Stolen car found submerged in Mississippi River near Chester
A silver newer Cavalier was found partially submerged along the Illinois bank near ConAgra Milling Co. in Chester. The vehicle, reported stolen in St Louis, had only the rooftop visible as divers removed it. no occupants were found. Call (618) 826-5454 with information.
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Mississippi
Chester
Missouri
Illinois
ConAgra Milling Co
Robert Young
St. Louis
Farrar death under active homicide probe in Mount Vernon
Randall Farrar 53, noted businessman and philanthropist, was found dead at his Mount Vernon home from a gunshot. Authorities say foul play is suspected and the death remains under ongoing multi-agency investigation with autopsy pending results to guide the case.
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Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
Randall Farrar
Farrar
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
Gary Duncan
Sheriff's Department
State Police
State’s Attorney’s Office
Duncan
Roger Mulch
Mulch
Fletcher Farrar
Farrar Oil Co
Swamp Fox Mini Meet Showcases Regional Youth Talent
More than 65 area children competed at Marion Junior High track for the Swamp Fox mini meet held Thursday evening. The event emphasizes younger ages with field and track events grouped by two year age bands. This year the club, which has 110 athletes, advances 16 members to the Regional event in Lisle on Saturday.
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Huck Novara
Alia Abu-Doulah
Marion
Swamp Fox Track Club
Lisle
Carbondale board rejects Cole wine proposal
The Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board unanimously rejected Mayor Brad Cole s plan to require city liquor outlets to sell wine produced south of Route 50. Critics warned it could harm local businesses and trigger legal questions, while Cole contemplates next steps with no attendance at the meeting.
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Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board
Cole
Carbondale
Brad Cole
Illinois
John Mills
John Benshoff
Southern Illinois
Benshoff
Joel Fritzler
Fritzler
Sally Carter
Hangar 9
Carter
Eighty-year-old Benton burglaries implicate eight-year-old
An eight year old Benton boy is implicated in two holiday weekend burglaries in Benton. Reports say a residence on Fairland Street was broken into between 12 30 a m and 2 50 a m with two vehicles also entered. A second home on North Frisco Street was entered between midnight and 6 a m with a purse and car keys taken. The boy admitted his involvement. authorities forwarded the case to the Franklin County State's Attorney and Juvenile Probation for review.
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Benton
Benton Police Department
Fairland Street
Frisco Street
Franklin County State’s Attorney
Franklin County Juvenile Probation Office
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Carlinville
Lake Williamson
American Lung Association of Illinois
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Lungil.org
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Americorps
Cache River State Natural Area
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Www
Thesouthern.com
Shawneelink
Zach Bollman
Bollman
Carterville
Ethan Peeble
Jason
Thesouthern
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