Illinois congressional remap still looms in court
Illinois faces ongoing redistricting battles as the General Assembly map gains approval but court challenges loom. Republicans plan to sue over the map endorsed by Democrats, while federal and state courts weigh who should draw the congressional districts as two Illinois seats must be shed. A 7th Circuit fight over jurisdiction awaits a ruling.
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Legislative Repriege Commission
Illinois
U.S
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Chicago
Senate
House
Eee
7Th S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Cook County
Alton
William L. Beatty
Beatty
Frank McGarr
George Ryan
Kankakee
McGarr
Labor leaders seen as out of touch in AP poll findings
An AP-NBC News poll of 1,601 adults, Sept 28-29, shows 73 percent believe U.S. labor leaders are out of touch with workers. About 20 percent say the labor movement is strengthening, 39 percent see it weakening, and 46 percent think any worker should be allowed to strike, with variations by union membership.
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United States
Ap-Nbc News
Zinc pennies move ahead amid copper industry pushback
Treasury officials press on with replacing pennies with lighter copper plated zinc coins starting later this year. Officials say the change lowers production costs and weight by about 19 percent, while critics warn of high switchover costs and corrosion risks, despite a federal court ruling.
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Alan J. Goldman
U.S. Mint
Washington
Robert J. Wardell
The
Copper and Brass Fabricators Council
Non-aligned nations condemn U S actions document
The 93 non-aligned nations adopted a 21 page document criticizing the United States as the sole threat to world peace. It accuses Washington of aggression for downing two Libyan planes and condemns other actions as hostile during private discussions at the United Nations in New York.
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N.Y
United States
Washington
Cambria Sale Raises Funds for Village Park Equipment
The Cambria Park Committee held a rummage and bake sale over the weekend that netted more than $300 toward playground equipment. Despite Sunday rain, the event drew strong community support, bringing the cash fund to about $900.
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Accos
Patett
Classified rates and mail options for Southern Illinoisan delivery
Delivery terms list carrier and motor route charges for four weeks, mail rates for 18 county Outside area and Illinois. yearly, six month, three month, and one month options with varying prices. Contact numbers Marion and Carbondale shown. Postmaster address provided for subscription changes.
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Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
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Man Died After Bleacher Fall At Chester High School
Lenville Cundiff, 61, died after falling about 8 to 10 feet on bleacher stairs during a football event at Chester High School. He fractured his skull, was treated an hour, and died en route to St. Louis. Police say the death appears accidental. Funeral services set at Ri-Pilla Funeral Home in Carterville with calling hours 6 to 9.
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Chester High School
Lenville Cundiff
Chester Memorial Hospital
St. Louis
Ri -Pilla
Carterville
Zeigler school auction draws no bidders again
For the second time the Leiter school site in Zeigler drew no bidders at an auction held Saturday. The three acre tract in southeast Zeigler with no buildings remains unsold, leaving the Zeigler-Royation School Board to determine next steps after a prior July auction also failed.
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Murphysboro alcohol plants delayed to late July
A pair of Murphysboro alcohol plants face an eight to ten week delay due to electrical system issues and valve shortages. Mississippi Valley Alcohol Association will relocate to Murphysboro, sharing a site with Southland Energy Association at 19th and Illinois, to reduce transport and labor costs. Grain commitments exist once the plants are ready.
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Murphysboro
Marvin Blackmore
Liquid Energy Consultants
Effingham
Mississippi Valley Alcohol Association
Grand Tower
Southland Energy Association
Blackmore
Mississippi Valley
19Th
Illinois
Urphysboro
Downers
Ay Sorgen Blackmore
Collision injures two on Carterville Colp Road
Two people were injured about 7:55 a.m. when a car driven by Debra Allen crossed the center line and hit a pickup on the left side. Allen, 19, of Christopher, faces improper lane usage charges and was taken to Herrin Hospital with head lacerations. pickup driver Curtis Oetjen, 20, of Carterville, had minor injuries.
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Carterville
Debra Allen
Christopher
Illinois
Curtis Oetjen
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