10-21-2010

GREENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT

 

Greenville Police Chief Lou Lorton’s monthly department report shows September as a rather quiet month with no burglary’s and six reported thefts. September’s highest crime statistic was eight reports of criminal damage to property. The department worked one injury accident and 13 non-injury mishaps and officers logged 600 patrol hours.

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ANNUAL DINNER PLANNED FOR WOMEN TEACHERS

 

The annual Bond, Fayette, Effingham Women Teacher’s Dinner will be Monday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vandalia Junior High School.  Retired women teachers please make advanced reservations be calling the Regional Office of Education in the county of your residence no later than October 26.

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PLAN COMMISSION TO MEET

 

The City of Greenville Plan Commission will meet Monday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.  A public hearing is scheduled to consider a request by Windsor Development Group to review a conceptual plan located east of Idler Lane, along the proposed College Avenue extension.  The applicant is asking to develop a residential subdivision with lots smaller than allowed by ordinance.  If you want additional information on this request, call the office of the city manager at 664-1644.

 

 

AMEREN ILLINOIS ANNOUNCES ACT-ON-ENERGY, TAKE THE PLEDGE GIVEAWAY

 

If you are an Ameren Illinois electricity or natural gas customer, you have the opportunity to win twice when you enter the Ameren Illinois Act-On-Energy, Take the Pledge Giveaway.  Ameren Illinois vice president of customer service and public relations Stan Ogden said, “Just by taking the pledge, our customers will be winners when they save money on their energy bills.  In addition, Take the Pledge Giveaway entrants have a chance to win a major appliance of their choice or one of two store gift certificates.”  For more information, call 1-866-838-6918. 

 

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ILLINOIS GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING LAW CREDITED WITH FEWER TEEN TRAFFIC DEATHS

 

According to Secretary of State Jesse White, teen driving deaths in Illinois have dropped by 56 percent since the graduated driver licensing law took effect in 2008.  Illinois State Police records show there were 146 teen driving deaths in 2007.  Teen driving fatalities dropped to 87 in 2008, 73 in 2009, and in the first nine months of 2010 the number has plummeted to 48.  White said, “The goal all along was to save lives.”  Illinois’ GDL law better prepares novice, teen drivers by giving them more time to obtain valuable driving experience while under the watchful eye of a parent or guardian.  Teens are required to earn their way from one stage to the next by avoiding traffic convictions.  State and national traffic safety organizations have praised Illinois’ stronger GDL law as one of the best in the nation.

 

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