Man shot by police after disturbance in Mounds Illinois
A 35-year-old Chicago man, Brown, was shot by officers outside a Mounds bar after refusing to drop a weapon. He fired into the ground then pointed the gun at officers and bystanders, fled, and was wounded before being hospitalized. Police say the investigation continues with no released officer identities and unknown condition for Brown.
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St. Louis
Carterville weighs taxes for new high school in 2010 plan
Carterville School Board discussed a 1 percent sales tax referendum to fund a new high school planned for completion by August 2010. Officials expect 12 to 20 million from a capital bill and about 19 million from the tax. local funds total around 7 million with donations about 1 million. Architect Fanning Howey will design a 600 to 700 student campus. If funding falters, features may be deferred to later expansions. The board meets again January 3.
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Tim Bleyer
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Kevin Bonifield
Bleyer
Virginia Ave
Wreath Becomes Carbondale Holiday Highlight at Health Center
John Baker of the Adolescent Health Center in Carbondale crafted a 12 foot wreath at his Carterville home and delivered it to Carbondale. The team spent eight hours assembling with Tim Moloney, marking the center's first year of decorating and plans to repeat next year.
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Carbondale
Baker
Carterville
Tim Moloney
Adolescent Health Center
Wall Street
Joe Baker
Paul Newton
Veteran Army officer named Bend Lake College vice president
Charley Holstein, a retired lieutenant colonel and former deputy director of human resources, will become Bend Lake College vice president of student services. Trustees selected him from 34 applicants for his education credentials, holding a BS from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a master's from Webster University in St Louis.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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St. Louis
West Frankfort names new chief of police
West Frankfort native Jeff Tharp, 41, was named the city’s top cop after former chief Mike Dunn resigned citing family reasons. Dunn remains with the department as an officer, while the city council formally accepted the resignation and appointed Tharp as chief. Mayor Marion Presley praised Dunn’s tenure and endorsed Tharp as an excellent, capable successor.
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Jeff Tharp
Tharp
Mike Dunn
Dinn
Marion Presley
Dunn
Bowlin Christmas display lights up West Helen for sixth year
Howard and Joanne Bowlin adorn their 800 Block West Helen Avenue home with a yearly Christmas display that draws compliments and won first place in a local contest. The setup takes about a week with 50 extension cords and 20 timers. The Bowlins, who have five adopted daughters, say the festive yard brings joy to neighbors and a grandchild who enjoys Fat Rudolph’s bright nose.
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Howard
Joanne Bowlin
West Helen Avenue
Bowlins
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Bowlin
Rudolph
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