Gaddis admits bank robbery on video in Carbondale case
A video recording of James D. Gaddis confessing to a 2008 armed bank robbery was central to the prosecution's case. The January 2009 interview shows Gaddis, a former Carbondale officer, admitting to using a police Glock .40 caliber in the holdup and claiming he was forced by accomplice Anthony Mitch Fike.
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Murphysboro
James D. Gaddis
Gaddis
West Carbondale
Rota
Carbondale
Anthony
Mitch” Fike
Menard Center on Lockdown After Inmate Attack
An unnamed correctional officer at Menard Correctional Center was beaten by an inmate in the library, suffering facial and torso injuries with possible fractures. The assault led to a lockdown as staff investigate. the officer is expected to leave the hospital soon. The inmate has been moved to another facility.
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Menard
Chester
Eddie Caumiant
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council
Illinois Department of Corrections
Stacey Solano
Quinn Vetoes Budget Cuts in Illinois Plan
Governor Pat Quinn cut 376.4 million dollars from the general state budget hours before the new fiscal year. He cited duplications and targeted reductions in school transportation and regional superintendent funding while signaling reallocations to support education and human services.
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Springfield
Pat Quinn
Quinn
Illinois
Airstream Rally Draws Large Du Quoin Crowds
Airstream enthusiasts gathered at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds for the Wally Byam Caravan Club International Rally Convention, marking the 54th annual event. This year the convention arrives in Du Quoin for the first time, drawing attendees from across the region and creating a community atmosphere around silver bullet shaped RVs along Route 66 nostalgia.
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Steve Jahnke
Richard
Jan Girard
Phoenix
Wally Byam
U.S. 51
Fairgrounds
Caravan Club
du Quoin
Drowning at Rend Lake: Freeman Spur teen recovered
The body of Catreal L. Brown, 19, was recovered from 8.4 feet of water at Rend Lake South Sandusky Beach. Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones said there is no foul play or substances involved. Brown was last seen while swimming with friends, with fatigue or cramps considered possible causes.
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Rend Lake
Catreal L. Brown
South Sandusky Beach
Franklin County
Don Jones
Brown
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jones
Paul Newton
Freeman Spur
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