Alstat to seek treasurer's office in Jackson County
Long time Jackson County Board member Bill Alstat announces a 2014 run for county treasurer. A 23 year board veteran and 16 year Ora Township supervisor, the fifth generation farmer cites public service and board experience as his qualifications. He pledges to improve county relations, assess office resources, and explore property tax payment options including installment plans.
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Bill Alstat
Alstat
Ora Township
Springfield Zoo to Stay Closed After Storm Damage
Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield will remain closed Wednesday after a storm downed branches and damaged at least two exhibits. No injuries reported as staff moved animals inside and visitors to the admissions building. Cleanup and fence repairs continue with reopening possible Thursday or Friday.
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Kim Alexander
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Illinois House pension plan touted to save 187B over 30 years
Supporters of pension legislation in Illinois claim the House plan would save the state 187 billion dollars over 30 years, more than three times the Senate’s approach. Reps Nekritz and Senger presented the analysis, while the two chambers remain at odds over the pension crisis. The House plan, backed by Speaker Madigan, seeks unilateral benefit cuts, while Senate President Cullerton and unions oppose it as unconstitutional, favoring a plan offering workers a choice of benefits.
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John Cullerton
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Feds say man supplied drugs to judges in Illinois case
James Fogarty 45 of Belleville pleaded not guilty to cocaine distribution and possession in East St. Louis alleging he repeatedly sold cocaine to two judges, Michael Cook and Joe Christ, including on trips and at the Cook family hunting lodge where Christ died of cocaine intoxication. Fogarty remains jailed without bond while Cook, also charged, is free on bond.
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Belleville
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Pike County
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Illinois Senate moves on drone bans for hunters and fishermen
House Bill 1652 would bar drone use by hunters and fishermen and empower revocation of licenses for interfering with lawful hunts. The proposal follows reports of drones used to monitor or target hunters and animal cruelty footage by PETA and SHARK.
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People For the Ethical Treatment of
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Murphy-Wall merges Elkville bank into Elkville Banking Center
Murphy-Wall State Bank merges Elkville State Bank to form Elkville Banking Center, a Murphy-Wall branch in Perry County. Julie Briley will manage the new Elkville unit, with Marty David aiming to continue the Havens family service legacy. The merger adds a drive-up window and ATM at Elkville. Murphy-Wall operates branches in Pinckneyville and Murphysboro.
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Marty David
Elkville State Bank
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David
Havens
Crawford
Murphy-Wall State Bank
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