Williamson County brings back general assistance program
The Williamson County board approved reinstating the local welfare program after a five month void. Commissioner Brent Gentry led the move with Chairman Ron Ellis abstaining. The panel faced state law limits for eligibility, with ages as low as 18 allowed and a proposed transition window for 55 to 62. Ellis criticized the mandate as unfunded and questioned its moral impact.
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General Assistance
Williamson County
Brent Gentry
Ron Ellis
Gentry
Jim Marlo
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
Illinois
Ellis
Get Water Wise Supervise campaign warns of sudden child drownings
Illinois health officials urge constant supervision near any water. Last year 21 children died in Illinois from drownings in pools and other water sources. a toddler can drown in one inch of water in as little as 20 seconds.
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Illinois
Richard H. Calica
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS
Pat Quinn
Roy Harley
Prevent Child Abuse
Illinois Department of Public Health
American Red Cross
Illinois Capital Area Chapter
American Academy of Pediatrics
DGFS
Illinois Senate approves 17-year-olds to juvenile courts
The Illinois Senate approved House Bill 2404 40-10 to send all 17-year-olds charged with crimes to juvenile courts, with transfers to adult court possible for serious offenses. The measure now goes to Gov. Quinn for signing. current practice varies by offense and age, with 18 as the default in most states.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
Illinois
House
Pat Quinn
Mayor Stephens Opens New Era in Murphysboro Council
In Murphysboro new Mayor Will Stephens and Alderman Ronald Nolan were sworn in before about 45 residents. The meeting, crowded with debate over backyard chickens and a fire department roof, stressed responsive governance and weighing constituent requests carefully.
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Murphysboro
Will Stephens
Stephens
Ronald Nolan
Fire Department
Nick Mariano
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D-Bunker Hill
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R-Mattoon
Jason Barickman
Darin LaHood
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