows more.
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Lotts to Launch Handwritten Postcard Project at Morris Library
Artist Lotts will offer numbered postcards at Morris Library with signature and a web link. The project includes a map showing card destinations and the sender chooses recipients. Two participants are involved and hand addressed cards emphasize handwriting's nuance. Lotts moves to Rutgers arts librarian role in June.
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