COMIT Drug Task Force marks 10 years in Benton region
Benton officials and state Rep. John Bradley salute COMIT Drug Task Force anniversary noting its 1996 founding and hundreds of state and federal drug convictions. Coordinator J.R. Moore cites shift to meth use and manufacture, improvements in labs, and ongoing funding challenges for the multi-agency operation.
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Walier
Hamilton County
Franklin County Housing Authority
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rend Lake
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Local group seeks funds for CCC statue at Giant City Park
The Friends of Giant City will ask residents to donate at park entrances starting 9 a.m. Saturday to raise about seven thousand dollars for the foundation of a bronze Civilian Conservation Corps statue near Giant City Lodge. Gregory Kupiec notes the fund supports delivery and matching lodge stonework.
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Jackson County study outlines path to economic vitality
TIP Strategies presents a holistic plan for Jackson County focusing on place talent and industry to boost economic vitality. SIUC near, downtowns in Carbondale and Murphysboro could anchor authentic growth with alumni engagement and a Transportation Education Center. Public meeting planned to discuss implementation.
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TIP Strategies
Jackson County
Donna McCann
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Tom Stellman
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Stellman
Murphysboro
SIUC
Transportation Education Center
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Wissmann
Bryce Cramer
Jackson County Business Development Corporation
Cramer
Jcbdc.org
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