Perry County theft ring broken arrests made in area
Perry County authorities say a large theft ring has been broken with the arrest of five suspects from Sparta, Tilden, and Tamaroa. Otis D. Harrell of Sparta pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries and thefts and received five years in prison plus probation and substantial restitution to numerous local businesses. Others named include Charles E. Zimmerman Jr., Timothy L. Zachers, Joshua N. Williams, Brian S. Doerflein, with charges ranging from arson to burglary. Trial dates and bail are noted for several defendants.
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S. Crawford
Timothy L. Zachers
N. Illinois
Zimmerman
Chip Banks Auto
Joshua N. Williams
Oak St
Majestic Mine Road
Brian S. Doerflein
E. 3Rd South St
Senior student dispute over school policy and testing
O’Hara challenges district proceedings for Matt Smith during an ongoing ordeal, claiming violations of regulations and state statutes. He disputes a positive drug test as an initial screen and alleges unequal treatment compared with peers. Smith previously faced IHSA transfer ineligibility and expulsion from Egyptian schools.
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Lawmaker push to repeal Crisp Law lures Pepsi contract battle
The Illinois House committee seeks to repeal the Crisp Law amid a Pepsico Marion Pepsi contract dispute. Pepsico filed a federal suit in 1999 to break its 66 year Marion franchise, citing poor performance and asking courts to strike down the law. A mid summer decision looms with a March 1 settlement hearing. Burke and sponsors cite court rulings overturning the Wirtz Law as support for scrapping Crisp. Marion Pepsi executive John Rains questions Burke's reintroduction, while Pepsico’s Paul Boukas calls for legislative education on the issue.
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John Rains
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Roadkill cleanup an ongoing Illinois maintenance task
Illinois Department of Transportation workers routinely search state roads for animal carcasses about three times weekly with more activity during deer season. They bury carcasses on site or move them to discreet locations, and county crews rely on residents and law enforcement to report dead animals. Local engineers note increased kills during hunting season and rural road networks complicate timely removal.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
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Jeff Jones
Saline
Union County
Bill Boyd
Boyd
Williamson County
Deer from crash how to claim and rules in Illinois
The driver in a deer to vehicle crash has priority for claiming the deer. If the driver leaves the scene, any Illinois citizen may claim it with no limit on total deer. Claimants must record date, sex, location, and storage site, and obtain a registration number or tag when taken to a taxidermist or tannery. Police duties exempt, deer crippled by collision cannot be killed, and deer parts cannot be sold.
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Office of Law Enforcement
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