High speed chase ends in arrests near West Frankfort
Vanessa Willis, 20, of Kansas City Kansas, is in stable condition after a high speed chase that ended when her car struck a second vehicle in Franklin County near West Frankfort. A passenger, Adam Campbell, 21, also charged as police investigate stolen car possession and related offenses. The chase began in Goreville and ended at Country Club Road and Illinois 37. The other driver, Donald Garlich, 61, sustained minor injuries.
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Harrisburg Woman Killed in Area Automobile Crash
Michaella Kymberley Grounds 23 of Eddyville died Tuesday in a Harrisburg area wreck. Grounds was a Harrisburg High School graduate studying political science at John A. Logan College and planned to attend SIU Carbondale Law School. Visitation Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at Reed Funeral Chapel. funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Harrisburg First Baptist Church followed by Sunset Lawn Cemetery burial. Bethany Krajel is the southern.
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Reed Funeral Chapel
Harrisburg First
New law could be costly for Illinois doctors
Illinois lawmakers signed legislation in May allowing damages for grief and mental suffering in wrongful death cases. Supporters say competition among insurers and existing caps will limit impact. opponents warn doctors may leave the state to dodge higher malpractice costs and premiums. Dr. Rodney Osborn of the Illinois State Medical Society argues the bill expands awards and hurts physician retention. Rep. John Fritchey says increased insurer competition, not higher damages, will curb costs, noting caps were set in 2005 at 500000 against physicians and 1000000 against hospitals.
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Illinois
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Ilinois
Osborn
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Chicago
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Whip expert The Whip Guy to perform at Du Quoin Fair
Springfield native Chris Camp known as The Whip Guy will present at the Du Quoin State Fair bringing education and entertainment. He started whipping after a 12 year old viewing Indiana Jones and has since appeared on TV including The Tonight Show. His show covers the history and physics of the bullwhip and notes that a whip can reach 900 miles per hour.
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Springfield
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Lesser
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County lodging tax spurs B and B and cabin owners talks
In Jackson County, a 5 percent lodging tax started August 1 to boost tourism. Local cabin rentals and bed and breakfast operators met to share promotion ideas outside Murphysboro and Carbondale. Owners cited online ads and ads on affordable sites as promising, with Carbondale Tourism officials noting strong demand for cabin getaways.
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Jackson County
Murphysboro
Linda Goforth
Barton
Reed Station Road
Illinois 18
Dorothy Lada
Oak Grove
Makanda
Debbie Moore
Illinois Department of Revenue
Mount Vernon Welcomes Home Soldier From Iraq Parade
Corp. Robert Graham, a field radio operator with a U S Marine Corps battalion, returned from Iraq to a warm Mount Vernon welcome. His mother Vickie Bennett praised the turnout while strangers joined in the celebration. The Jefferson County Operation Iraqi Freedom group has sent gift cards and support totaling nearly 35,000 for local troops over four years.
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Jefferson County
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Drury Inn
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