Owens aims for Marion mayor as city commissioner runs
Marion city commissioner Owens, 64, joins Carolyn Swartos and Mayor Bob Butler as mayoral hopefuls. He applauds Butler’s 12 terms but argues for change, pledging timely information to the City Council, thorough commission review, and transparent actions to avoid last minute surprises. He cites STAR bond growth and Morgan Avenue traffic as city opportunities.
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Senators question nuclear experts in Illinois safety review
U S Sen Mark Kirk and Durbin hosted a forum with four nuclear experts in Chicago to review evacuation zones around Illinois plants after Japan's crisis. Exelon owns the reactors and officials stressed multi layer safeguards while ensuring potassium iodide pill stockpiles align with 2010 census figures.
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Goldman Seeks Growth Focus for Carbondale Mayor Run
Goldman tells The Southern Editorial Board the city should grow the economy rather than raise taxes, proposing a technology innovation zone at Southern Illinois Airport and expanded highway access. He advocates increasing population by improving housing, cracking down on rundown landlords, and encouraging local workers to live in Carbondale. He frames his university leadership and temperament as assets for city leadership. he is among four mayoral candidates alongside George Maroney Joel Fritzler and Steven Haynes.
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