Illinois seeks federal disaster aid after Harrisburg storm damage
FEMA and Illinois officials examine a denied aid decision as Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon tours Harrisburg and surrounding damage including a historic church. Governor Quinn appeals for disaster assistance while Congress members press for a rapid review. Private insurance, state capacity, and local resources are cited factors in aid decisions.
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Troopers clash over Quinn move in Illinois dispatch plan
Powell argues local troopers can assist residents while warning that consolidating radio dispatch from four sites to replace twenty could leave outposts half empty and doors locked during patrols. Police spokeswoman Monique Bond says the shift preserves safety amid budget cuts and keeps trooper duties intact.
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Rescued photos to be displayed in Harrisburg
Harrisburg residents can view recovered photos and documents from the February EF4 tornado at the Harrisburg Public Library on Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Project Photo Rescue, led by Tom Kane of The Daily Republican in Marion, collected about 100 photos and items such as a Social Security card and a car title in a volunteer effort to reunite owners.
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