Testimony in Matthew Bacon homicide trial opens in Benton
In Benton, testimony begins in the homicide case against Matthew Bacon as the trial proceeds on Page 1B. The report notes the start of proceedings and potential implications for the case while other regional items are listed on the inside pages.
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Benton
Matthew Bacon
Robinson back on the job for now in Williamson Co
Williamson County Supervisor of Assessments Jeff Robinson is back at work after a lapse following his dismissal by County Board Chairman Bo Emery. Legal review found that Robinson remains assessor until a qualified appointment is made, challenging interim appointee Carl Ortale’s authority and leaving the board to decide his future.
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Marion
Williamson County
Jeff Robinson
Robert “Bo” Emery
Robinson
Emery
Carl Ortale
Carterville
Rex Piper
Robert Barnett
State’s Attorney’s Office
Robinson Robinson
Piper
Mike) Ruffley
Chuck Garnall
Ruffley
State Attorney General’s Office
Department of Ravaria
Attorney General’s Office
Garnall
Ortale
Haven by The Haven Armstro ng Carterville
Robert Adams recalls visiting The Haven near Crab Orchard Lake a veterans retreat run by American Legion members. since 1944 he served in the Pacific Korea and Vietnam, the site funds meals and activities for veterans who visit weekly. contact 618 985 3254 for rentals or donations.
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Carterville
Robert Adams
Haven
Adams
Pacific
Korea
Vietnam
U.S
Crab Orchard Lake
Illinois
American Legion
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Marion
Marlene Amdenstock
Jeff
Amdenstock
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Umdenstock
Union County attorney indicted on felony eavesdropping charges
Union County public defender Patrick J. Cox, 52, was indicted on three felonies including eavesdropping, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and official misconduct. Co-defendant Melanie Teller of Cobden is accused of guiding a minor to tape a conversation. Arraignment set for December 17 in Benton.
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Union County
Patrick J. Cox
Cox
Benton
John Rekowski
Collinsville
Melanie A. Teller
Cobden
Teller
Illinois Supreme Court
Rekowski
1St Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court
Loren P. Lewis
Franklin County
Supreme Court to decide on college boost for minorities
The Supreme Court agreed to hear whether race can be weighed in college admissions. The case focuses on Michigan and its law school and questions if white applicants were unfairly rejected due to race. College leaders warn a ruling will reshape higher education and race relations. Opponents argue race-conscious policies disadvantage whites and stigmatize minorities.
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Supreme Court
Washington
University of Michigan
Law School
Michigan
Mary Sue Coleman
Curt Levey
Center For Individual Rights
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