Ferris describes West Frankfort murders in taped interview
Jurors in Franklin County Court heard Aften Ferris recount the brutal double homicide of Terri Leibeck and Kandis Majors in a videotaped interview played during her trial for murder, armed robbery and home invasion. Ferris and Michael Schallert were captured by Colorado authorities after bodies were found October 19, 2009.
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Local actors in Bridesmaids shine on box office run
Local actors with roles in the comedy Bridesmaids celebrate the film’s overwhelming box office success as audiences flock to theaters. The movie has become a breakout hit, boosting local profiles and drawing attention to the cast’s performances.
Carbondale ties boost Bridesmaids stars in film trailer
The southerly CLICK & CONNECT review highlights two Carbondale linked cast members, Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, with Melissa taking a larger role. McCarthy promotes the film on talk shows while Falcone jokes about babysitting, as clips feature a plane encounter. SEE BRIDESMAIDS / PAGE 5A
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Ben Falcone
Melissa McCarthy
Los Angeles
Carbondale
Melissa
Ben
Pay raises hearing could be on horizon
A panel of state lawmakers may vote as soon as Tuesday to block Gov. Pat Quinn’s move to withhold pay raises from over 33,000 unionized state workers. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules can act quickly on emergency rule changes filed by the governor and agencies.
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Pat Quinn
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Joint Committee On Administrative Rules
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