Cairo Wickliffe Ohio River Bridge Reopens To Traffic
The Cairo Bridge linking Cairo Illinois and Wickliffe Kentucky on U S 51 60 62 reopened Sunday about 10 30 a m easing detours of up to 90 miles for hundreds of commuters. Crews removed mud from U S 51 near Ballard Carlisle County Line and hoped to reopen that section soon. The bridge carries about 5500 vehicles daily and has a toll history dating to its 1936 opening.
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Wickliffe
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Kentucky Agency
Ballard-Carlisle
Ohio
Mississippi
Todd
Cairo Bridge Commission
Illinois
Marine Corps League convention heads to Carbondale
The 67th annual Illinois Marine Corps League and Auxiliary convention runs Wednesday through Sunday at Carbondale’s Holiday Inn and Conference Center with about 250 attendees. A memorial service is set for 8 30 a m Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. The event may bring up to half a million dollars in economic impact.
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Carbondale
Illinois Marine Corps League and Auxiliary
Holiday Inn
Shawnee Hills
Woodlawn
Carbondale Holds Bike 2 Work Day At Town Square Pavilion
Carbondale celebrates its annual Bike 2 Work Day with a noon to 1 p.m. event at Town Square Pavilion. Mayor Joel Fritzler will award trophies to the farthest rider and the organization with the most bike commuters, promoting cycling as a daily option during National Bike Month.
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Carbondale
Town Square
Joel Fritzler
Fritzler
U.S
Canada
League of American Bicyclists
Town Square Pavilion
Johnson County Courthouse joins National Register of Historic Places
Sunday in Vienna the Johnson County Courthouse was honored for its 140 years of continuous use since 1869 onward and its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Ed Annable of the local historical society described a three year application process with a Cape Girardeau agent.
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Johnson County
Ed Annable
Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society
Annable
National Register
Cape Girardeau
Opposition Could Doom Smart Grid Plan in Illinois
State lawmakers push a Smart Grid bill despite Gov Patrick Quinn and Attorney General Lisa Madigan opposing it. Madigan states her office walked away from talks with Ameren Illinois and ComEd, criticizing a plan to bypass the Illinois Commerce Commission and charge upgrades to customers. The utilities argue the upgrades would save money, but the AG warns it shifts risk and guarantees double-digit profits. Colleen Fox of Stockton voices consumer skepticism, seeking more information. SEE OPPOSITION / PAGE 7A.
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Pat Quinn
Lisa Madigan
Ameren Illinois and
Commonwealth Edison LLC
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Ameren
ComEd
Illinois Commerce Commission
Commission
Ameren and
Madigan
Colleen Fox
Stockton
Fox
Murphysboro volunteers set for June 18 cleanup drive
Murphysboro appoints June 18 as city wide litter pickup meeting at Longfellow Park at 9 a.m. Volunteers will be assigned to 123 debris filled sites across five wards. Police Chief Jeff Bock will issue citations to owners for severe litter problems. renters and owners have 5 to 10 days to remove rubbish. Mayor Ron Williams lauds the effort and a Dumpster will be provided.
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Longfellow Park
Jeff Bock
Gary McComb
Ron Williams
Bock
Murphysboro Announces Citywide Litter Cleanup
Citywide cleanup set for 9 a.m. on June 18 at Longfellow Park. Organization contact Blaine Ensor at 618-201-9248 for details.
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Longfellow Park
Blaine Ensor
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