SIU Carbondale McNair Scholars Program saved after error found
Twenty two SIUC McNair Scholars will continue research funding after university leaders and lawmakers pressed Education Secretary Spellings for review. An error in point totals delayed funds, but officials confirmed the program remains funded for four more years, aiding first generation and underrepresented students pursuing graduate studies.
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Illinois counties seek fast track for Hastert seat special
Eight northern Illinois counties plan to ask a federal judge in Chicago for a declaratory judgment to shorten the special election schedule to fill former Speaker Dennis Hastert's seat. DuPage County official Robert Saar says absentee ballots could be accepted for three days instead of 14. The primary is Feb 5 and the special election on Mar 8.
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Chicago Overcoat filmed at Joliet prison and in city
A young Chicago crew shoots Chicago Overcoat at Joliet Correctional Center. The film follows an aging hit man and stars Frank Vincent and Stacy Keach. Director Bill Maursky says the project reflects Chicago’s crime lore, with most crew locally based and the shoot running Sept 29 to Nov 29 across Joliet sites.
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Philip S. Plowden
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Maursky
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Pekin trial opens over mother accused in death of autistic daughter
Prosecutors say Karen McCarron obsessed with curing her 3 year old daughter Katherine and sought to place her for adoption before the May 2006 death. Testimony shows Paul McCarron found his wife in a bathroom after Katherine died with self inflicted wounds and pills nearby. Karen McCarron, 39, of Morton, pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to two counts of first degree murder one count of obstructing justice and one count of concealment of a homicidal death. Trial hinges on mental fitness amid conflicting expert views and a videotaped police confession.
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Manning Receives 16 Year Term For Child Sexual Assault Crimes
Manning was sentenced by Campanella to 12 years for predatory sexual assault of a child and four years for criminal sexual assault, total to run consecutively, plus a four year term for aggravated criminal sexual abuse to run concurrently. He must serve 85 percent under Truth in Sentencing and pay restitution of 2380 plus a 2000 donation to the Perry County Child Advocacy Center. The victim family and authorities emphasize continued vigorous prosecution.
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Pottery findings inform distribution center project progress
Archeological study unveils pieces hundreds of years old as a necessary step toward completing the distribution center project. The council delayed action due to last Wednesday’s adjournment. next Monday sets the date for the next regular meeting where votes will be cast. Peterson presented a memorandum on personnel changes with Rebecca Blue named to fill the administrative assistant post as Julie Johnston departs. An updated hire for animal control brings Roberta Yingling to work with Marion Police officer John Mahan.
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