Olive Branch plans flood relocation with 12 million cost
Alexander County officials discuss a relocation project funded by a FEMA grant and state partners to move residents to 160 to 300 acres. The plan, pending funding approval, aims to protect taxpayers and reduce flood risk, with a benefit to cost ratio near five to one and a three month to year approval window.
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Rueter reflects on World Series dream and Giants pride
Former pitcher Rueter recalls his World Series moment and growing up a Cardinals fan, now rooting for the Giants from just outside Nashville. He notes his daughters’ Cardinals allegiance, his postgame life, and the thrill of starting a World Series win as a highlight of his career.
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SIU GAU votes strike for November 3 in union rally
Graduate Assistants United at Southern Illinois University vote to strike November 3, joining three other bargaining units. Four GAA negotiators vow to bargain to midnight if needed. Open meeting for international graduate assistants set for Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom.
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Quinns Blagojevich era reshuffles many state posts
During Blagojevich tenure hundreds of appointments lapsed leaving seats vacant while about 90 initially and potentially nearly 700 positions could be affected. Some appointees earn over 100000 with examples like Tom Holbrook moving from the 113th district to the Illinois Pollution Control Board earning over 117000. Names include Ann Schneider John Holton Jim Larkin Andrew Stolfi John Kim and others on state agency boards.
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Two IDOC workers and inmate face charges in Illinois case
Du Quoin man accused of sexual relations with Matos an inmate under IDOC custody. Nora Clarry 51 of Du Quoin accused of bringing a cellphone to the prisoner a warrant pending. Matos held at Pontiac Correctional Center serving murder and attempted murder. Court date set for December 2 with employment statuses pending.
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