Residents in the community of Arthur decide Tuesday whether to give up local control of their water system. But Mayor Matt Bernius says the sale, and the interest from it, provides an immediate source for repairs in the village storm sewer, as well interest for other work, like street repairs.
The expanded collaboration with Decatur Memorial Hospital will allow a number of SIU Medical School students, physician assistant students, and resident physicans to provide specialized services without patients having to seek care in Springfield.
James Aikman says he's dropping efforts to build a zoo and wildlife park on farmland near Arthur in Moultrie County, but hopes to find another location where his project will be welcomed by its neighbors.
