Williamson board OKs status changes
Williamson County Board approves changing Skyline Drive and Crenshaw Road from minor to major collector roads to secure more federal aid for maintenance and possible expansion. The move follows input from County Engineer Greg Smothers who notes high traffic on these routes near Marion and Energy.
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Crenshaw Road
Illinois Department of Transportation
Williamson County
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Illinois 13
Illinois Star Centre Mall
Smothers
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Itzgerald
Thesouthern.com
Environmental groups split over coal and renewable energy in Illinois
Senate Bill 0678 would require utilities to buy above market power from a Tenaska coal to gas plant in Taylorville while boosting renewable energy procurement. Critics call the coal project a risky bailout, while supporters see long term certainty for wind. The bill faces House debate with mixed group positions.
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Illinois
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Omaha
Tenaska Energy
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Environmental Law and Policy Center
Tenaska
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Illinois Environmental Council
Illinois Wind Energy Coalition
State House
Accuser testifies in 1962 Sycamore rape case against Seattle man
A 14-year-old Illinois girl testified that Jack McCullough drove her to a house in Sycamore and was raped by him and two other men 50 years ago. Prosecutors seek to prove his propensity to commit crimes despite lack of physical evidence. Defense argues the account rests on one person and isn’t corroborated.
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Sycamore
Illinois
Jack McCullough
Ping
Maria Ridulph
DeKalb County
McCullough
Illinois Lottery chief defends public winner identity rule
Illinois Lottery Superintendent Michael Jones says identifying the holder of the March 30 Mega Millions winning ticket from a Southern Illinois store is a key transparency factor. He notes limited cases to conceal names, and cites a Chicago couple who claimed a $30 million prize via an LLC to shield their identities.
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Chester man pleads guilty to conspiracy to manufacture meth
Virgil W. Chambers aged 47 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of meth between December 2010 and March 15, 2011 in Jackson and Randolph counties. The offense carries five to 40 years in prison and a fine up to 4 million dollars. Sentencing set for July 12 with two co defedants also pleading guilty and awaiting sentencing. Investigation by local and federal agencies continues.
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Virgil W. Chambers
U.S
Stephen Wigginton
Jackson
Randolph
Chambers
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Murphysboro Police Department
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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Taylor
Union
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