Luechtefeld accuses Blagojevich of being unfocused on debt
State Senator Dave Luechtefeld criticizes Gov. Blagojevich after a budgeting session, saying the governor ignores day to day duties and leaves Republicans out of the process. He attacks the All Kids program and pension funding as inflating Illinois debt, urging focus and potential tax changes only to pay off deficits.
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Carbondale
Dave Luechtefeld
Gov. Blagojevich
General Assembly
Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Southern Illinoisan
Blagojevich
All Kids
Becky Carroll
Governor’s Management and Budget Office
Carroll
Youth horsemanship fundraiser marks 13thBirthday for Katie
A De Soto fundraiser show at Harmony Hills Stables hosted by the Southern Illinois Foundation for the Advancement of Youth Through Horsemanship SI FAYTH. Carbondale resident Katie celebrated her 13th birthday aiding a charity that teaches proper horsemanship to youths. The event showcased Sarge the Palomino Appaloosa and highlighted the nonprofit’s 501c3 status.
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Sarge
Katie
Shipner-Grimm
Carbondale
Southern Illinois Foundation For the Advancement of Youth
Harmony Hills
de Soto
SI Fayth
Cathy Overturf
Smoke bans sweep Illinois cities meeting push for smoke-free bars
Experts say bans may curb smoking but not end the habit as 19 Illinois cities including Normal and Bloomington move to prohibit smoking in bars and restaurants. Supporters argue bans clear the air and may nudge smokers to quit, while critics doubt complete elimination of smoking.
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Lisa McQuillen
McQuillen
Illinois
Normal
Springfield
Chicago
Adam Nielsen
Bloomington’s
Darren Sherkat
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Dan Ripley
Dan Cotton
Shooters Lounge
Bloomington
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Kassi
Unity Christian School
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