Cigarette tax eyed for construction funding in Illinois
Senate President John Cullerton backs a one dollar per pack cigarette tax hike to fund a thirty one billion dollar state construction program for roads bridges and schools. Revenue would offset losses if video gambling fails to legalize and is tied to a pending Illinois Supreme Court case. Republican leaders urge waiting for court action before changing gambling revenue.
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John Cullerton
Illinois
Cullerton
Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
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General Assembly
Christine Radogno
Flooding expected as Ohio River crests near Cairo
The Ohio River is forecast to crest about 14 feet above flood stage by Friday near Cairo, with moderate to major flooding along the river and its tributaries. Hydrologist Mary Lamm of the National Weather Service cautions it could reach or surpass 2005 levels, driven by two heavy rain events in late February. See page 3A for more on preparing for flooding.
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Mary Lamm
National Weather Service
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Waiting Tables staged reading at Liberty Theater next weekend
Steve Falcone's Waiting Tables will be read in 90 minutes at the Liberty Theater in Murphysboro. The piece follows conversations at a coffeehouse table exploring romance, family, and emotions with real-life inspired segments. Admission is five dollars. showtimes 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday March 25 and 26.
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Murphysboro
Liberty
Steve Falcone
Liberty Theater
Falcone
John A. Logan College
Thompson murder trial witness says blade seen
In Murphysboro on day three of Trevis Thompson and Patrick A. Greene’s murder trial at the Jackson County Courthouse two jurors were dismissed and prosecutors produced testimony linking weapons to the defendants. Defense lawyers Patricia Gross and Thomas Mansfield will cross examine Courtney Williams, the final prosecution witness, starting at 9 a.m. today.
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Trevis
Thompson
Patrick A. Greene
Jackson County
Patricia Gross
Greene
Thomas Mansfield
Courtney Williams
Japanese drought water mission at crippled reactor
Japanese military helicopters dumped seawater onto a stricken reactor at Zao as operators raced to complete a power line to restore cooling. Officials warned fault lines near America could trigger similar issues.
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Zao
Japan
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