Steeleville teen escapes flood wreck on Illinois 151
Brittany Alms, 17, of Steeleville, crawled from a submerged car after hydroplaning and overturning in a ditch during heavy rains. She was treated at St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. responders from Ava Fire Department and Jackson County Ambulance assisted.
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Du Quoin State Fair Rainout Sparks Cleanup Efforts
The Du Quoin State Fair closed early after rain with cattle show plans uncertain about grooming rules. Maintenance crews worked to drain two inches of water from the swine tent as families remained hopeful for a Sunday reopening and a pleasant fair week.
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Gorillas Babec Faces End Stage Heart Disease
In Birmingham the 24 year old gorilla Babec, brought from Lincoln Park Zoo in 1993, is nearing end stage heart disease with doctors warning he may die within a year. Veterinarian Dr. E Marie Rush cited most of his heart non functional and zoo staff report the animal could pass at any moment. Babec has been receiving get well cards from children.
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Mount Vernon selects new mayor with focus on transport plan
Mount Vernon mayor discusses leading the Transportation and Land Use Committee to plan a 20-year transport strategy. He notes progress on several projects, with the interchange as a key priority, and highlights a career spanning trade associations, lobbying, and current role at Southern Illinois Concrete Products.
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Mount Vernon
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