Jackson County to trim budgets amid looming deficit
Jackson County faces a 436000 dollar general fund shortfall as the finance committee weighs cuts to outside agencies and salary raises. Budget requests from the Health Department, Ambulance Service, and Sheriff’s Office are under review, with options including a 2 percent raise and selective removals to balance the levy and IMRF.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County Board
Michelle Tweedy
Jackson County Business Development Corporation
Greater Egypt
Jackson County
Tweedy
IMRF
Health Department
Ambulance Service
Miriam Link-Mullison
Link- Mullison
Dottie Miles
Jackson County Ambulance Service
State Fair a Success for Du Quoin Harness Event
Du Quoin State Fair officials say the 2006 harness racing event drew strong interest nationwide with vendors, carnival, performers and local businesses benefiting. Final profit or loss awaits tallies, but costs for entertainment and fuel rose, and organizers praised widespread optimism for next year.
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Hill
Rednour
du Quoin
Council Accepts DOJ Grant for G.R.E.A.T. program
Mediacom remarks of past service issues frame a council meeting where officials noted improvements. The council also accepted a $98,092 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to create a Gang Resistance Education and Training program.
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McDaniel
U.S. Department of Justice
Carbondale Eyes Youth Program With Partners
The nationally recognized program offers gang resistance education plus after school and summer activities. Carbondale would team with local law enforcement, Carbondale Middle School, and the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale to implement the program.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Middle School
Boys and Girls Club of
Perry County weighs noise rules and road work plan
Perry County officials heard residents seek broader hours for noise citations beyond 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and discussed possible countywide changes. Du Quoin police chief Booker offered to consult the state's attorney. The board also approved $40,000 to resurface the government building parking lot and heard updates on a Nashville transfer station plan, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month activities, insurance bids, and the 2007 Extension budget. County road maintenance progresses with all county roads done and half of unit roads completed.
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Perry County
Dean Ralston
Ray Landis
du Quoin
David Stanton
Doug Bishop
County Board
Michael Whitlock
Perry Ridge Landfill Inc
Nashville
Whitlock
Jan Cloward
Perry County Counseling Center
Keyes
Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust
Duncan Britton
University of Illinois Extension
Bishop
Williamson County Parents Face Truancy Penalties Under Program
Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnatti announced a new push under the Abolish Chronic Truancy Now program. He warned about criminal charges for parents whose children accrue unexcused absences, with fines up to 1500 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.
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Williamson County
Marion
Charles Garnatl
Garnati
Mickey Sullivan
Garnall
ROE
Galatia Concessions Made by Both Sides
In a strained stalemate at Galatia discussions on PAGE 1B yielded concessions from both sides. Negotiators signaled willingness to adjust positions and seek a workable compromise amid ongoing talks and community concerns.
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Galatia
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