Mother convicted of child beating in Murphysboro case
After about five hours of deliberation a Jackson County jury found 20 year old Sherry Lynn Mitchell guilty of two counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery in the beating of her 18 month old daughter Shan non The trial involved testimony about multiple blows with a hand fist and belt and the hospital condition of the child including respiratory trauma dehydration and a possible brain injury Prosecutor John Clemons noted the suspect's statements about fighting with her boyfriend and harming the child The sentencing was set for February 5 by Circuit Judge William South
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Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
Sherry Lynn Mitchell
Murphysboro
Ms. Mitchell
William South
Herbert Carrel
John Clemons
Curt Graff
Carrel
Shannon
Graff
Donald Porter
St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital
Clemons
Korman Smith
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Murphys
Beating case details emerge in Shannon abuse trial
Testimony describes Shannon's severe injuries and near total immobility as of last week while in a Missouri pediatric facility under DCFS. Defense argues bite marks not tested and notes inconsistencies in a hospital visit and statements by Ms. Mitchell, who allegedly used a false name when contacted by police.
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Boro
Shannon
DCFS
Missouri
Dennis Hogan
Mitchell
Graff
Ms. Mitchell
Hogan
Carol Shoemake
St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
Jerry Goforth
Jackson County to vote on deed recorder position
Jackson County residents will vote next March on whether to override state law requiring a separate recorder of deeds office once population exceeds 60 000. The county board scheduled the measure amid debate over county offices and employee raises.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Jackson County
Jackson County Board
Recorder of Deeds
Tress Pierson
Eugene Chambers
Chambers
Pierson
Herrin Apparel Co recalls workers after monthlong layoff
Herrin Apparel Co plans to recall about 75 percent of its roughly 200 workers this week after fabric delays paused spring orders. Sam Kirby, acting plant manager, said layoffs occur seasonally and are not expected to trigger major cuts beyond normal seasonal adjustments. The Herrin plant at 720 E Monroe is a large Smoler Brothers facility led by Kirby, who replaces John Holmes due to health reasons.
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Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin Apparel Co
Sam Kirby
Herrin
Smoler Brothers
Chicago
Smoler
Jackson, Tenn
Herrin Apparel
John Holmes
Slow trains plague Du Quoin and ICG crossings
In Du Quoin Illinois Central Gulf trains frequently block the four crossings longer than the 10 minute limit despite repairs and enforcement. Police clock trains issue tickets and the railroad pays fines then works to reduce delays. City officials note cycles of slowdowns and delays impact emergency services and traffic.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinois
du Quoin
Illinois Central Gulf
ICG
Franklin, Poplar
Main
Park Street
Kenneth DeMent
DeMent
DeMont
Paul Seaton
Carbondale
Amtrak
Seaton
St. Louis
Cave Creek Woods part of state land acquisition
Illinois officials announce the purchase of about 882 acres across 12 parcels, including Cave Creek Woods in Johnson County, a 25 acre high quality limestone glade with an endangered plant. Dorothy and Gaylord Donnelley donated a 280 acre Coleman Lake tract in Putnam County via The Nature Conservancy, which also transferred 602 more acres across 11 parcels. The state paid $200,000 for land appraised at over $873,000, securing important natural areas and waterfowl hunting opportunities for northern Illinois.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Illinois Department of Conservation
Cave Creek Woods
Johnson County
Dorothy
Gaylord Donnelley
Putnam County
Coleman Lake
The
Nature Conservancy
Conservation Department
State of
Department of Conservation
David Kenney
Donnelley
Kenney
Letter to Reagan leads to state grant post in Springfield
Sue Long of Carbondale wrote to Ronald Reagan praising his budget cuts and criticizing public programs. The response sparked national attention and a job offer, and she now serves as a grants manager for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs in Springfield. Her letter and stance on spending drew notices from the New York Times and Reagan himself. Ms. Long, daughter of Robert and Lois Feigenbaum, had worked at Anna Mental Health Center before moving to state government.
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Jean Ness
Sue Long
Ronald Reagan
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Springfield
Reagan
Ms. Long
New York Times
Ilinois
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Carbondale
Robert and
Lois Feigenbaum
Foreman Falls 20 Feet In Illinois Bridge Project Accident
Bill Stout a 25 year veteran of E T Simonds Construction was injured while cutting steel on the old bridge over Beaucoup Creek on Illinois 13 127 north of Murphysboro He fell about 20 feet to the ground and is listed in stable but major injuries He received treatment at Memorial Hospital Carbondale before being transferred to St Anthony’s Hospital St Louis An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident The project is a $898 000 demolition and replacement of the bridge with a new structure
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Illinois
Murphysboro
E. T. Simonds Construction,Co
Carbondale
Bill Stout
Lick Creek
Memorial Hospital of
St. Anthony’s Hospital
St. Louis
Stout
Beaucoup Creek
Simonds Company
Southern Illinoisan
Bill Davis
Fire destroys Teffertiller Furniture Store on McLeansboro Square
Fire gutted the Teffertiller Furniture Store on the McLeansboro Public Square early today but six towns' departments including Mount Vernon with a snorkel truck aided McLeansboro. Fire Chief Joe Schwartz said deputies heard two explosions at 12 27 a m and watched a ball of fire from courthouse windows as flames engulfed the 60 by 150 foot one story and mezzanine structure. cause and loss undetermined with smoke damage to nearby Ben Franklin Store and crews continuing water work through the day.
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Teffertiller
McLeansboro
Mount Vernon
Benton
Eolorado
Dahgren
Wayne City
Joe Schwartz
Schwartz
Ben Franklin
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Sherry Mitchell
Paul Davis
Jackson
Finance Committee
Robert Crim
Mary Nell Chew
Douglas Eriksen
Melody Hills
Norman Hall
Paul Jaros
Cedar Creek
Poplar Camp Roads
Cedar Lake
State
Foreman
McLeansboro Square
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