Suspects Sought in Williamson County Burglary
Williamson County deputies seek two suspects in a Thursday residential burglary near Johnston City. The pair forced entry on Collins Road, took a handgun, fled in a black pickup on Herrin Road, as the homeowner hid in a closet and called for help. Call 618-997-6541 ext 9 or Crime Stoppers at 800-414-8477. rewards up to 1000 dollars.
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Johnston City
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
Collins Road
Sheriff's Office
Herrin Road
Herrin Park
Sheriff's Department
Williamson County
Stabbing arrest after disturbance near East Grand Avenue
A Carbondale man, Austin D. Taylor, 25, was arrested after two people were stabbed and a bystander hurt during a disturbance on East Grand Avenue around 8:50 p.m. December 12. Victims, non lifethreatening injuries, transported to Memorial Hospital. Bond set at 75000 dollars. Preliminary hearing January 12.
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Carbondale
East Grand Avenue
Austin D. Taylor
Memorial Hospital of
Taylor
Jackson County
Consolidation Question May Go To Ballot In Illinois
Illinois State Superintendent Christopher Koch ruled that consolidation of four Union County districts can appear on the March 20 ballot. The decision prompts a possible appeal within 35 days. Ulrich denied the petition on Dec 5, citing concerns over student impact and district finances, while supporters plan public hearings ahead of the March vote to inform voters of potential benefits.
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Union County
Illinois
Christopher Koch
Janet Ulrich
Alexander, Johnson, Massac
Pulaski
Union Counties
Lick Creek
Anna
Jonesboro
Anna Jonesboro
Illinois State Board of Education
Matt Vanover
Koch
Ulrich
Lick Creek Ccsd
Anna Gcsd
CCSD
John Bigler
Committee of Ten
Bigler
Memorial plaque honors infant loss at Memorial Hospital Carbondale
The Birthing Center at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale unveiled a memorial plaque Thursday by I Lost A Child Support Group. Kathleen Shane Rawlinson, who died Jan during birth, is named first with a blessing. Molly and Adam Rawlinson praised the project for support and sensitivity.
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Steve Jahnke
Molly Rawlinson
Justice
Adam
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Rawlinsons
Kathleen
Utero
Carbondale
Carterville
Kathleen Shane Rawlinson
Adam Rawlinson
Benefit Brings In Nearly $1200 Before Doors Open
J R Besmovicz reports strong support as ticket sales approach $1,200 before the benefit event officially starts, underscoring wide community involvement and smooth execution.
Region rallies around wounded warrior
Southern Illinois residents mobilize to aid Army Pfc. Chaz Ligon of Franklin County who sustained serious injuries in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. Friends organized a mostaccioli dinner benefit at the Orient American Legion led by J.R. Bejmovicz Chelsea Jackanicz and Lisa Fernandez, with ticket sales nearing $1,200 before doors opened.
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Orient
Friends of
Army
Pfc
Chaz Ligon
Franklin County
Afghanistan
Mostaccioli
Orient American Legion
Ligon
J.R. Bejmovicz
Chelsea Jackanicz
Lisa Fernandez
Get in Touch Cards for Pfc Chaz Ligon
Cards and letters to Pfc Chaz Ligon may be sent to Ligon care of IHG Army Hotels at Ft. Sam Houston Building 3625 Room 231 3298 George Beach Ave Ft. Sam Houston Texas 78234.
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Pfc
Chaz Ligon
Ligon
IHG Army Hotels
Ft. Sam Houston
George Beach Ave
Family dispute over victims' bodies tests Illinois law
In Chester Illinois a rare legal dispute centers on where Sheri Coleman and her two sons should be buried. Christopher Coleman sentenced to life for their murders originally chose a Chester cemetery, but Illinois law could strip him of that right if charged earlier. The case pits grandparents over burial location amid an ongoing court battle eight months after the verdict.
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Chester
Sheri Coleman
Illinois
Christopher Coleman
Garett
Gavin
Columbia
Joyce Meyer
Sheri
Angela DeCicco
Chicago
Evergreen Cemetery
Stephanie S. Cordle
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Rend Lake College
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Vou Voue
Brentstewarts
Sandy Hanshaw
J.R. Besmovicz
Wounded Warrior
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