Thefts and vandalism reported in Jackson County
Two theft and vandalism incidents are under investigation. Nine storage units at J W Storage in Campbell Hill were broken into on January 2, with items missing. A separate spree damaged mailboxes in Elkville and Hallidayboro Road areas, with a late model Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon suspected as the vehicle. A separate stabbing death inquiry continues in Metropolis linked to December 30. Police say state detectives are assisting. Cache River Wetlands hosts a two part wildlife imaging workshop led by Dave Brewer on January 19 and 26 at the Cypress center with 9 am to 2 pm and 9 am to noon sessions respectively, call 657-2064 for details.
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Cache River Wetlands
Dave Brewer
Cache River
Cache River Wetlands Center
Cypress
Carbondale council to discuss goals for new year
Carbondale city officials open 2008 with discussions on FY2009 goals and budget constraints. A seven page staff review covers community aims from pride to concrete fixes like crumbling sidewalks and water lines. The 2008 budget totals about 42.9 million with an 880000 increase.
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Carbondale
Chris Wissmann
Pecan Street
Herrin Hospital Uses Wii Sport Therapy For Patients
Herrin Hospital in Southern Herrin uses Nintendo Wii to aid rehabilitation for patients after surgery strokes or other illnesses. Therapists guide activities with motion sensing remotes while patients perform baseball tennis or boxing simulations. Norman Halstead 80 Carterville participates with his son Jerry a college baseball coach watching from nearby.
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Norma Halstead
Carterville
Herrin Hospital
Jerry
John A. Logan
Wii helps patients rehab with fun gaming sessions
Halstead, losing function on the right, swings with her left and tries right with a therapist guiding a Wii based rehab. The device makes therapy feel like play, boosting effort and movement. Millette, 55, uses boxing on the Wii after knee surgery for arthritis to ease pain and build strength at Lee Hospital.
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Susan Millette
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Halstead
Renee Eugen
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Murphysboro
Marion to host ICC hearing on Ameren rate proposals
Illinois residents can address AmerenCIPS proposed rate increase at a Feb. 6 public forum in Marion City Hall. State Rep. John Bradley urges turnout to urge ICC to deny the request, citing prior rate actions. Ameren seeks 247 million more annually to cover infrastructure costs after a 10 year rate freeze.
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D-Marion
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Carbondale man seeks Legoland theme park in Southern Illinois
Dennis Smith of Carbondale has urged Lego Corp to build a second Legoland in the United States between Carbondale and Murphysboro, citing potential jobs and regional tourism. He wrote to Jackson County officials and local mayors while Lego explores a California park and a Legoland Discovery Center plans to open near Chicago this August.
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Jackson County Board
Brad Cole
Murphysboro
Ron Williams
Williams
Jackson County
Estrada
Lego
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