Benton office probe. local education officials under review
Regional education office faces ongoing inquiry in Benton with a $15,000 detail. Page 1B notes Marion judge allows statements by a sex abuse defendant. Pinckneyville reports parent concerns over school scheduling. Murphysboro reports a WA man accused of ramming a police car during a chase. Mulkeytown covers a weekend reunion at an old school. State workers protest pink slip notices. Page 3A notes national and world Texas summit on nuclear threats. Today forecasts: partly cloudy highs 70s, tonight partly cloudy lows upper 40s, Saturday partly cloudy highs mid-70s. Weather page 8B. Subscriptions and branding info.
Woolard backs state audit of Rend Lake Conservancy District
State Sen. Larry Woolard D Carterville shifts stance to sponsor a third party audit SB884 to allow the Illinois Auditor General to review Rend Lake Conservancy District books. He says the move protects tax dollars and supports corrective measures after allegations of misuse by former GM Kevin Davis. House sponsor Rep Kurt M Granberg notes need for objective audit.
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Blues Night Opens HerrinFesta Italiana Highlights
William Perkins of Colp attends blues night at HerrinFesta Italiana as Shaky Jake and Big Larry play and Chicago Express headlines at 10 pm. Fans like Vicki McMaster and Misty Doerflein enjoy the festival crowd, funnel cakes, rides, and community pride amid the warm, clear evening.
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SIU trustees measure passed by Illinois House
The Illinois House approved SB748 to overhaul the Southern Illinois University board. It requires most trustees to be alumni or local residents, with three SIU Carbondale graduates or locals, three SIU Edwardsville graduates or locals, and two student members. If Senate and governor approve, effective June 30.
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Benton and West Frankfort financially steady despite job losses
In Franklin County two towns Benton and West Frankfort maintain solid finances after the 1990s coal downturn. Benton adopted a 2003 04 balanced budget with nearly 2 million in revenues and expenses. Grant funding funded downtown renovation and Illinois 37 widening with turn lanes and lights.
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Cairo Mayor cites internal probe over money move
Cairo Mayor Paul Farris says an internal investigation into city finances prompted moving a $51,000 Cairo Public Utilities check to a "safe harbor" bank account. The funds were to be deposited, instead of in Capada or First National Bank, according to Farris.
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