Former Chicago sergeant jailed for 25 years in rape case
In Chicago, 42 year old John Herman was sentenced to 25 years for raping a woman in 204 after picking her up in a squad car. He was convicted in December of aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and official misconduct for the assault in the South Side apartment. In Elgin, a 16 year old high school student faces charges after allegedly stabbing a teacher on the last day of final exams at Elgin High School. The 50 year old teacher sustained non life threatening upper body injuries and was hospitalized at Sherman Hospital.
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Eldorado Lions pancake breakfast and village events
Community listings include a pancake breakfast at Eldorado Lions Club 7 to 10 a.m. on Fourth St with tickets $4 and $2 for children 12 and under, plus a Red Cross blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coach Chevrolet Showroom in Anna and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Illinois Center Mall in Marion and SIU Recreation Center with contact Garry Allison. Also an online taxes seminar 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan 19 at Carbondale Public Library instructed by Angie Kaye of John A. Logan College, and a chili and soup luncheon 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lesser Masonic Lodge.
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Wright Named Citizen of the Year for Marion
Marion honors civic leaders and local businesses at the chamber awards. Wright named Citizen of the Year as John and Lynn Hill win Distinguished Chamber Member for 2007. Harlean K Miller receives the Mayor’s Service Award and Southern Illinois Miners earn Business of the Year with Jayne Simmons accepting.
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Hearing Date Shift on Ameren Rate Increase Proposal
The ICC will hear AmerenCIPS request to raise electric and natural gas delivery rates by 247 million dollars. Residential electric only customers would see about 3.9 percent higher bills and mixed electric gas customers about 4.4 percent. Ameren officials argue the raise funds ongoing costs and infrastructure, while opponents urge rejection and a strong public response at the 7 p.m. hearing.
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Chester High School Bomb Threat Under Investigation
Chester officials say they are actively investigating a bomb threat to identify the perpetrators. Security measures are in place to protect staff and students while keeping details confidential. The district confirms school will be in session Jan 25 with all events on Jan 24 and 25 proceeding as planned. Parents will receive updates via letters and the school website. Contact numbers for Keim and principal Keith Kittell are provided.
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