Danforth urges solutions over anger in Carbondale talk
Former U S Senator John Jack Danforth told a small audience at the Holiday Inn in Carbondale that politics is too focused on anger and not on improving lives. The Missouri Republican noted bipartisan respect with Paul Simon and urged finding a middle ground amid rising Washington hostility.
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Danforth criticizes hyper partisan politics online speech
Danforth urged action to restore civility in U S political discourse saying the center is eroded and parties court extremes. He blamed strategists for pushing left and right too far and called for public pressure on representatives to address everyday issues like health care and Social Security.
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Parents sue officials over son's death in Illinois case
Melvin Jones died after an Oct 20 2006 incident in Union County prompting his parents Robert and Kay Jones to file a civil rights suit in the Southern District of Illinois. The complaint names the Union County Sheriff’s Department Anna Police Department Illinois State Police and the city of Anna plus Union County as defendants. The plaintiffs allege false arrest and civil rights violations occur during a 911 call and response as Melvin Jones practiced a .22 rifle at his parents home.
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Rend Lake College Seeks Public Input on Accreditation
Rend Lake College invites public comments as it undergoes a Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation review next year. The college asks for input on mission execution via online survey, email, or mailed comments by November 15, inviting students, parents, taxpayers, and local businesses to participate.
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Trustees resume meetings after interviews and reviews
REND LAKE trustees will reconvene next week after Drew and Huffman conducted weeks of interviews and information gathering. Simpson said the executive session aims to inform discussion and avoid rush to conclusions while addressing any concerns about alleged improprieties tied to earlier anonymous letters. The board wants the college to continue its strong enrollment and progress as it reviews policies with the board attorney before the next meeting.
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Opera House Renovation Brings Café and Historic Restoration to Lesser
Officials completed years of renovations at the Lesser Opera House and its café banquet hall. The project totals near 400000 in funding with a 250000 grant aimed at infrastructure and historic preservation. The venue now operates daily 6 am to 10 pm drawing residents and visitors while showcasing original features and stage memories.
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Budget debate hovers as county eyes four 2007-08 options
Finance committee weighs four budget plans ranging from 12 to 17 percent increases over last year, all requiring department cutbacks. No decision yet on the preferred scenario, with the fourth option at about 8.7 million. Board members consider across the board cuts to ease taxpayer burden while health administrator Miriam Link-Mullison supports the 518,000 allotment. An insurance review is pending a joint meeting, and the Nov. 14 adoption deadline looms as Oct. 26 books close.
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