Collision kills Harrisburg woman on US 45
A 40 year old Harrisburg woman Tammy Johnson died when a 2004 Harley driven by Steven Johnson was rear ended by a 1994 Ford Mustang near Ledford Saline County. Steven Johnson 39 was injured and transported to Deaconess Hospital. Garret Leverett 26 of Harrisburg was cited for speeding failure to slow for accident paraphernalia insurance and seat belt violations.
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Tammy Johnson
Harrisburg Medical Center
Steven Johnson
Deaconess Hospital
Evansville
Johnson
U.S. 45
Pickering Road
Ledford
Saline
Garret Leverett
Steven
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Teen shoots self at Sparta shooting complex incident
A 13 year old male shooter at Sparta World Shooting and Recreational Complex sustained superficial injuries to the right foot and left leg when both pistols fired while he kept them at his side during the Prairie State Cowboy Action Shooting Association Illinois State Championships. Officials said no other people were involved and identified information is withheld.
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Sparta
New World
Illinois Department of Natural
McCloud
Boy
King and His Court bring charity fast-pitch to Herrin crowd
The four man traveling softball troupe known as The King and His Court staged a charity exhibition at Herrin City Park to benefit the Champions League for area kids with disabilities. Eddie Feigner, the legendary founder, couldn’t attend due to illness, but teammate Jack Knight led a night of high humor and fast pitching as Rich Hoppe dazzled with a blazing fastball and trick windups.
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Herrin City Park
Harlem Globetrotters
Eddie Feigner
Feigner
Mickey Mantle
Roberto Clemente
Willie Mays
Kings
Rich Hoppe
Hoppe
Linda Ronstadt
Vergennes man sentenced to 30 months conditional discharge
Jason Lewis, 27, pled to three felonies tied to battering a 4 year old boy. He received 30 months conditional discharge, $10,000 in fines and costs, and must attend anger management. If convicted on original charges, he could face up to 30 years. The boy is now 10, nearly blind, reads Braille, with injuries to his hand and leg.
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Murphysboro
Vergennes
Jason Lewis
Lewis
Janice Pyle
Pyle
Anna swears in Dale Foster as police chief
Dale Foster, a Wolf Lake native and longtime Anna patrolman since October 1, 1984, was sworn in Monday as Anna’s new police chief at the Anna Police and Fire Department. City Administrator Steve Guined praised Foster’s even temperament and leadership potential as the department aims to keep officers visible while addressing rising meth concerns.
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Pinckneyville
Jerry Smith
Asylum Road
Catholic Cemetery
Anna
Lori
Dale Foster
City of Anna
Foster
Wolf Lake
Anna Police and Fire Department
Steve Guined
Steve
New Anna
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