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Commentary: LNG could help small businesses
While America’s political eye is focused on next week’s New Hampshire primary, this also could mark a big week on Capitol Hill. The U.S. Senate is set to vote on S. 2012, “Energy Policy Modernization...
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Commentary: People should be the source of politicians’ power
Illinois is now entering the eighth month without a state budget. To characterize this government failure as being an impasse between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrat-controlled legislature is...
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Reader photo: Double vision
A pair of eagles shared a tree east of White Hall. One flew from the old tree and then flew back beside the other eagle. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;...
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Governor believes downstate voters will back school takeover
When the time comes, suburban and downstate Democrats will join him in his effort to have the state take control of Chicago’s debt-strapped school system, Gov. Bruce Rauner believes. The Republican...
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Faith-based schools showcase role
Routt Catholic High School and Our Saviour School students enjoyed a day of fun and games Thursday in honor of Catholic Schools Week. During the course of the week, students have been participating in...
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Davidsmeyer targets lawmaker pay boost
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville is co-sponsoring legislation that would block an automatic pay increase for Illinois lawmakers. Lawmakers receive a cost-of-living adjustment based on...
View ArticleUpcoming Services (Feb. 5)
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Gobbel, Alma A. (Daub). The family will meet friends 4-6 p.m. today at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. • Troxell, Robert Evert. 9 a.m. today at Hurley Funeral Home in...
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Hung jury declared in trial of former Illinois prosecutor
QUINCY (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered a new trial for a former Illinois prosecutor charged with murder in the Valentine’s Day 2006 death of his first wife, after jurors said they couldn’t reach a...
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Three charged with burglaries in 2 counties
Three people, including a juvenile, are facing residential burglary charges after an investigation by three law enforcement agencies. Austin H. Hart, 19, of 1306 County Line Road in Roodhouse was...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Jennifer Mullen, 34, of 118 Cottage Lane, Murrayville, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 11:20 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving under the influence...
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Photo: In session
Photo provided State Sen. Sam McCann, R-Plainview, meets Thursday with MacMurray College students on the floor of the Illinois Senate. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px...
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Reader photo: Out for a stroll
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View ArticleChopper spraying taking flight
Helispray, an agricultural chemical spraying company based in Jacksonville, is preparing to get off the ground. Chris Bull of Orlando, Florida, and Darrin Seymour of Jacksonville will own and operate...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Jacksonville Police ACCIDENTS • Bongo O. Diomi, 33, of South Jacksonville was cited on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle...
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BestDrive acquires Brahler’s Truckers sites
BestDrive, a subsidiary of Continental Tire, has acquired Brahler’s Truckers Supply of Jacksonville and will convert its seven locations in Illinois and eastern Missouri to BestDrive stores, according...
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Own experiences open path to helping others
BARRY — Dianna Castleberry and James Begley are hoping that by “bursting bubbles” they can help those suffering from mental illness — or just the stress of everyday life — liberate themselves from the...
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State appeals flood help denial for Morgan, Cass
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday filed an appeal of the federal government’s decision to deny assistance for Morgan County and others dealing with damage from December storms and flooding. State and local...
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State sets Morgan tax multiplier
Morgan County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0171, according to Constance Beard, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment...
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Feds warn state to find money to clean leaking tanks
Federal regulators have warned Illinois to resume paying companies that wrench leaky fuel tanks from the ground or be forced to tell gas station operators they have to pay, according to a letter...
View ArticleUpcoming Services (April 9)
TODAY (SATURDAY) • Clancy, William F. Graveside services 10 a.m. today. Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge. • Craddock, Lorraine. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. today at the Church of Our Saviour....
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