Normal to ban indoor public smoking next year
Normal Illinois city council approves a universal indoor smoking ban set to take effect January 1, joining other cites from Springfield to Chicago. Business owners fear loss of customers if Bloomington hesitates to adopt a full citywide ban during its upcoming debate. Local leaders consider bar exemptions and post food-service smoking allowances as options. The move affects ISU students and tensions around pub establishments near the campus.
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Marion library gains grant to expand Japanese American understanding
Marion Carnegie Library receives a Library Support grant from the Japan Foundation to add 140 English language books on Japanese culture history and economics. The grant furthers the Japanese Friendship Program and the plan to explore a sister city with a Japanese community, with collaboration hoped from John A. Logan College and local schools.
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Mother confronts widow over soldier's funeral and belongings
Las Vegas mother Cathy Zehren laments losing control of her late son Cpl. Shawn Lasswell’s funeral and keepsake items after he married nine days after meeting his wife. Lasswell’s widow, stationed at Fort Hood, chooses Arlington National Cemetery and controls burial details, medals, flag, and posthumous property, with $100,000 death benefit and Zehren as beneficiary of a $400,000 life policy. Services in Alton proceed Friday and Saturday without the corporal’s remains.
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