Tourists and hotels push fresh ideas to draw visitors
In Carbondale revenue at hotels nearly doubled from 1996 to 2011 as more rooms opened and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail promotion, aided by CCTB, spurred growth. Hotelier Trace Brown praises the bureau while critic Paul Lewers urges better Shawnee Forest marketing and clearer visitor options.
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Illinois lawmakers push retiree health care premium bill
Illinois passed Senate Bill 1313 requiring state retirees to pay for their health insurance, with HS and Senate approval and Gov. Quinn indicating intent to sign. Chicago Mayor Emanuel urged pension reform, proposing freezes and higher employee contributions as part of broader city and state cost fixes amid a looming deficit and rising retiree costs. An audit tied College Illinois to conflicts of interest, noting former official George Egan benefited from investments while College Illinois funded Balestra Capital, prompting ongoing investigations by the attorney general.
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Marion transforms hill land into city money maker
The Hill, a former strip mine abandoned since 1929, became blighted and was placed under a Tax Increment Financing District to spur development. Over 1 million cubic yards of earth were moved with TIF support. Mayor Butler and Bradley tout Star Bond District potential and ongoing development including restaurants and motels generating revenue.
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Illinois 13 Urbanized Area designation by Census Bureau
The 2010 Census counts the urbanized area population at 67,821 in Illinois 13. Farther south East Cape Girardeau part of an urbanized area over 52,000 including Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Minnis says more information on implications will come as local officials meet with state and federal reps.
Milestones and memories mark May 14 across history
May 14 highlights span 1643 Louis XIV becomes king of France at age four, 1796 Jenner vaccines, 1900 Paris Olympics, 1961 Freedom Riders attacked, 1962 Clockwork Orange published, 1973 Skylab 1 launched, 1987 Rita Hayworth dies, 1998 Sinatra dies, Seinfeld finale, plus NATO Russia Reykjavik accord and Chrysler sale to Cerberus.
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Lottery numbers and jackpots listed for multiple draws
The notice lists Pick Three and Pick Four results for both midday and evening sessions, including specific numbers. It also shows Lucky Day Lotto, Lotto jackpot, Mega Millions, Kentucky Pick 3 and Pick 4, Missouri Pick 3 and Pick 4, Show MeCash, and Powerball jackpots with amounts.
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Southern accuracy tips line up with reader notes
Readers are urged to report inaccuracies in The Southern by contacting listed phone numbers. The note emphasizes obtaining corrections and improving factual precision in local reporting. It presents no named individuals or organizations beyond the publication itself.
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