Appellate court allows Macoupin water project
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This map illustrates the planned Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company project.Graphic Courtesy Of Meco-Heneghan EngineersShow MoreShow Less
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In this October 2018 photo, Carlinville Mayor Deanna Demuzio, who died in October, examines the city’s existing water plant. Representatives of the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Co. say a March 2 appellate ruling will now let plans proceed for the project.File photoShow MoreShow Less
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CARLINVILLE In a March 2 ruling, the Fourth District Appellate Court of Illinois reversed the decision of a lower court and ordered the district court to issue a summary judgment that the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Co. can continue to operate as a valid corporation.
Court reverses water system dissolution
Carlinville, others applaud ruling on $66 million project
Jill Moon Hearst Illinois
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Carlinville Mayor Deanna Demuzio tours the city’s existing water plant in 2018. Demuzio died in October. Representatives of the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Co. say a March 2 appellate ruling will let plans for the project proceed.File
CARLINVILLE An appeals court decision means a company that had been told to dissolve under a lower court ruling can start providing water service for Carlinville and other municipalities.
In a ruling Tuesday, the Fourth District Appellate Court of Illinois reversed a decision by a lower court. It ordered the district court to issue a summary judgment that the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Co. can continue to operate as a valid corporation.
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Newly minted State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) will continue serving as Springfield alderwoman for the next two weeks as the city council prepares to vote on a city budget later this month.
Turner, who was appointed and sworn in to represent the state’s 48th Senate district on Saturday, sent her letter of resignation from the Springfield City Council late Tuesday. She said she was waiting for guidance from a senate attorney to confirm she can hold both posts at once.
The Illinois Constitution prohibits members of the General Assembly from getting paid as a public officer or employee, such as city council member or firefighter, while they are “in attendance as a member of the General Assembly.”
WBGZ Radio 1/29/2021 |
By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
Eight people are being considered to complete the unexpired term of State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who recently resigned to take a job as a senior advisor for Governor JB Pritzker. Among the finalists are a handful of candidates from Springfield and a candidate for State Representative in last fall s election.
Chase Wilhelm lost his bid to unseat Republican Avery Bourne of Morrisonville in November. Also being considered is current Macoupin County Board member Roberta Vojas, Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe, and a handful of others. Interviews with the finalists are planned for this weekend. A decision will be made at a time and location still to be announced.