Union County mother and son charged in murder-for-hire case
Imogene Schlenker Rodgers and her son Brian Rodgers face charges of conspiring to solicit murder of a family member and of soliciting his uncle's murder. Both were released on bonds set at 500000 each after a Friday hearing, with defense seeking changes in the judge. A Sept. 7 arraignment is planned, with possible earlier court dates due to motions.
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Union County
Imogene Schlenker Rodgers
Anna
Troy Schlenker
Brian Rodgers
Rodgers
Jonesboro
James Larry Karraker
Susan Burger
Burger
First Judicial Circuit
Mark H. Clarke
Imogene Rodgers
Circuit Clerk
Rides Approved At DuQuoin State Fair Safety Inspection
Parents should look for a blue sticker signifying checks by the labor department. Carnival inspector John Petermann with 22 years on the job calls the sticker a safety guarantee, with issues typically minor and promptly fixed. A pending House Bill 820 would require criminal background checks and random drug testing for carnival workers, with a governor's signature anticipated. Department inspectors plan another round of ride reviews next week.
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Labor Department
John Peterman
Shannon
Department of Labor
FAIR HIGHLIGHTS Sunday and Monday at Hereford Open Show
Sunday events include Firefighters Day at 10 30 a m in the Livestock Arena and Hidden Valley Contest at 2 p m in the Exhibition Building Rustys Trailblazin Chuckwagon opens at 8 p m in Western World Monday features Harness Racing Day with Heavy Horses at 9 a m in the Horse Show Arena FFA Farmyard Follies at 4 30 p m and Heavy Horse Hitch at 6 p m in the same grounds Tuesday brings Mule Show at 9 a m and Anna Mule Hitch Show at 3 p m with Sheperdsmen Quartet performing at 8 15 p m in the Expo Building Wednesday Senior Day has Cotswold at 10 a m and Ping Pong Drop at 6 p m on the Half-mile Race Track For a more complete schedule visit www agr ll us d q.
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Hereford
Hidden Valley
Rusty's
FFA Farmyard
Anna
Sheperdsmen Quartet
Cotswold
Agr.ll.us
Governor's budget cuts threaten auditor general watchdogs
Springfield Gov. Rod Blagojevich trimmed nearly 1 million from the auditor general's office, risking slower audits of state agencies. Auditor William Holland warned the cuts could delay reports on plane costs, contracted spending, inflated job figures, and a $2.6 million foreign flu vaccine plan, potentially benefiting the governor.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Auditor General
Chicago
William Holland
Holland
Lisa Madigan
Blagojevich
General Assembly
Justin DeJong
Ben
Dale Righter
Rmattoon
Legislative Audit Commission
Righter
Signs to mark drunken-driving deaths in Illinois
Illinois will allow families of DUI crash victims to apply for blue roadside signs reading Please Don't Drink and Drive. The law, named Tina's Law after IO DOT worker Tina Ball, takes effect in 2009 for post January 1, 2003 deaths. It coexists with ignition interlock requirements for first-time DUI cases.
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Springfield
Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Tina
Tina Ball
Illinois Department of Transportation
Ball
Susana Mendoza
Chicago
IDOT
Jesse White
Blagojevich
White
From Molineaux to Michael Exhibit Opens at Carbondale Mall
The University Mall Carbondale hosts From Molineaux to Michael African Americans in Athletics. The exhibit features Glenn, a former NBA player, with a panel discussion planned for Sept 22 outside the museum. Mayor Brad Cole and City Manager Jeff Doherty attended the preview. Marilyn James, Arlene Norvell, and other locals commented on the exhibit’s value and impact. Glenn played for the Buffalo Braves, Knicks, Hawks, and Bucks and authored several books including Lessons in Success from the NBA's Top Players.
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Brad Cole
Jeff Doherty
Marilyn James
James
SIUC
Glenn
Atlanta
Hawks
Arlene Norvell
Molineaux
Michael
University Mall
Carbondale
Buffalo Braves
New York Knicks
Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA
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Cheers Travel Center
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Tuge
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Sacver
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Seroma American High School
Amy
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Asse.com
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Lee
Net
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Don Wilkins
Wilkins
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John.homan
Ern.com
Dale Carnegie
Billo Areca
Eure
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