Benton prepares move to county 911 dispatch center
Benton officials say the city nears switch to the new countywide 911 dispatch center as the building completes and wiring is integrated. Police Chief Chris Funkhouser told the City Council the changeover is expected soon and noted plans to sell the old building profits may be distributed between units. The city will not fund a large records database move.
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Benton
Chris Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Lee Messersmith
Herrin City Council approves property donation and football field agreement
The Herrin City Council approved transferring 909 S 10th St to Second Baptist Church to clear a foreclosed vacant home without demolition costs and finalized an intergovernmental agreement with Herrin Unit 4 schools for football complex maintenance. Water system issues dominate discussion as Public Works crews work long hours amid main breaks and utility delays.
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Second Baptist Church
Herrin Unit 4
S. 10Th St
Steve Frattini
Frattini
Bond Street
Steve Miller
Miller
Tom Somers
Herrin Road
Illinois
Somers
Melody Acres
Paul Wilcoxen
S. 10Th Street
Illinois State Police investigate fatal crash in Saline County
Galatia Illinois State Police Troop 10 and DCI are investigating a fatal crash on Illinois 34 near Harco Road in Saline County. A Chevrolet Silverado left the road, two passengers were airlifted, one died at the scene, the driver and another passenger were injured. The deceased are Mattix T. Sandifer and an unnamed second victim. Jacob C. Ahrens and Kenner C. Pemberton, both from Ridgway, were identified in the vehicle. The investigation continues with the Saline County State's Attorney's Office.
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Illinois State Police
ISP
Division of Criminal Investigation
DCD
Saline County
Illinois
DCI
Jacob C. Ahrens
Ridgway
Kenner C. Pemberton
Mattix T. Sandifer
PKs beer garden in Carbondale shuts down after talks
PKs owner Wally Witkewiz says the Carbondale alley beer garden was deconstructed following discussions with city officials. The move coincides with Hilton hotel parking lot construction along Illinois Avenue, accessible from the alley, ending an outdoor space popular since the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Pk’s
Wally Witkewiz
Hilton Hotel
Illinois Avenue
Witkewiz
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