Two Jackson County residents arrested for trespassing at water tower
Two adults climbed the South Highway Water District tower near Old U.S. 51 and Cedar Creek Road early Sunday. Both fled but were caught. Delbert Holmes 18 and a 16 year old male were charged with criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer after providing false IDs.
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Cedar Creek Road
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Murphysboro
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Senator asks attorney general to release prison understaffing report
Illinois State Senator John O Jones seeks help from Attorney General Lisa Madigan to obtain a costly under staffing study by Harvey M Rose Accountancy Corp. completed last December but not released. Jones alleges the Department of Corrections delayed and promises a response by Aug 21 were not kept, urging Madigan to enforce disclosure to taxpayers.
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Blagojevich gifts Benton Grade School with 450000
First Lady Patricia Blagojevich arrives in Benton with a 450000 gift for the Benton Grade School district. A 250000 grant funds a new pre kinder center and 200000 state money extends the access road to ease traffic and safety concerns. The project will expand preschool capacity to serve 100 children and include a family center and parenting classes.
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Benton
Blagojevich
Illinois
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Firefighters pedal 3700 miles for 9/11 remembrance
Eight riders and a chase crew cycle from San Francisco to Washington DC over 42 days to honor 184 Pentagon victims and 343 New York firefighters who died on 9/11. Washington DC firefighter Craig Duck organized the trek with De Soto hosting a dinner for the riders and supporters.
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Lawyer: Laird charges were politically motivated case
A Carbondale attorney contends the appellate court dismissal of the state's appeal against Michal Laird proves the initial charges were politically motivated. He asserts the statute of limitations had expired and the case would have been dismissed, while prosecutors sought to extend case law.
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Darrell Dunham
Williamson County
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Michal Laird
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