Murphysboro Lawyer Suspended 30 Days for Neglect
Rex Gordon Burke of Murphysboro received a 30 day suspension from the Illinois Supreme Court in November. The order cites neglect of two clients, missed hearings, lengthy delays, lost files, and failure to keep clients informed, though mitigation noted and reform in practice. Burke admitted most facts and accepted responsibility, with no dishonest conduct found.
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Murphysboro
Rex Gordon Burke
Burke
Southern Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Charlotte Dailey
Lucille Nemec
Review Board
Willisville Increases Tax Levy and Dairy Library Funding
Willisville votes a 4.9 percent tax levy increase to 26254.93 but officials expect higher property valuations to offset the rise. The board keeps 10 percent of utility tax to fund the town library next year and forms a seven member library board with at least four from the Willisville Women’s Organization. Maintenance pay rises and a $125 holiday bonus for all employees are approved along with candy for village children.
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Willisville
Jan Eyer
Willisville Women’s Organization
Three-vehicle crash on I 57 injures Carbondale woman
Franklin County report details a 8:23 am Thursday crash on I 57 south of Benton involving a Ford tow truck driven by Alan Geary a semi driven by James Carroll and a car driven by Lucretia Stoelzle 51 of Carbondale who suffered major injuries and was transported to Franklin Hospital Benton. Stoelzle cited for expired registration.
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Benton
Lucretia
Stoelzle
James E. Carroll
Ringgold
Franklin Hospital
Local scholarships awarded to Illinois students across colleges
Murphysboro student Ashley Closson earns Founders' Scholarship at Lake Forest College based on academic achievement and Illinois residency. Marion's Chase Rudolph wins half tuition Presidential Scholarship at Illinois College. 242 first year students receive merit aid. Carbondale's Landgraf and Montanez earn Bayliss Radio Scholarship at SIU and nationwide peers.
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Ashley Closson
Charles
Susan Closson
Lake Forest College
Illinois
Closson
Chicago
Marion
Chase Rudolph
Illinois College
Jacksonville
Rudolph
Johnston City
Kevin
Nina Rudolph
Liberal Arts College
Carbondale
Steven Landgraf
Catalina Montanez
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Moss trial moved to February in Hurd Brothers death case
Harrisburg court continued the trial of Raymond Moss, 38, on charges including reckless homicide and aggravated DUI for the July 21 crash that killed Douglas and Forrest Hurd. Moss faced a stop-sign violation and license revocation count after a Kia and a 1972 Chevrolet pickup collided on Oglesby Street at Dorris Heights Road. Debose, a passenger, was injured as Moss was treated at Barnes Jewish Hospital and later jailed.
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Saline County
Hurd Brothers
Rod Wulf
Wulf
Donald Lowery
Raymond Moss
Moss
Douglas
Forrest Hurd
Fairfield
Oglesby Street
Dorris Heights Road
Douglas Hurd
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis
St. Louis County
Sheriff's Deputies
Aimie L. Debose
Spirit of Christmas fundraiser at Carbondale center
Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center hosts Spirit of Christmas from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at 500 S. Lewis Lane to aid less fortunate families with basket chances Avon and Mary Kay product tables and entertainment. Volunteer or donate by calling administrator Yolanda Simpkins at 529-5355.
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Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
S. Lewis Lane
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Yolanda Simpkins
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