Jonesboro woman charged in death of 4 year old Hepburn
Sacha Brown, 29, of Jonesboro, faces first degree murder, aggravated battery, concealment of homicidal death and a Class X felony in Union County Circuit Court for the weekend death of 4 year old Justin James Hepburn. Bond set at $750,000. Judge says maximum sentence could reach 100 years or more. SEE BROWN / PAGE 5A
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SIU debate coach Graham analyzes CNN presidential debates
SIU's Todd Graham, longtime debate coach, now analyzes presidential debates for CNN after being contacted in June. He previously spoke after debates and has about 20 years in the activity, embracing the shift to written analysis for the network.
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Blagojevich seeks drug rehab during prison term
Blagojevich attorneys ask to place former Illinois governor in federal drug abuse program when starting a 14 year corruption sentence. Judge Zagel agrees to recommend the program though reasons for eligibility remain unspecified. The move could aim to shorten his time behind bars.
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Woman Trapped in Shed Rescued From Freezing Temps
Karen McMinn of Carbondale was locked inside a double-door shed when a latch clicked shut after she stepped out at about 1 15 p.m. She realized the padlock was off and could not reach her phone before neighbors heard her cries and rescued her.
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Postal hearing on service changes in Carbondale
A public meeting at the SIU Student Center Auditorium from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight invites input on U S Postal Service plans amid a projected $14.1 billion loss next year and a delay of closing 252 processing centers and 3,700 post offices until May, including small town offices in Southern Illinois.
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Public meeting on Carbondale mail consolidation set at SIU Center
City and postal officials plan to discuss moving Carbondale and Centralia mail processing to a central Evansville hub. If approved, Southern Illinois mail would be processed in Evansville with public input tonight from 6 30 to 8 30 at the SIU Student Center. See meeting page for details.
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