Carbondale Driver Hits Pedestrian Then Arrested
In Carbondale a driver Timmerwilke 24 was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a vehicle struck pedestrian Mitchell 18 around 2 am on South Illinois Avenue. Mitchell was taken to Memorial Hospital with minor injuries while Timmerwilke faces charges. Separate vandalism probes seek info on Mediacom facility tampering and related theft near Murphysboro.
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South Illinois Avenue
Scott W. Timmerwilke
Carbondale
Michael T. Mitchell
Grayslake
Mitchell
Timmerwilke
Memorial Hospital of
Scott Fitzgerald
Mediacom
Tornado Road
Murphysboro
West Harrison Road
Sheriff's Department
Carbondale Man Charged With DUI After Cannabis Odor
Murphysboro police charged 20 year old Willie Dodds of Carbondale with driving under the influence after an officer detected a strong smell of cannabis from his vehicle. Dodds was stopped, arrested, and booked then released on bond. He received citations for DUI, uninsured vehicle, and speeding.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
Willie Dodds
Dodds
Adam Testa
Benton Eyes Tax Area to Boost Downtown Events
Benton city officials seek to revive lively square by funding private music and festivals through a proposed special service area tax on downtown businesses. Mayor Kraft says revenues would support Downtown Benton Inc. and event sponsorship while highlighting business benefits. Community input via a future public meeting is planned. Observers note local merchants see value in events for exposure and repeat visits.
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Benton
Benton Public Square
Gary Kraft
Kraft
Benton Inc
Kelly Bain
Sue’s
Bain
SIU Research Park eyes major expansion near campus
SIU Carbondale plans growth at the Pleasant Hill Road research park with five new buildings anticipated, tied to Saluki Way. A new half mile road linking the park to the SIUC south campus is the priority, backed by a $2.5 million project with $1 million from the federal highway department.
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Carbondale
Dunn-Richmond
Park Plaza
Southern Illinois Research Park
Pleasant Hill Road
U.S. 51
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIUC
Saluki Way
Kyle Harfst
Siuc Office of Economic and Regional Development
Southern Illinois University
SIU Arena
Harfst
Federal Highway Department
SIU
SIU Southern Illinois Research Park expands growth plan
SIU plans to grow within university infrastructure as the Southern Illinois Research Park expands. Groundbreaking in 2001 and the Dunn-Richmond center now hosts 15 tenants with a Small Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship Center guiding start-ups. The project, funded by nearly 1 million dollars in federal and state funds, aims to foster research and job creation while leasing space at variable rates.
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Harest
SIU
Harfst
SIUC
Southern Illinois Research Park
Dunn-Richmond Center
Park Plaza
Dunn- Richmond Center
University
Southern Illinois Entrepreneurship Center
Dunn-Richmond
Emily Carter
Bradley clarifies vote change on mass transit bill
State Rep. John Bradley of Marion voted against a bill funneling 500 million dollars to Chicago area mass transit systems. A threatened Sunday shutdown loomed as Bradley cited Gov. Blagojevich's amendments as the deal breaker, with more details on page 28.
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Bradley
Marion
John Bradley
Chicago Area
Rod Blagojevich
Grant to help prepare high school students for college
John A. Logan College Board plans a 700000 grant to aid in-district high school students transitioning to college. Five Illinois community colleges will share the funds including John A Logan and Shawnee Community College. Tim Bellamey notes the program at 6 p.m. board meeting.
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John A. Logan College Board of Trustees
Illinois
John A Logan College
Shawnee Community College
Tim Bellamey
West Frankfort considers downtown TIF study vote
West Frankfort commissioners will vote on an inducement resolution to allow a feasibility study and plan for a potential tax increment financing district in downtown. The process would not create a district automatically, with a final council vote after review. A local firm would conduct the study and groundwork, citing downtown improvements and tax funds for improvements. The 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall will determine next steps.
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West Frankfort
Cathy Dunn
Dunn
Marion Presley
Keith Moran
Development & Municipal Initiatives, LLC
Cahokia
Moran
Main Street
West
Frankfort City Hall
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