Exotic dancing sparks debate as Pinckneyville town eyes ordinance
Shirk's in Pinckneyville begins exotic dancing amid research on an adult entertainment ordinance. Mayor Shirk defends legality, vows action against critics, while council studies licensing based on studies of secondary effects. Opponents urge zoning protections near schools and homes. Dancers hired. events slated at Shirk's with weekly schedules.
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Ingersoll charged with domestic battery in Zeigler case
Former Zeigler police chief, eight years in command until 2002, is jailed in Franklin County after a domestic dispute at a house near the arrest site. Aaron Wright, his former brother in law, wrestled away a pistol during the confrontation leaving both parties with minor injuries.
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Teller case prompts eavesdropping charges
Union County public defender Patrick Coxstem faced eavesdropping allegations tied to a client in a sexual abuse case against Rickie Teller. Teller was charged in May 2002 with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse after a girl claimed inappropriate acts. An investigation revealed a 16-year-old girl claimed the accuser lied, later testifying she used a microcassette recorder to catch the other girl lying. The teen testified she would incriminate Cox if charges against her were dropped. Cox has removed himself from Teller's defense. the case proceeds in Union County Circuit Court.
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U S detains Turkish special forces in Iraq raid
U S forces detained 11 Turkish special operatives in a Friday night raid on an office in northern Iraq provoking Turkish protests. Some detainees were released as officials offered no motive while a Turkish newspaper linked the raid to a plot against a senior official in Kirkuk. Turkey closed a border crossing and signaled possible further protests.
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