Mount Vernon high school reports race materials incident
Mount Vernon Township High School officials say police were summoned after four adult males distributed music discs and literature promoting pro white groups on campus Monday. Principal Ron Daniels noted some students received the material without understanding its content, and parents called in concern.
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Williamson County schools face $1.3 million funding cut
Williamson County and Southern Illinois districts endure a $1.3 million reduction in state aid this year as part of HB 4225 changes. Statewide cuts total $32 million, shifting from cost-based funding to a block grant with a 15 percent poverty factor. Calls grow for HB 422 to extend hold harmless through FY 2010, but chances are slim.
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Williamson County
Jim Broadway
Springfield
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Illinois State Board of Education
Marion Unity
Wade Hudgens
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Ryan and wife sign book in Springfield while appeals loom
Former Gov George Ryan and wife Lara Lynn appeared at a Pasfield House book signing in Springfield. They said they feel they are proceeding well as federal appeals judges decide whether Ryan gets another court chance or goes to prison for six and a half years on corruption convictions. Lara Lynn noted her conscience is clear and avoided commenting on Gov Blagojevich.
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Lara Lynn
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Rend Lake water level slips nearly a foot
Rend Lake has fallen to 404.21 feet, about one foot below the September average of 405.02, with officials noting the depth drop is not a water supply threat but offers a chance to study exposed areas and shoreline changes as sunny days persist and rain remains sparse. James Lynch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers comments on the notable lowering and its implications for the 18,000 acre lake.
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Shareholder targets Anna bank managers over long running embezzlement
Anna shareholder William R. Cunningham of Cunningham Electronics demands civil action against Anna State Bank officers and directors. He alleges mismanagement after Nancy R. Smith pleaded guilty to embezzling 377,888 dollars from 1997 to 2005, with the bank losing over 700,000 dollars. His attorneys say the fraud spanned eight years and seeks accountability.
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William R. Cunningham
Cunningham Electronics
Anna State Bank
Nancy R. Smith
Smith
Cunningham
Jim Bennett
Robert Epperson
Dowd Bennett, LLP
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