City wrestles with FOIA issues after pistol theft
The Southern Illinoisan reveals Carbondale released information after Police Chief Jody O’Guinn’s pistol was stolen, straining city departments. The council held a lengthy executive session on personnel at its last meeting and may reconvene Tuesday night amid persistent rumors of changes.
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Southern Illinois towns heat up Friday football nights
In Du Quoin the Grand Theatre struggles in September as football season and kid unfriendly films shrink business. Owner Rich Baker notes Du Quoin's football culture dominates, while teen audiences drive theater fortunes. Page 9A IN FOCUS surveys refurbishments and closures of nearby cinemas.
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Interactive maps show Illinois new political boundaries
Illinois election officials posted an interactive online map showing the new congressional, legislative and representative districts. Democrats drew the maps amid lawsuits as petitions circulate for the March 20 primary, with winners advancing to the November election. The maps appear on elections il gov and the state Senate Democratic site.
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A note directs readers to www.cizsor4em.com for an election mans link. The item lacks clear date or local names but points to an online resource accompanying the story.
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Plan to shrink Jackson County Public Defender Office
Jackson County eyes reorganizing the Public Defender's Office for 2011 12 to slash costs. Under the proposal one part time defender two full time assistants and two contracted attorneys would replace six lawyers and five staff, cutting the office budget by about 311000 while court operations face a 256000 deficit. Maurice McCann reports 30 applications already filed as deadline nears.
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