Murphysboro man charged with aggravated battery at bar
Michael David Shell Jr., 30, of Murphysboro faces aggravated battery counts after slapping a woman during a bar argument at The Landing. Deputies responded at 12:46 a.m. Sunday. he was arrested later and jailed on a $300 cash bond. Billy Burdel, 39, of Du Quoin was charged with battery after a domestic dispute and released with a notice to appear.
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Murphysboro
Michael David Shell Jr
Commercial Ave
Jackson County
Illinois 149
Shell
DU Quoin
Billy Burdel
Burdel
Perry County
Johnston City and Herrin win state math crowns at Champaign
Johnston City captures its second straight state math title under Ron Nagrodski with a strong sophomore class and a 749 642 win over Oblong. Herrin claims fourth overall state title with senior leaders Kyle Harlow and teammates, edging Chicago Lab. Nagrodski notes tough regional scores and team depth.
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Johnston City
Ron Nagrodski
Jeanie
Oblong
State
Kyle Harlow
Jared Russell
Stephanie Hall
Jason Monchino
Scott Parks
Albert Abalos
Dana McKeown
Amy Basler
Chicago
Du Quoin appoints Brett Crain fire chief in unanimous vote
The Du Quoin city council names native resident Brett Crain as fire chief effective May 29 after praising his work and leadership. He replaces retiring Rich Fronek, who led the department 25 years. The council also adopts an ordinance allowing removal of appointed board members who miss three consecutive meetings, with exemptions for illness bereavement and work.
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DU Quoin
Brett Crain
Crain
Rednour
Council
Denise
Park Board
Library Board
Tourism Commission
Aaron Atkins
Atkins
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Christi Mathis
Herrin
Champaign
Jeanie Nagrodski
Hall
Harlow
Russell
Monchino
Nagrodski
Chris Jenkins
Jenkins
Andrew Tessone
Tessone
John.homan
Thesouthern
Kneady
Thesouthern.com
Square Ideal Corning House
8Th
Walnut Streets
Claiborne
Norsk Home Improvement Co
Blumenstock Enterprises
Christian Hansen
Paul Blumenstock
Bom-cpm
Iine Ave
Interfaith Center
Iron
Illinois
Erhol Y Homes
Mt. Vernon, IL
Chiropractic
Jason Whitacre
D.C. Murphysboro
Cape Girardeau
Dutchtown Road
Pinckneyville
W. Main St
Weley
Carbondale
DCI Biologicals of
Toy Na Aitee
Williamson County
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