Judge reflects on storied Illinois career and high profile cases
Retired judge Lowery recalls infamous episodes in Williamson and Jackson counties including trials of William Faulkner murder suspects and serial killer John Paul Phillips. He notes DNA advances since the 1990s, emphasizes juries’ unpredictability, and credits family support with staying grounded during a long career.
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Williamson County
Lowery
William Faulkner
Victor Rose
Richard
Rita Nitz
Michael Miley
Richard Nitz
George Ryan
Illinois
Nitz
Jackson County
John Paul Phillips
Phillips
Bill Kilquist
Daniel Woloson
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Susan Schumake
Woloson
Nita
John A. Logan College
Schwartz
Du Quoin Fair Veterans Day with Shooter Jennings
Veterans and firefighters attend the Du Quoin State Fair starting at 10 a.m. with music by Shooter Jennings at 9:30 p.m. in the Veterans Entertainment Arena. Parking and admission cost $5. Contact (618) 542-1515 for details.
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du Quoin
Shooter Jennings
Fair at Du Quoin Garden Display Chooses People's Choice
At the Du Quoin State Fair the First Lady and Governor's tents host garden designs for a People’s Choice vote through Sept 3 with winners announced Sept 4. Annie Blagojevich, age 3, was among the first to have her face painted, as organizers note a family-friendly atmosphere. Governor’s aide Chuck Hartke expects 300,000 visitors over the 10 days. Local groups like Pam Madden’s Science Center promote exhibits at 2321 S Illinois Ave Carbondale. Several garden clubs participate, including Eldorado Garden Study Club, Master Gardeners of Saline Gallatin Pope Hardin, Evergreen Carbondale, DuQuoin, Anna Jo, Marion, Benton, West Frankfort, Mount Vernon. A Lit & Drowning Poll concert was set for the grandstand later Saturday.
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Patti Blagojevich
DuQuoin State Fair
Blagojevich
Springfield
Chuck Hartke
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Pam Madden
Science Center of Southern Illinois
S. Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Madden
Challenge
Eldorado Garden Study Club
Master Gardeners of
Saline, Gallatin, Pope and
Hardin Counties
Evergreen Garden Club
DuQuoin Garden Club
Anna Jo Garden Club
Marion Garden Club
Benton Garden
Cub West
Du Quoin State Fair Sunday Schedule Highlights
Sunday events run 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with Simmental Open Show Chester White Hereford Open Show Duroc Jr Barrow and Angus open. Crop and Tillage Demonstrations Ag Expo 10:00 a.m. All day Aisin performing VIP tent 10:30 a.m. corn harvest demo 11:00 a.m. Calf Roping ARCA Trucks Crate Late Models qualifiers Noon 3:00 p.m. Tile Hay Demonstrations Ag Expo 12:00-8:00 p.m. Ag Expo static displays heavy equipment 12:30-1:30 p.m. UAP Seed tour 1:00 p.m. Illinois Farm Stock Tractor Pull 1:00-1:45 p.m. Kateena LeForge 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tillage demo 1:30-4:30 p.m. SmallTown 9:00 p.m.-2:45 a.m. Mal Rodgers 2:30-4:00 p.m. Amanda Sheridan 4:00 p.m. Smile Contest 5:00-5:30 p.m. Blend 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lance Miller Kendall Marvel Warren Brothers 5:45-6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Bull Riding 7:00 p.m. Gospel show Lou Brock and wife Adm. $10 & $8 7:00-8:30 p.m. Vince Vance and the Valiants 9:00-11:00 p.m. Shooter Jennings 9:00-9:30 p.m. Dustin Wangler
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Hereford
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Angus
Aisin
ARCA
UAP
Illinois
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Veterans
Mal Rodgers
Midway Free Entertainment
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Expo Hall
St. Louis
Lou Brock
Vince Vance
The
Valiants
Shooter Jennings
Veterans Entertainment
Dustin Wangler
Missing traffic tickets in St. Clair County probe begins
State's Attorney Robert Haida launches an inquiry after a Post-Dispatch report found at least 230 tickets for traffic infractions drunken driving and misdemeanors filed since 2004 were never submitted to the courts. 28 agencies failed to send at least one ticket.
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ST. Clair County
Robert Haida
Post-Dispatch
Haida
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