Reform group cites need for aftercare and staffing at Murphysboro youth center
The John Howard Association report criticizes Harrisburg's middle security center and praises Murphysboro while urging staff vacancies be filled including a superintendent. It calls for more training on trauma, education gaps, and notes Murphysboro lacks a PE teacher and its speech pathologist. The report also mentions solitary confinement use in Harrisburg.
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Bernard
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John Howard Association
Harrisburg
Reform Group
Murphysboro Youth Center
Illinois
Murphysboro Center
Southern Illinois
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
SIU Trustee Donations Tied to Blagojevich Era Campaigns
The Associated Press links SIU trustee Bill Bonan II to a $30,000 donation by his father and uncle to Blagojevich, while board counsel found no illegal transactions. Other trustees including Ed Hightower Mark Hinrichs Donald Lowery and John Simmons have made various past donations. Herrin says donations unlikely to influence appointments and pledges trustee expenses will be paid personally.
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Blagojevich
Bonan
Herrin
State Board of Elections
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Jay Hoffman
Collinsville
Quinn
Mark Hinrichs
Brady
Senate Inc
Donald Lowery
U.S. Senate
Mark Kirk
Highland Park
Republican State Senate
John Simmons
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Caesars Foundation to donate 100000 for flood relief
The Caesars Foundation will give 100000 in equal shares to the Little Egypt Network and Paducah Chapters of the American Red Cross to aid recovery from massive flooding in Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky. Mark Osterhaus of Harrah’s Metropolis says the effort rebuilds communities tied to the company. Presentation starts at 1 p.m.
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Caesars Foundation
Caesars Entertainment Properties
Illinois
Kentucky
Little Egypt Network
Paducah
American Red Cross
Mark Osterhaus
Harrah
Flooded Old Shawneetown residents face rebuilding and loss
In Old Shawneetown John and Debbie Beck recount a rapid flood that left 8 inches of water in their trailer and damaged appliances. They lack flood insurance and face months of repair as the Ohio River remains high at 52.25 feet amid ongoing relief efforts and reentry delays.
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Old Shawneetown
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Gallatin County
Cairo Reopens as Flooded City Edges Toward Normal Life
Cairo resumes normal activity with businesses allowed to reopen within curfew hours and alcohol sales halted until curfew ends. Residents urged to aid emergency crews, avoid barricaded zones, and stay vigilant as high waters recede. Ohio River at 57.09 feet, below May 2 peak. Metropolis, floodwaters persist, still hosting the 33rd Superman Celebration June 9 to 12, with Brandon Routh added to the lineup. Mississippi and Big Muddy boat traffic restrictions expire. Brookport Bridge between Paducah and Brookport reopen at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Brookport
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