Harvest prices fall as Illinois corn and soybeans lag averages
Illinois Farm Bureau data show corn statewide behind the five year average as harvest proceeds with about 7 percent rated excellent and most crops rated good. Soybean harvest has begun and lags behind long term averages while late planting and extreme weather strain yields. Dean Shields of Jackson County cites excessive spring flooding and a hot dry late summer as troubling to crops.
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Dean Shields
Jackson County
Shields
Farm safety drive stresses supervision near grain bins
Illinois Farm Bureau reports 51 grain bin related injuries in 2010 with 26 deaths and urges constant parental supervision for children on farms. National Safety Council promotes a focused day for child safety around farming, warning against near moving equipment, unclothed tractors, and bins. Sheriff Vick adds caution as large farm machinery shares roads, urging lights, reflectors, and temporary pullovers to minimize risks.
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Jackson
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Williamson County
Bennie Vick
State Farm Bureau
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Stolen handgun tied to Carbondale shooting case
The stolen pistol linked to Carbondale police chief investigations is under state test. Matt Jones, 18, faces three murder counts in Spencer case. police probe whether internal reviews followed the animal control filing error.
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Mike Wepstec
Spencer
Mr. Causey
Causey
Wepsiec
Illinois State Police Forensic Science Center
Matthew J. Jones
Jackson County
O’guinn
Scott Rice
Illinois
Gill
Carbondale Council Votes to Raise Trash Fees and Trim Primary Ballot
The Carbondale City Council unanimously raised solid waste and recycling fees with new schedules set to take effect November 1 and in May 2012 and May 2013. Residential curbside service climbs to 11.40 by 2013, plus a 1 equipment replacement fee and possible extra charges for high volume or late-setout trash. Recycling fees rise to 2.50 monthly with later increases. Commercial rates rise to 42 for multiple pickups, with non-qualified customers at 70 weekly. a late-collection callback fee of 10 applies. The council also reduced the primary to general election advancement from four to two candidates.
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Carbondale
City Council debated backyard chickens and election reform
Tuesday night agenda included a backyard chicken ordinance for further study. The council advanced to the next round with two candidates per seat. Councilman Don Monty urged action, while Chris Wissmann criticized crowded fields and confusing ballots as election changes have stalled since 2011. DW Norris S supports the discussion on Twitter.
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Carbondale
Don Monty
Chris Wissmann
Council votes to end city funding for education program
In Carbondale a 4-3 council vote cuts city support for an education academy amid fiscal concerns. Supporters push district funding as an investment while critics urge school board responsibility and project continuation within a 120 day window.
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Corene McDaniel
McDaniel
District 95
Michael Shimshak
Jane Adams
Don Monty
Thesouthern
Witter
Norris
Monty
Lee Fronabarger
Lance Jack
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