Woman sues Massac Unit School District over alleged abuse
Jane Doe sues Massac Unit School District 1 and four adults in U S District Court Benton alleging years of abuse by teacher Bentson at Franklin Elementary from 1985 including sexual assault in a storage room and repeated harm on school grounds. The 11 count suit seeks unspecified damages.
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Massac Unit
U.S. District Court
Benton
Jane Doe
Doe
Franklin
Massac Unit School
William Hatfield
Donald Smith
Bentson
Franklin Elementary
Ken Chackes
Three Mount Vernon men receive prison terms in Jefferson County
Jefferson County State's Attorney Douglas Hoffmann said three defendants received prison terms ranging from five to seven years. Kenet Parks and Shariff S. Stuckey, both of Mount Vernon, drew seven years each after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of drugs near a church and a park. Johnny W. Hester of Centralia got five years for residential burglary and will owe restitution. Co-defendants pleaded guilty and await sentencing.
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Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
Douglas Hoffmann
Kenet Parks
Shariff S. Stuckey
Johnny W. Hester
Centralia
Tenced
Parks
Logan Street Baptist Church
Stuckey
Veterans Park
Hester
Mayor waits on signed letter to fill council vacancy
Mayor Jim Mitchell said he needs a signed notarized written statement from Alderman Colt McVey who plans to resign due to time constraints. McVey was absent from the meeting while Mitchell discussed filling the vacancy with Dwight Hofford who verbally consented and previously served on the council. The council also approved resolutions supporting the Warren G. Murray Center and the Animal Disease Lab in Centralia amid state closure concerns.
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Johnston City
Jim Mitchell
Colt McVey
Mitchell
McVey
Dwight Hofford
John A. Logan College
Hoffard
Ing
Warren G. Murray Center
Centralia
Audit finds Illinois workers' comp system overpaying claims
The Illinois audit shows a compromised workers’ compensation program with claims approved without adequate medical evidence, missing files, and inconsistent awards. It cites overburdened CMS adjustors, arbitrators issuing varied payouts for similar injuries, and conflicts of interest amid reforms aimed at reducing costs. More fraud-detection work remains and settlements were sometimes finalized by CMS staff.
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Springfield
Illinois
William Holland
Holland
Department of Central Management Services
Workers’ Compensation Commission
General Assembly
Belleville News-Democrat
CMS
Alka Nayyar
Cardinals World Series Trophy Visits Illinois Capitol
The 2011 St. Louis Cardinals World Series trophy toured the Illinois House and Senate in Springfield. Legislators, aides, and Redbird fans lined up for photos. players did not accompany the trophy, which has previously circulated after Cardinals and other Chicago teams won titles.
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Illinois
Springfield
St. Louis Cardinals
Illinois Capitol
House
Senate
Redbird
Cardinal
Statehouse
Cardinals
Chicago White Sox
Man arrested on marijuana production charge in Carmi area
Stephen B. Delaney, 37, of West Salem, was arrested Tuesday after a Southern Illinois Drug Task Force probe. Police seized six marijuana plants and grow equipment at 1024 County Road 1900N, West Salem, with Delaney detained at White County Jail for court. Public tips urged to call 618 382 4606.
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Stephen B. Delaney
West Salem
Southern Illinois
Carmi
Edward County
Delancy
Force
Illinois Senate backs Marsys Law crime victims rights measure
The Illinois Senate approved House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 29 to enshrine crime victims rights in the state constitution. If passed by voters in November, the proposal would require House action by May 4 and aims to ensure victims are informed of court proceedings and can enforce their rights, though prosecutors urged caution on breadth.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
Illinois
House
Marsy
California
Kurterickson
See
Lisa Madigan
Senate
Two Cairo Firefighters Convicted of Arson
Two Cairo auxiliary firefighters Patrick and Pitcher were found guilty in connection with arsons at a storage facility near 33rd Street by the Mississippi River levee owned by Abdul J. Baba on January 22, 2011, and at a residence on Illinois 37 owned by Kenneth Maupin on April 16, 2011.
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Cairo
Patrick
Pitcher
33Rd Street
Mississippi River Levee
Abdul J
Robert” Baba
Illinois 37
Kenneth Maupin
Carbondale Police Seek Shooting Suspect After Parking Lot Attack
A shooting in a Carbondale parking lot left the victim with a leg wound after an argument with the suspect. Police urge anyone with information to call 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-2677, or submit anonymous tips online.
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Informa
Tion
Carbondalepolice. Com
Local students build butterfly habitat in park project
Principal John Smith says it is a great day as sixth to eighth graders dig plant and label flowers for a butterfly habitat in Pyramid State Park. Students study pollination, mulch, water reservoirs, and species names before a scavenger photo hunt.
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John Smith
Leslie Small
Sawyer Loos
Pinckneyville
Perry County
Loos
Pyramid State Park
Cha Hill
Hill
Debbie Fortman
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois
Delaney Bandy
du Quoin
Randy
Tony's Events in Marion Carbondale and Herrin
A lineup of public events lists a 2 PM film showing She Wore a Yellow Ribbon at Marion Carnegie Library with free admission, a rummage sale at St. Joseph Church hosted by the Women's Guild, a 5 PM Hickory Ridge social and league kickoff at Carbondale, a 6:30 PM Elder Law seminar at Herrin Church of Christ, and a 7 PM Science Café at The Science Center of Southern Illinois discussing flood recovery and redevelopment.
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Marion Carnegie Library
S. Market St
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Marion
Women’s Guild of St
Herrin Church of Christ
S. Park Ave
Science Center
Southern
Ilinois
University Mall
Carbondale
Alexander County
Southern Illinois
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