Hastert and Poshard eyed to push statewide construction plan
In Bloomington a roundtable on a long sought road and bridge program explored a potential partnership pairing former House speaker Dennis Hastert of Plano with SIU president Glenn Poshard to co chair a panel. Governor Blagojevich weighs options including funding from expanded gambling or lottery sale amid stalled talks in Springfield.
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Winter storms keep Frankfort crews busy with road ice
Weeks of fluctuating temperatures and snow keep crews on the move as Franklin Browning, West Frankfort street commissioner, says crews are ready to hit the road with trucks loaded and cinders in reserve to handle wintry road conditions. He notes the supply will last through the year and that they are not in immediate danger.
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Williamson official questions enforcement of smoke ban
State's Attorney Chuck Garnatl spoke at a press conference in Williamson County addressing the Smoke Free Illinois law and demonstrations protesting it. He said police departments and local health officials should not have the last word in issuing public smoking citations, noting the law is poorly written and needs fine tuning.
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Learning comes through loud and clear at hearing impaired school
At the School for the Hearing Impaired in Marion, Principal John Belcher guides a diverse class of about 80 students, many nonverbal, with sign language and gestures. Teachers Bonnie Dugger and Pam Mabry describe the challenges and rewards of tailored communication methods and social skills development for deaf and hard of hearing children.
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Rayelynn Hughes
Deanna Brehm
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