Farmers praise dry spell but seek steadier rainfall
Norris Southern notes soybeans are thriving in a dry spell with good field work in the Mississippi River bottoms. Dean Shields, a farmer in Jackson County, says the season is very nice but would welcome more steady rain for continued productivity.
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Dean Shields
Mississippi River
Kson County
Paul Newton
Saline County
Southeastern Illinois College
Thesouthern
Pensions and Medicaid overhaul urged by state official
A state official visiting Southern Illinois urged Gov. Pat Quinn’s pension revamp and Medicaid spending cuts, calling Monday a rendezvous with reality. The remarks underline a push for major fiscal reforms ahead of forthcoming proposals.
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Carbondale
Illinois
Pat Quinn
No More Walks In The Park Threatens Giant City Closure
A Save Our Parks conference warns Giant City State Park may close due to drastic funding cuts since 2002. Sierra Club Illinois Chapter leader Terri Treacy notes more than 60 percent funding reduction, with 35 attendees and Park Superintendent Bob Martin stressing dire maintenance conditions.
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Rcal State
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Giant City State Park
Giant City Park
Terri Treacy
Sierra Club Illinois
Partners For Parks and Wildlife Steering Committee
Treacy
Shelter No. 1
Bob Martin
Trail of Tears State Park
Zeigler-Royalton Tops State Coaches vs Cancer Drive
Zeigler-Royalton High School leads the state fundraising scoreboard for the third straight year, raising 16500 this season to push their three year total to 38000. Volunteers cite teamwork and community support including Furniture King donations and a bowling tournament. Franklin County cancer stats highlight local concern.
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Zeigler
Zeigler-Royalton High School
Z-R
Randy Risley
Furniture King
Zeigler Eagles
West Frankfort Bowl
Risley
Zeigler-Royalton
Bennie Drust
Hand
Franklin County
Collins
Teddi Collins
Juli Summers Ingram
Deanna Reeman Morris
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Norris Southern
Brent Stewart
Save Our Parks
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Jake
Mitchell
Cooper
Seneenennene
Goreville
Taylor Odom
Pinckneyville
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