Court therapy dog program expands to Saline County
The First Circuit Court extends its therapy dog program to Saline County, partnering with two trained teams to assist mainly in juvenile and family court. Coordinator Cynthia York notes dogs help calm individuals, improving accuracy and decisions during emotionally tense moments.
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First
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Murphysboro officials push plan for new facility
Murphysboro leaders outline a push for a combined police fire and city hall complex. Citing unsafe conditions cramped spaces and outdated infrastructure the proposal follows 12 years of discussion since Mayor Will Stephens took office. Local officials say modernization is needed to serve the community.
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Murphysboro
Plex
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Paul Wilcoxen
Man pleads guilty to child abuse and gets 180 years
Clyde J Thibodeaux 67 of Tilden Randolph County was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. He pleaded guilty to three counts and received 60 years on each count, consecutive. Victims numbered 11 across Randolph St Clair and Louisiana. Police led the investigation with collaboration from the Illinois Attorney General and Randolph County State's Attorney offices.
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Chester
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Tilden
Jeremy R. Walker
Thibodeaux
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Sparta Police Department
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Carbondale postpones comprehensive plan vote to September
Carbondale council delays approval of the 87 page comprehensive plan, delaying action to the Sept. 9 meeting to allow more time for review. The draft, adopted Aug. 13 by the Planning Commission, outlines 10 to 15 year public policy in land use housing economy and transportation.
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