Vets beer sales bill stalls as Illinois fairs risk bidding fate
The Illinois House stalls Senate Bill 1561 aimed at exempting Springfield and Du Quoin state fairs from certain bidding rules. Without passage, the state procurement process continues as last year, keeping veteran and service groups at risk of losing contracts. Senate backing from Gary Forby contrasts with House opposition led by Rich Brauer, who cites purchasing law changes.
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Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Veterans Association of Illinois
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Senate
Rich Brauer
R-Petersburg
House
Brauer
Rend Lake fuels economy with record recreation fees
Rend Lake remains a major economic engine for Franklin and surrounding counties. The U S Army Corps of Engineers collected about $700 000 in recreation fees last year, the most in its Mississippi Valley Division and 12th among 438 Corps projects nationwide. Park ranger Dawn Kovarik noted the rise, saying the lake’s history shows higher demand for reservations day use and other activities. SEE IMPACT / PAGE 2B.
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Benton
Rend Lake
Franklin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dawn Kovarik
Mississippi Valley Division
Public hearing on Illinois legislative redistricting in Carbondale
The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale hosts a free public hearing May 30 from 11 30 a m to 1 p m at the Carbondale Civic Center 200 S Illinois Ave to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment and a citizens commission to redraw districts Ryan Blutstein president of CHANGE Illinois outlines the plan and invites ideas from attendees Advance registration requested contact Carol Greenlee at 618 453 4078 or cgreenleesin.edu
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Carbondale
Illinois
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
SIU Carbondale
Carbondale Civic Center
S. Illinois Ave
Carol Greenlee
Institute
cgreenlee@sin.edu
Ryan Blutstein
Change
Blitstein
JALC Names England Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member
Marion native and JALC associate professor David England wins the 2013 Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member award. A former marketer, he now teaches finance, runs the Investment Club and eight one day seminars, and has built media exposure for the college through local TV and radio.
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David England
Marion
MHS
Carterville
England
Dreith
David
JALC
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Women’s Center
Girl Scouts
Anna Veterans’ Home
Kurt.erickson
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Bend Lake
Hen Rickers
Christopher Hall
St. Louis
Benton-West City
Jalc’s
Mike Creith
SIU
John D. Homan
Logan Media Services
Chevrolet
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