Illinois congressman bids to loosen concealed carry laws
U S Rep Tim Johnson and four Illinois Republicans urged a federal amendment to let Illinoisans without a state permit carry loaded guns in public if they hold a permit from another state. The measure stalled in the House this week but a Johnson aide said it will be re introduced in December. The group argues federal action is needed as Illinois remains largely barred from concealed carry while other states allow it.
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Tim Johnson
Urbana
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Congress
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City manager commended as Wissmann withholds support
In Carbondale a council meeting saw Councilman Chris Wissmann vote present on City Manager Allen Gill’s commendation, breaking the usual rubber-stamp practice. The rest of the council approved the praise, and Gill took part in a group photo with Mayor Joel Fritzler.
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Chris Wissmann
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Joel Fritzler
Gill
Small-business Owners Fight Tax Break Plan Handoffs
Small-business owners from downstate Illinois say a plan to offer tax breaks to a Chicago company to keep it from leaving the state would hurt them as they try to create jobs. The dispute centers on corporate incentives and their impact on local job growth and the broader economy.
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Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
Great American Smokeout promoted at SIU campus event
Smokers in Carbondale joined SIU Health Services for the 36th annual Great American Smokeout aimed at quitting. Outreach coordinator Michelle McLernon said the event focuses on support not punishment and that up to 15 smokers pledged to quit for the day with friends signing to back them.
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Carbondale
Michelle McLernon
SIU
Illinois counties drill simulates New Madrid quake disaster
In a Southern Illinois drill, Perry County faced fires with no water and blocked roads at Pinckneyville, while Du Quoin avoided major damage. St Johns train derailment and Tamaroa house explosion touched nearby homes as Franklin and Jackson counties reported fires and collapses. It was a training exercise with agencies addressing water, access, and medical issues.
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DU Quoin
Illinois
New Madrid
Perry County
Pinckneyville
St. Johns
Tamaroa
Franklin
Jackson
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