Flood cleanup underway as Big Muddy crest slows recovery
Southern Illinois residents begin recovery as floodwaters recede after a crest near 37.5 feet on the Big Muddy River. Officials from Jackson County EMA and the Army Corps of Engineers held a briefing, road closures listed, and evacuees were allowed to return. Levee inspections continue and patrols increased while floodwaters pose contamination risk. About 15 roads remained closed in Jackson County with nearby counties reporting open routes and subsiding waters.
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Big Muddy
Jackson County
Randolph County
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Saline County
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Boda Boda Bicycles Power Uganda Transport
In Uganda bicycles known as Boda Bodas are a main transport, linking border towns and Kenya. The single speed, wide tire bikes are cheap and quick, with locals paying about 18 cents and visitors 30 cents for rides as drivers rent or operate the bikes amid hilly terrain and rising fuel costs.
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Mbale
Uganda
East Africa
Kenya
Jamil Serwanga
The
Islamic University
Ahmed Wetaka
Illinois Governors Book Updated Adds Ryan and Blago Chiefs
The third edition of The Illinois Governors Mostly Good and Competent Men adds George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich to the 386 page history. Taylor Pensoneau wrote the new chapters detailing the political tragedy and corruption surrounding Illinois leaders.
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Carbondale
Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Robert Howard
George Ryan
Rod Blagojevich
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Taylor Pensoneau
Ryan
Pensoneau
Center Publications Book Availability at UIS
Center Publications at the University of Illinois Springfield offers the book with information available online and by phone. Visit the UIS center publications page or call 217 206 6502 for details and ordering options.
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Center Publications
University of Illinois Springfield
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Uis.edu
Veteran told dead after requesting more VA funding
Norman Van Zant, a Vietnam veteran from Southern West Frankfort, received a VA letter stating he had died after applying for increased disability funding. The mix-up causes daily stress and financial problems for him and his wife Mary, who sought extra assistance six months ago.
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Norman van Zant
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
West Frankfort
Vietnam
Norman
Mary
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veteran misread death notice sparks VA overpayment mix up
Norman Van Zant and his wife Mary recount a frightening Veterans Affairs error after a March 12 letter claimed Norman was dead while another system showed a benefit increase request. The message said he died Feb 29, creating confusion about a $1,006 monthly disability payment and a supposed overpayment. Norman contacted VA Minnesota. officials cited two separate computer records for his status.
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Mary
Norman van Zant
van Zants
Veterans Affairs Office
Minnesota
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