Accelerated reading program pays off at Herrin Elementary
Herrin's Marge Harmon active as school board member helped launch an accelerated reading program at Herrin Elementary two years ago. The program has grown, with 650 students reading over 10 000 books last year and 1 400 last month. Rewards include toys and certificates, funded by donations from Rotary Club PTO and local businesses.
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Coal executive optimistic on Illinois industry rebound
Pensoneau, a key figure in the Illinois Coal Conference, sees recovery ahead for the coal sector amid tough times. He cites job losses and ripple effects in mining communities but notes production should rise to 37 million tons this year and 42 million in 2002, backed by a $3.5 billion incentive package and tech advances. He remains confident the industry will rebound.
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Family faces foreclosure after double mortgage fraud claim
Debbie and Max Kirk recount paying into a home in 1994 only to learn a second mortgage left a balance above $19,000 seven years later. Bank of America foreclosed and sold the Franklin County house to BA Mortgage LLC for $19,191, while the Kirks seek relief and argue the Robertsons fraudulently gained ownership.
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