Police Dealing with Cutbacks Strain City Services
City hall faces payroll woes as no overtime rule stays in effect and shortages force reliance on part time officers and the chief. Mayor Jim Mitchell notes reduced staffing limits coverage, while state police and the Williamson County Sheriff provide needed assistance during a recent incident.
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Buildings may be demolished amid safety concerns in Murphysboro
Brees Studio and Egyptian Manufacturing may lose the structure as an estimated 80 000 demolition bill looms. The rotting smoke stack and overgrown lot raise danger and crime worries. Most of the building is owned by Carl Homan and he has not commented. City officials anticipate opposition at the Nov 8 council meeting.
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Closing Stocks Advise Mixed U S Market Movements
New York stock prices show ExxonMobil and Ford among heavily traded issues with mixed gains and losses. A broad list includes Alcoa, Caterpillar, Chevron, IBM, Pfizer, ExxonMobil and many exchange traded funds reflecting varied activity across sectors and indices.
Belleville mayoral forum frames promises and party lines
Candidates At a Belleville forum touted campaign pledges and party contrasts. Roger Cook framed victory over machine politics as proof he keeps promises and can return to private life after serving. Jason Plummer urged system overhaul and blamed a lack of vision in Southern Illinois. Ken Burzynski stressed job creation and private sector experience. Steve McGlinn touted county's importance in his fifth district bid. Primary elections are in March with the general set for November 2012.
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Grain futures mostly fall on Chicago Board of Trade
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade eased as December wheat slipped to 6.1575 a bushel, December corn to 6.3350, and December oats to 3.19, while January soybeans rose to 11.7825 a bushel in a broad market move. The Associated Press.
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Hogs Steady Prices and Mixed Beef Trade at Peoria Stockyards
Hogs show steady trade with 230 to 260 lb barrows and gilts at 56.50 to 57.00 and 260 to 280 lb at 55.00 to 56.50. Sows steady across weights 56.00 to 58.00, boars 21.00 over 300 lb and 27.00 under 300 lb. Cattle: trading 108.00 to 124.50 for some slaughter steers and heifers. cows 40.00 to 60.00, high yield to 65.00, thin cows 23.00 to 28. Bulls 62.00 to 70.00.
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