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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2012
Page
6
A Herrin man, Richard Keeling, 39, died after losing control of his motorcycle at Ninth and Adams streets and striking a parked SUV. He was pronounced dead at Herrin Hospital after being taken there by responders.
A Saline County grand jury indicted Charles R. Ryan on two counts of first degree murder for the December 23 death of Carl L. Crouch, with a $1 million bond. Jeffrey T Cowsert faces one count of making a terrorist threat and one count of disorderly conduct, bond $27,500. The offenses occurred in December.
The Illinois Board of Elections dismissed a challenge to Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn’s nominating petitions in the 5th Appellate District. Willis H. Jenkins of East St. Louis, a Judy Cates supporter, alleged petition flaws but McGlynn’s campaign says the filing is valid and McGlynn appears on the Republican primary ballot March 20 to face Cates in November.
Illinois Department of Military Affairs opened five bids for the old Armory at North Oakland and West Sycamore. Carbondale bid the low $9,999 for the 2.9 acre site and three buildings, while Alpha Property Management founder Andy Wallace bid $80,000. Other bids came from Arthur Agency $25,150 Murphysboro ministry Servants for Christ $15,525 and Christina Boettcher $40,000. Governor Quinn will decide. no announced timeline.
Gil Cohen Magen, a 14 year veteran photojournalist for Reuters, spoke at SIU Morris Library about his Hassidic Courts project. He risked access, dressed in black, and used a small backpack camera to capture intimate daily life from meal prep to weddings. The event was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Southern Illinois.
The Illinois Senate Executive Appointments Committee endorsed former Rep. Tom Holbrook for chairman of the Pollution Control Board at a $121,040 salary and John Colgan to continue on the Commerce Commission at $117,000. Additional endorsements include William McClusky for the Employment Security board of review at $15,000 and five Mining Board members at $15,651 each. Charles Duncan was reapointed chief factory inspector at $52,179. The nominations head to the full Senate for final confirmation.
MARION A Johnston City man faces theft charges in Williamson County court after a Jan. 6 arrest for stealing more than 10 000 and less than 100 000 from Barnett Electric in Marion. Jamal Oxford 33 posted 5000 cash bond, read charges, faces up to four years probation, 25000 fine and up to seven years in prison. Next court date March 5.
The Marion city council passed a unanimous ordinance creating an emergency management director as advisor to the mayor. The measure adopts state statutes and adapts federal plans for local emergencies while outlining city action and coordination with federal guidance.
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