Heather Fitzgerald of Herrin A White House staffer
Heather Fitzgerald a 1997 Herrin High School graduate and ORU alum works as a White House staff assistant after internships and a nonprofit internship. She says she appreciates the opportunity and plans to pursue a master's degree while staying in the area. Her mother Cheryl notes her daughter is determined and thriving. Fitzgerald has met the president at social events but does not work directly for him.
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Senate hopefuls tour Southern Illinois on health care talk
Three Senate candidates outlined health care access as a top issue during a Southern Illinois swing. All backed some tort reform to reduce malpractice costs. Oberweis suggested raising caps on pain and suffering, Ryan urged caps too, while Hynes emphasized costs and promised strong local support.
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Denton pension dispute heads to Denton Monday meeting
Denton, former Pinckneyville police chief, seeks continued full pension with a 30 day extension amid a legal opinion on longevity bonus inclusion. The board warns of possible repayment of excess funds if Denton is found ineligible. The case involves about $19 000 annual pension and a retirement plan tied to the city council action.
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Family Visitation Center offers parenting classes in Herrin
Alicia Dunning, a Marion mother of two with a bipolar son, joined late January sessions to learn behavior management and reward systems. Gina Simpkins, center director since October, expands role as parent advocate. center part of Williamson County Child Advocacy Center, operating nearly five years. Formerly located at the
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Family Visitation Center Relocates to 112 W Madison Herrin
The Family Visitation Center in Herrin moved from Energy Grade School to 112 W Madison St and operates 8 30 to 5 Monday through Friday. Directed by Gina Simpkins the center teaches parenting skills and offers housing, disability, budgeting and transportation help with referrals from DCFS Catholic Social Services and local schools.
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Du Quoin Receives State Fire Grant and Gear Upgrade
Du Quoin firefighters will be better prepared after a state grant covers half of fifteen thousand five hundred dollars for eight new gear sets plus a new grant to fully kit all twenty three firefighters with coats jackets and helmets. The city adds about two thousand one hundred dollars in matching funds. U S Rep Jerry Costello gave a twenty eight thousand eight hundred ninety dollar check from the federal Assistance to Firefighters Program and local officials credit Costello and Durbin for aid. The department will also buy gear washing and drying machines totaling about thirteen thousand dollars to extend gear life.
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