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Mount Zion News

Local news for Mount Zion, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | Herald & Review

Flider still plans to fight budget cuts

State Rep. Bob Flider, D-Mount Zion, was as discouraged as dozens of his legislative colleagues over the seeming inability of Gov.

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Related Topix: Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL, Illinois, Illinois Government, University of Illinois System, Springfield (University of Illinois System), Opinion

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Herald & Review

Flider favors recall vote, not impeachment

State Rep. Bob Flider, D-Mount Zion, has voiced frustrations and disagreements with Gov.

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Related Topix: Decatur, IL, Opinion

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Illinois Times

Glimmer of hope | Appeals court orders a hearing in the 1996 Karyn Slover murder case

To the average motorist, the difference between clear car windows and slightly tinted windows is hardly worth noticing.

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Related Topix: Cerro Gordo, IL, Bement, IL, Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL

Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Times

Court must hear testimony claim in Slover case

BREAKING NEWS: Tell us about any storm damage Court must hear testimony claim in Slover case CHAMPAIGN, Ill.

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Related Topix: Champaign Metro, Champaign, IL, Shelbyville, IL

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Decatur Tribune

Flider's Measure to Combat Online Predators Becomes Law

Legislation introduced and sponsored by state Rep. Bob Flider creating a new fund to provide financial support to law enforcement operations targeting sex offenders and other criminals on the internet, became ...

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Related Topix: Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL, Macon County, IL

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Herald & Review

Mackenzie Knop wears crown as 2008 Decatur-Macon County Fair queen

'Aloha' was a fitting theme for this year's Decatur-Macon County Fair Queen pageant as the crowd said goodbye to one queen and hello to a new queen.

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Related Topix: Argenta, IL, Decatur Metro, Macon County, IL, Decatur, IL, Forsyth, IL

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Green Party of Monroe County

Democrats attack Green candidate ballot lines in Illinois -

Dennis, other Greens removed from ballot http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/06/09/news/doc484dbbdab7e86793490814.txt By Kenneth Lowe Kenneth.lowe@lee.net SPRINGFIELD -- Four Green Party candidates running ...

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Related Topix: Illinois, Macon County, IL, US News

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Herald & Review

Floodwaters creep higher with 2 inches more rain in Decatur; storms predicted for Monday

Heavy rainfall once again inundated the Decatur area Saturday, adding to an already saturated situation.

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Related Topix: Mattoon, IL, Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL, Weather

Thu Jun 05, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Teacher Accused of Threatening Student

A Clayton County High School teacher was arrested Wednesday morning on charges of making terroristic threats against a student.

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Mon Jun 02, 2008

Herald & Review

Food, fuel deal school budgets a double blow

Mount Zion schools went over budget for transportation costs in April with two months left in the fiscal year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL

Sat May 31, 2008

Herald & Review

For many, a faith-centered church wedding is still vital to the marriage covenant

Some people's ideas of the perfect wedding may be flying off to Vegas or exchanging vows on a romantic beach.

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Related Topix: Oreana, IL, Blue Mound, IL, Wedding

Wed May 28, 2008

Herald & Review

Investing a little faith in the future

A good amount of time is spent by older generations wondering about the state of the latest generation.

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Related Topix: Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL, Macon County, IL, Opinion

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Decatur Tribune

Some Questions from the Readers' Mailbag

It's time to answer some questions from the readers mail bag and I do get a lot of questions and comments from Tribune readers far and near -- and I always enjoy reading them. via Decatur Tribune

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Related Topix: Forsyth, IL, Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL, Journalism

Thu Feb 28, 2008

Decatur Tribune

Rep. Bob Flider Announces Satellite Office Hours

Bob Flider is continuing his pledge to be accessible to residents of his district by scheduling monthly satellite office hours in communities around the 101st District. via Decatur Tribune

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Related Topix: Moultrie County, IL, Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL

Mon Feb 25, 2008

95Q

Dr. Suzette

Want to know what the future holds for you? Well our very own Dr. Suzette can help! She has earned her degree in metaphysical sciences and will be glad to use her skills to your advantage! To get ahold of her ... via 95Q

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Sat Feb 23, 2008

Herald & Review

Coming in Wednesday's H&R

Millikin's "American Idol;" Decatur City Council meeting; LSA science fair; St. Patrick's Day Parade preview; economy meeting; St. via Herald & Review

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Macon County, IL

Thu Feb 21, 2008

Herald & Review

Heightened awareness on campuses, but most students feel they are safe

“It is disturbing that the shooter was a U of I grad student”

When Niki Smith heard about the students who were shot Thursday in a classroom at Northern Illinois University, she thought of her four high school friends who attend the school in DeKalb. via Herald & Review

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Related Topix: Macon County, IL, Illinois, Decatur Metro, Decatur, IL

Mon Feb 18, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

State parks could be next in budget crosshairs

“Given the challenging economic times we face, we need a message of restraint”

Gov. Rod Blagojevich's proposed budget could target everyone from people who use state parks to big businesses. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Murphysboro, IL, Illinois, Rockport, IL, Elwin, IL, East-Lynn, IL

Herald & Review

Day care provider extends hours for shift workers and their children

“I don't want people to think that child care is just babysitting. I do provide an educational environment”

Herald & Review/Kelly J. Huff Tender Loving Care Learning Center owner Jennifer Johnson and two of the children she watches, Joshua Palmer and Spencer Jordan pick up some building block at her in home business ... via Herald & Review

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Related Topix: Urbana, IL, Forsyth, IL, Macon, IL, Champaign, IL, Charleston, IL

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