Luechtefeld Sees Senate District Map Shuffle
GOP senator David Luechtefeld says the new state Senate map cuts his district, leaving him in a district with about half of Washington County and none of his current counties. He plans to run again, potentially in his former district, if approved. John O Jones faces a similar move as districts realign.
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Fifth Anniversary All-Star Selection for Miners Era
The Southern Illinois Miners arrived in 2006 with Frontier League baseball, hiring manager Mike Pinto and establishing Rent One Park in Marion. The season opened with considerable fanfare as front office staff and community enthusiasm built around the fledgling team.
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Mosquito season may sting more than usual
Floodwaters create breeding grounds for nuisance mosquitoes as they recede. Brad Rendleman of Southern Seven Health Department warns floodborne species can fly up to 18 miles for a blood meal and survive up to five years. West Nile risk exists mainly from house mosquitoes in stagnant pools.
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Cities face loss of income tax funds in budget delay
Illinois cities fear $300 million in Local Government Distributive Fund income tax revenue could be cut if a budget implementation bill omits Quinn proposal. May 31 deadline looms for budget passage, else Democrats may require Republican support for supermajority. Marion Mayor Bob Butler denounces the move as damaging to city governments.
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