Illinois man charged after flying to meet teen in Connecticut
Karl Uebel a 24 year old from Big Rock Illinois faces charges including second degree sexual assault promoting a minor in an obscene performance use of a computer to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and risk of injury to a minor. He was arrested after a citizen saw him with the 15 year old girl at the Canton library. He met the girl online in May and flew to Connecticut the day after Christmas. He is due in court February 6.
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Canton
Conn
Illinois
Connecticut
Karl Uebel
Big Rock
Kevin Witkos
Witkos
Rebel
Wilkes
Uebel
Deborah Uebel
Hartford Courant
Vince Solano
Law on leaks takes effect in Radon hazards
The new law does not require home sellers to test for radon or to act if radon is detected. IEMA states radon is a colorless odorless radioactive gas from soil uranium and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
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IEMA
Beecher City rally builds tiny 480-square-foot home for Bobby McCollum
In Beecher City Illinois a community of about 450 donated time money and materials to replace a condemned ramshackle house with a 480 square foot residence for 62 year old developmentally challenged Bobby McCollum. The project raised about 10000 dollars and provided heat air conditioning a living room kitchen bedroom and bathroom. McCollum moved in this fall and expressed gratitude noting happier days ahead.
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Beecher City
Bobby McCollum
Illinois
McCollum
Effingham County Health Department
Mesker facade makers identified in Illinois and beyond
Residents spot historic Mesker structures from early 1900s produced by Mesker Brothers Iron Works and George L. Mesker Co. Illinois IHPA efforts since 2005 have identified over 570 Mesker buildings. nationwide map features more than 2,600, and up to 45,000 installations nationwide. Mesker facades, fences, skylights and elevators were rail shipped, cheaper than stone, and durable.
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Mesker Brothers Iron Works
St. Louis
George L. Mesker Co
Evansville
Ind
Meskers
Elizabethtown
Golconda
New Minden
Pinckneyville
Vandalia
Metropolis
Darius Bryska
IHPA
Illinois
Viamar Trading to buy Marion Memorial Hospital in Montara
The Montara city council confirms Viamar Trading Co., Bruce Harrell spokesman, will pay 1.2 million dollars to purchase the former Marion Memorial Hospital with 25 thousand dollars earnest money in escrow. The plan envisions an assisted living center employing up to 200 health care workers, plus initial facility improvements focused on a new wing. The council also discusses funding a CAD system for the police to improve dispatch and interagency coordination, with wireless emergency funds redirected to Marion's coffers.
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Viamar Trading Co
Montara
Calif
Marion Memorial Hospital
Bruce Harrell
Harrell
Butler
Marion
Nightclub Fight In Carbondale Under Investigation
Carbondale police released limited details about a New Year’s Day fight at Club SIN located at 760 E Grand Ave. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday and remains under full investigation with no additional information available.
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Club Sin
Carbondale
E. Grand Ave
Man accused of stealing ER drugs in Murphysboro
William Ticer, a patient, was arrested near St. Joseph Memorial Hospital after allegedly stealing needles and medicine from the ER. He faces charges of theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles, and resisting a peace officer and is jailed on $750 cash bond. News from Chicago reports 45 weapons seized on New Year’s Eve and snow delays at O’Hare and Midway with numerous cancellations and delays.
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Murphysboro
William Ticer
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Ticer
Jackson County
Chicago
Dana Starks
National Weather Service
Ilinois
Chris Gitro
O'Hare International
Midway
Government and school meetings listed for multiple locales
Dongola Village board meets at 7 p.m. in village hall. Jackson County Building and Grounds Committee at 5 p.m. at county jail Murphysboro. Land Use Committee at 4 30 p.m. in courthouse Murphysboro. Mount Vernon Township High School Board at 1 30 p.m. Building A. Union County 911 board at 6 30 p.m. Com Center 307 W Market St Jonesboro. Vienna City Council at 6 30 p.m. city hall.
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Dongola
Jackson County Building and Grounds Committee
Murphysboro
Jackson County Land Use Committee
Mount Vernon Township
Union County 911 Board
Com Center
W. Market St
Jonesboro
Vienna
City Hall
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