Illinois Senate weighs statewide concealed carry plan
The Illinois Senate could vote today on a proposal to allow carrying loaded firearms in certain public places. It faces opposition from downstate lawmakers who fear a patchwork system if cities enforce their own rules. The Senate Executive Committee approved the plan 10-4, with Chicago permits needing city police permission.
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Pitmaster legends reunite for Memphis in May return
Mike Mills and Pat Burke, longtime partners of Apple City Barbecue, plan a comeback to the Memphis in May World Grand Championship. The Murphysboro duo seek to win again after 19 years, aiming to bring a fourth title to Southern Illinois as the event enters its 36th year with over 250 teams and substantial cash prizes. Mills runs five barbecue restaurants, including 17th Street Bar & Grill locations in Murphysboro, Marion, O’Fallon, and Las Vegas.
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Universities Back Plan to Shift Pension Costs to Schools
SPRINGFIELD Higher education leaders backed a plan to phase in pension costs for fiscal year 2015. Universities would pay 0.5 percent of retirement costs annually, a move that could raise tuition and fees. SIU President Glenn Poshard warned about impact on financially strained families while lawmakers seek pension reform.
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Benton man wins Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal
Henry J. Shelton, an electrician with the U S Army Corps of Engineers at Bend Lake for 20 years, receives the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal in a surprise ceremony at Bend Lake Visitors Center. Col. Christopher Hall presents the award citing eight Iraqi Freedom era deployments and long service to the Engineer Regiment and Corps.
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