River search suspended for missing bridge builder
A search near East St. Louis for a construction worker who fell from a barge while in a four wheeled aerial lift was temporarily halted due to strong river currents. Agencies including Coast Guard and St. Louis Fire Department assisted with dive teams and a helicopter, with plans to resume today.
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Illinois Treasurer leads delegation to Israel
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford heads a weeklong, tax funded free trip to Israel to bolster economic and cultural ties. The schedule includes meetings with Israel’s finance minister and deputy foreign minister, plus visits with Illinois companies Boeing McDonald’s Kraft Abbott and local memorials and defense displays.
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Israel
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Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Hinson introduced as SIU men's basketball coach
SIU named Hinson, 50, former Kansas operations leader and Missouri State coach, as new head coach on a five year deal near 1.5 million total. He vows to restore Saluki prominence, citing program history and graduation success while preparing for New Orleans Final Four duties before full work starts.
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Illinois House advances plan to ease rebuilding costs after disasters
Aimed at tornado victims, House Bill 4242 would let homeowners replace destroyed houses with similarly sized dwellings while their property taxes are based on the old home's value. Rep Brandon Phelps says the measure is revenue neutral. victims seek relief to return home.
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Illinois towns shrug as FEMA threshold denied aid after tornado
Illinois officials say the 12.8 million population with a 1.35 multiplier yields a 17.3 million threshold, with just over 5.4 million in eligible expenses, 11.8 million below the FEMA line. Officials note local costs remain and municipal leaders urge reconsideration of formulas for rural areas.
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Historic Civil War steam engine tour stops in Chester
Enthusiasts witness a rare Civil War era steam engine pass through Chester. Stakeholders like Joe Starek of the Sons of Confederate Veterans emphasize reenactments preserve history and compensate for perceived gaps in classroom learning.
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SIU Board Chairman Rift Ties Quinn Backing to Governor Push
SIU board members faced pressure from Gov Quinn's staff to appoint Roger Herrin as chairman citing the governor's preference. Poshard recalled repeated assurances of the governor's wish while critics questioned Herrin's lack of higher education experience. Herrin defended his track record and denied predestined chairmanship, arguing tuition and enrollment trends drive the dispute.
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