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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2012
Page
10
State Sen. Gary Forby announced he will no longer participate in the legislative scholarship program. He says saving need based financial aid is more important than tuition waivers and cites ethical concerns over awards to nonresidents. Forby notes his past process removed identifying information before review.
Illinois regulators ordered the Women's Aid Clinic in Lincolnwood to remove references to surgical abortions from its site and pay a 36000 dollar fine. The state says the clinic has remained open after losing its license and may be advertising false abortion services, with a referral to the attorney general if penalties are not paid and operations cease.
Five Republicans seek progress in Williamson County as Holman, Marlo, and Isbell join the field for the November 6 general election. Glenn runs for another term as county commissioner while Scott Fitzgerald stands for the Democratic primary.
Jefferson voters see the state attorney Douglas R. Hoffman running unopposed on the Republican ticket. County board races include Districts 3, 6, 8, 10, and 11 with pairs of candidates for two or four year terms. Democratic candidates David Stewart and others are listed. contact details appear in the snippet.
State officials outline enterprise zones in Jackson Williamson and Franklin counties as hearings continue this spring in Peoria Rockford and Chicago to assess incentives and effectiveness. Du Quoin council member Rex Duncan testified Perry County faces issues, urging revisions to attract business.
In fiscal year 2011 Benton and Franklin counties report 698 jobs retained and 32 created with $12 million invested. Zones extend through 2021 as a city tool to attract business with incentives. Duncan advocates broader future provisions to boost high speed Internet access regionwide.
RLC AmeriCorps volunteers tutor students in school while also taking on community service projects. Lifeboat Alliance executive director Jenny O Daniel praises the effort, stating it benefits students and inspires other groups. For information contact Lifeboat Alliance at 618 308 2781 or visit its website or Facebook page.
Harrisburg Lions Club distributed cleaning supplies March 12 at the Lions Club building with funds from Lions Clubs International Foundation. Regional clubs sent aid as Park Day volunteers prepare to help at over 100 Civil War sites in 25 states. Contact Mike Jones at 618-684-3455 or email johnaloganmuseumglobaleyes.net. event begins at 9 a.m.
Murphysboro hosts a major cleanup and historic preservation effort for the Gen. John A. Logan Museum on March 31 to prep for summer activities. The event aligns with ongoing preservation work and community engagement in the region.
H B Tanner will celebrate his 90th birthday from 1 to 3 p m Sunday March 18 at Buena Vista Community Church in Harrisburg Old Illinois 13 West The celebration will be pastored by Rev G E Coulins Hosted by his sons and their families and by his church family Friends and family are invited The family requests no gifts
The district declares a boil order for customers on Saline Road Lobo Lane West Ellis Koester Road Bradley Lane Old Creal Road part of Cochran Road east of Moake School Road east side of Remington Road Cherry Road Damon Road Pyllas Lane Bradley Hanks Lane Cherry Valley Bing Lane and Monitor Lane. Water for drinking and cooking must be boiled rolling for five to seven minutes before use.
Jefferson County Highway Committee meets at 10 a.m. in Mount Vernon office. Randolph County Board gathers at 9 a.m. in Chester courthouse. Regional Water Quality Coordinating Council convenes at 11 30 a.m. at the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission Office in Marion. Union County board opens at 8 30 a.m. at the Jonesboro Community Center.
Tony Z presents Licensed to Thrill at the high school gym at 6 30 p m Tickets are 10 in advance 12 at the door and free for children 5 and younger Tickets can be purchased at Randolph County Farm Bureau Sparta High School office or any FFA Alumni
Coming Breakfast at Herrin Senior Citizens Center features a Friends of Herrin Library pancake breakfast with tickets 4.50 in advance or 5 at the door. Eldorado hosts Pancake Day at Lions Den with carryout option. Guided hike meets at Ozark General Store with River-to-River Trail Society at Hogg Bluff and Cedar Falls. Fort Massac hosts Archaeology Day with lecturer John Schwegman and a later pollinator program at Cypress and the Cache River Wetlands Center. Contact numbers provided.
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