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Clinton City Administrator Says Water Plant Project Is Complicated
Earlier this week, the former Mayor of Clinton criticized the City Council over its handling of the pursuit of funds for an ongoing water plant project. Ex-mayor Roger Cyrulik offered accusations the City had missed out on funds for a multi-million project. City Administrator Taylor Baxter says the project is rather complicated.
Former Mayor Addresses Council Over Funding for Water Plant
The former Mayor of Clinton made an appearance at the Clinton City Council meeting to implore the Council to take advantage of funding that is available for improvements to the water plant in Clinton. Former Mayor Roger Cyrulik wondered how much engineering had been done on the water plant and...
Take a look at the new American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois
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Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
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Farmer City Pool leak could be fixed next week
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Macon Co. emergency alert service holding annual test next week
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Some Illinois roads to be reopened ahead of Fourth of July
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