Outburst leads to arrest during Brooks hearing
Two women were detained and one arrested after an outburst at the Jackson County Courthouse during the first appearance of Carbondale man Herbert M. Brooks 21 who pleaded not guilty to three felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. Murphysboro police used nonlethal force to subdue one woman. she was booked for resisting an officer and released after posting $150 bond plus costs.
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Beautify Southern Illinois Campaign Week Launches
A South Illinois beautification drive runs April 25 to May 1 with community litter cleanups tree plantings and area beautification events. Paul Restivo chair notes it is the first region-wide effort by Beautify Southern Illinois as cities join the campaign.
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Beautify Southern Illinois Days Schedule and Volunteer Info
Community effort details an extensive schedule for Beautify Southern Illinois Days and invites volunteers. The story directs readers to the website for full event timetable and sign up information, highlighting local participation and organization.
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Southern Illinois
Earth Day memory spans Southern Illinois insights
SIUC graduate student Nicholas Rion studies Earth Day history in Southern Illinois noting it began as a nationwide milestone amid 1970 turmoil. He emphasizes local participation, stating nearly every school district in the region joined Earth Day from the start and the celebration shifted environmental awareness nationally.
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Reform group gives Illinois Youth Center mixed marks
Harrisburg mayor Eric Gregg defends the Illinois Youth Center amid a prison reform group report criticizing confinement practices. He notes youths excel academically and maintain good grades while at the facility.
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Harrisburg
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Power outages shrink as grid recovers in Illinois
Ameren Illinois spokeswoman Victoria Busch said most customers should have power restored by 9 p.m. Thursday and the remaining outages by Friday afternoon as storms subside. Power officials expected service to be nearly fully restored by late Thursday night barring further weather delays.
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Victoria Busch
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