Illinois lawmakers near finish line on passing tighter budget
Illinois lawmakers race to finish a tighter budget overhauling Medicaid, trimming health care and education spending, raising cigarette taxes, and reducing union benefits. They warn the fiscal crisis could worsen without action, with ratings downgrades possible if progress stalls.
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Springfield
Patricia Bellock
Hinsdale
Pat Quinn
Quinn
Senate
Christine Radogne
Lemont
House
Democrats
Second at state for JCHS math team celebrates teamwork
JCHS math team placed second at the state contest. Coach Clark and assistants Bobby Marketay and Elizabeth King praise the program’s impact on students, many of whom pursue engineering, medicine, or law. Students Kelsie Nagrodski and Dylan Crain emphasize future benefits and pride in representing their school and town. Local rivals Hamilton County Sparta Red Bud Herrin Salem Carbondale Marion competed as well.
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Bobby Marketay
Elizabeth King
Kelsie Nagrodski
JCHS
Dylan Crain
Nagrodski
Hamilton County
Sparta
Red Bud
Herrin
Salem
Carbondale
Marion
Tribute to Dr Springs honors community pioneer in Royalton
Mayor Charles Brandon led a crowd praising Dr Andrew W Springs born 1869 died 1944 for years as a coal miner healer and teacher. Duncan of Chicago recalled his care as a child and Springs artifacts and museum work. Springs invited Eleanor Roosevelt to tour No 9 mine and supported local choir efforts.
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Charles Brandon
Royalton
Dr. Springs
Emmanuel Duncan
Chicago
St. Louis
Eleanor Roosevelt
No. 9
Colp
Evan Ewing
Susannah Roderick
Illinois Rural Heritage Museum opens with phased additions
The Illinois Rural Heritage Museum near Perry County opens on a regular schedule after phase two completion, featuring the Monsanto Exploration Hall with farming innovations and a doctor’s office display from 1898 to 1958. Phase three renovations begin this summer to house larger antique tractors and equipment.
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Greers
Perry County Fairgrounds
American Thresherman Association
Illinois Rural Heritage Museum
Charlie
Monsanto Exploration Hall
James Scott Templeton
Pinckneyville
Maschoff Farms
Carlyle
Charlie Said
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