Judge backs plea bargaining to tailor justice in Jackson County
Judge Richard E. Richman criticizes limited plea bargaining by State's Attorney Howard Hood, arguing it harms individuals by enforcing uniform policies. He cites teen offenders, the Class X statute, and the need to balance resources with flexible justice while preserving rights.
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Ann Schottman
Enol
Southern Illinoisan
Richard E. Richman
Jackson County
Richman
Howard Hood
Hood
Mity
James Thompson
Kappa Karnival
Pageant Won't Return Shanna's Crown in Illinois
Chicago AP reports the Miss Illinois Pageant will not reconsider dethroning Shanna Jean McNeill who threatens to sue for her crown and $4,000 scholarship. Director Richard Schiller says board polling will determine next steps after a Sunday meeting with McNeill's attorney. Horwitz says McNeill may sue if no amicable settlement emerges. Miss McNeill, from Carterville, lost the crown after injuring her hand in a glass-door accident, with first runner-up Elizabeth Russell of Pekin declared Miss Illinois.
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Chicago
Shanna Jean McNeill
Richard Schiller
Miss McNeill
Schiller
Richard Horwitz
Horwitz
Joyce McNeill
Carterville
Wheaton
Goreville Tunnel Hill interchange to cost 21 million dollars
Construction on a new 2.1 million Interstate 24 interchange near Goreville Tunnel Hill Road began in June after a April contract to J D Barter Construction of Harrisburg. Federal Highway Administration funds 90 percent with the state thirty percent? 10 percent. Ramps will serve Lake of El Recreation Area in Johnson County. Completion is expected next spring.
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Goreville
Tunnel Hill
J.D. Barter Construction Company
Harrisburg
Roy Harris
Illinois Department of Transportation
Carbondale
Federal Highway Administration
Lake of el
Johnson Cnty
Harris
Jenroad
Illinois 37
Arbitration hearing set in Old Ben 21 dispute
An arbitration hearing was scheduled in Marion today for a week long dispute at Old Ben Coal Co No 21 mine near Lesser affecting about 550 employees. The issue involves a miner who shut a conveyor claiming dirt and fire hazard. No 24 mine near Benton recently resumed after a one day shutdown, while No 25 and 27 were closed for routine repairs.
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Marion
Old Ben Coal Co
Lesser
George Moroni
Old Ben
Moroni
Old Ben No. 24
Benton
United Mine Workers of America District 12
Kenny Dawes
No. 24
Two Dogs Remain as Herrin Pound Seeks Compliance
After inspection by Police Chief Engram, Mayor Ottolini said repairs to the Herrin dog pound may meet state specifications. Only two dogs remain after 13 were adopted. the pound closed last week by a state animal health inspector. Engram will contact the state inspector today to outline required actions, including expanding the runway area and adding ventilation louvres. Repairs likely cheaper than new construction. the city rents the building on Minnie Lewis property for 25 dollars monthly. A report from Engram will be presented at tonight's city council meeting.
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Herrin
Jack Engram
Mario Ottolini
State Department of Agriculture
Ottolini
Engram
Ing
Minnie Lewis
Colp
Logan College saves on electricity with four day week
John A Logan College trimmed its July electric bill by 25 percent to about $9,743 during a summer four day workweek experiment. The savings, 17.5 percent from last year, came as some staff praised the longer days while others complained of fatigue.
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Jean Ness
John A. Logan College
Logan College
Robert Tarvin
Tarvin
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Jim Bales
Bales
Logan
Gwendolyn F. Killyon
Water ski tragedy at Lake of Egypt ends in missing diver
Rescue teams searched Lake of Egypt for 33 year old Marion woman Gayla Crabtree after she reportedly fell from a twin hull boat during a water skiing outing Sunday afternoon. Eleven divers worked through 35 foot depths as tides and currents were evaluated.
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Marion
Lake of Egypt
Illinois
Randolph deputies harvest marijuana crop in Tilden area
Randolph County deputies seized about 100 pounds of marijuana valued at about $3,000 after an informant tipped off authorities. About 480 plants, some over 12 feet tall, were found growing in the Tilden area. No arrests were made as deputies continued their investigation.
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Randolph County
Tilden
Ardell Currat
Currat
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