Blaze linked to caste beliefs in suburban Chicago killings
Prosecutors say Subhash Chander, an immigrant from India, killed his pregnant daughter Monika Rani, son-in-law Rajesh Kumar, and their 3-year-old son Vansh by dousing their apartment with gasoline and setting it ablaze. They argue the motive was his belief the daughter had married beneath her caste. The case echoes India’s caste tensions cited by experts who note such beliefs persist for some, even as others deny the influence.
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Schweder
A-One Carpet
Virtual campus joins University of Illinois system with 15 online students
The UI unveils the Global Campus with about 15 enrollees starting orientations online. Two degree programs launch first, a BS in nursing and an online MA in education, plus an e learning foundations certificate.
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Navistar unit hits 1000th MRAP milestone at West Point
Navistar based IMG in West Point Mississippi delivered its 1000th mine resistant ambush protected vehicle to the military on Wednesday. The company, parent of International Military and Government LLC, plans 500 MRAPs in February and 1000 more in March and April.
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New Year's fire damages Lake of Egypt barber shop
A small portable wood frame building housing a barber shop and taxidermy shop at 2127 Illinois 37 near Marion was damaged by fire on New Year's Day. Firefighters said the blaze started around 12 21 p m and was extinguished within minutes with no injuries reported. The cause remains undetermined.
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Family of Petersons third wife opens a death inquiry site
CHICAGO The family of Drew Petersons late third wife Kathleen Savio has launched a Web site seeking information about her 2004 death, initially ruled accidental. Savios body was exhumed after fourth wife Stacy vanished. autopsy results remain undisclosed. The site says the family seeks answers and justice.
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Associated Press
SIU to finalize plagiarism guideline report
POSHARD says a 17 page September report ends a nine month study to define plagiarism and draft guidelines. John Haller, SIU vice president of academic affairs, chairs the panel and aims to finish before spring. Revisions from Carbondale Edwardsville faculty groups and trustees vote precede broad dissemination.
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Obituary notices for several residents dated January 2008
Katherine Barnaby 90 died January 2 2008 in Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion. Eddie Eugene Hardin 55 died January 1 2008 in Harrisburg Medical Center cremated no services Reed Funeral Chapel. Ruth Harris 87 died January 1 2008 at home Rendleman Hileman Funeral Jonesboro. Paul Sharp 82 died January 2 2008 at his home.
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Katherine Barnaby
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Mitchell- Hughes Funeral Home
Harrisburg
Eddie Eugene Hardin
Harrisburg Medical Center
Reed Funeral Chapel
Wolf Lake
Ruth Harris
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home
Jonesboro
Anna — Paul Sharp
American Red Cross Blood Drive at First United Methodist Anna
A Red Cross blood drive runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Anna, inviting community donors to participate in the statewide effort.
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Guitar Hero II Tournament and Local Events
Guitar Hero II tournament runs Saturday at Herrin Civic Center with 12 noon registration and 10 dollar entry. Prize money awarded across medium, hard and expert divisions. Also Sons of the American Revolution chapter meeting in Marion and a Trinity Baptist Church drive in Mophysboro with a geneology talk by Robert Morefield. A Wheatley School Gymnasium sale and dress drop off Friday. Terri can be reached at 2185048.
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Government meeting schedule across several towns
A list of upcoming government meetings includes Alto Pass Water board at Grammar's Market, Benton Municipal Airport board at the airport, Cambria Village Board at village hall, Carbondale Liquor Advisory board at the civic center, Carterville school board in a conference room, Crab Orchard Library Board at Crab Orchard Library, Cutler Village Board at village hall, Elkville Village Board at the civic center, Harrisburg City Council at city hall, Jackson County Ambulance Committee at Carbondale ambulance facility, Jackson County Insurance Committee at the courthouse in Murphysboro, Jefferson County housing board at Mount Vernon, and Lesser City Council at city hall, with various start times.
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Carbondale
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Murphysboro
Jefferson County Housing Board
Mount Vernon
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