Corps Franklin County sign Rend Lake emergency pact
The U S Army Corps of Engineers and Franklin County EMA formalized a long standing partnership for Rend Lake public safety. Col Christopher Hall and EMA Director Ryan Buckingham signed a memorandum of understanding outlining cooperation in emergency operations and safety planning. The parties affirmed joint efforts with local fire police and sheriff to ensure a safer recreational environment at Rend Lake.
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Hall
Franklin County
EMA
Buckingham
Sheriff’s Office
Rend Lake
Stephen Rickers
Ryan Buckingham
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency
Christopher Hall
St. Louis
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Barbecue legends plan next move in Murphysboro Masters
Mills and Burke, both 72, a legendary barbecue duo inducted into the National BBQ Hall of Fame, remain active at Pat's BBQ in Murphysboro. Since the late 1980s they toured competitions, starting the Murphysboro Barbecue cook-off in 1988 and earning Memphis in May invites from 1989 with ribs wins almost every year. They question if time will allow another grand championship, but are ready to keep their winning formula if together.
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Mills
Burke
Murphysboro
De Fleury Medal Recognition by U S Army Regiment
Shelton says the honor was unexpected yet pleasing as he accepts the de Fleury medal named for Francois Louis Tesseidre de Fleury, a French engineer who aided American forces in the fight for independence.
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de Fleury
U.S. Army Engineer Regiment
Francois
Louis Tesseidre de Fleury
Britain
Universities prepare phased pension reform in Illinois
Senate President John Cullerton proposes a phased shift to pension costs, allowing time to absorb expenses. The plan envisions state savings while universities and districts curb end of career pay boosts. Lawmakers fear tax and tuition hikes but leaders press to keep reform moving ahead by end of May session.
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Senate
John Cullerton
Hannah Douglas
Fee
Poshard
Madigan
Gun Carry Restrictionsunder Debate in Illinois
A bill to bar loaded guns in schools hospitals and transit and let home rule communities add rules faces a June deadline to align Illinois with national norms. Senator Kwame Raoul argues for balance while opponents fear overreach and more litigation. House Bill 183 proceeds amid NRA opposition.
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Kwame Raoul
Chicago
Raoul
General Assembly
Hurterickson
See
Illinois
Dale Righter
Mattoor
Dave Luechtefelt
Okawville
Righter
National Rifle Association
House
NRA
Todd Vandermyde
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