Mallory gets six years for probation violation
Former Johnston City firefighter Davis N. Skip Mallory, 62, was sentenced by Williamson County Judge Ronald Eckiss to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for violating probation terms after being seen at Johnston City Park unloading lawn mowers for his daughter. The case followed a December decision granting 48 months probation for dual counts of sexual abuse involving a 16 year old in 2005.
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Davis N
Skip” Mallory
Williamson County
Ronald Eckiss
Mallory
Illinois Department of Corrections
Johnston City Park
Phyllis Noel
Eckiss
Charles Garnall
Illinois Announces $8 Million Energy Bill Grants Amid Heat Wave
Gov Blagojevich says Illinois will allocate 8 million dollars in energy grants starting July 31 to vulnerable residents including seniors the disabled and families with young children. Grants will be processed via 36 local agencies and paid directly to utilities. eligible Southern Illinois residents can call 888 789 2477 to check qualification.
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Rod Blagojevich
Erica Abbott
Ameren
Maytag severance packages revealed for Herrin plant workers
Union leaders say Herrin Maytag severance packages protect workers as the plant closes by December 31 under a contract through June 2009. The plan awards $650 for each year of service, up to the cap of 26 years, with a maximum payout of $16,900, per employee. Steve Jones of the IAM praised the negotiated terms as fair and forward looking.
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Maytag
Herrin Maytag
Steve Jones
International Association of Machinists
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Sesser teen praised for role in stopping crime spree
A 15 year old from Sesser was honored at Lesser City Hall for helping solve a series of Dollar General burglaries across Southern Illinois. He provided a detailed description leading to the arrest of Jason L. Zachers and Otis D. Harrell, after witnessing suspects near his home and aiding officers from Lesser Sparta Steeleville and Freeburg.
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Loucks
Dollar General Store
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Freeburg
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Lesser
Jason L. Zachers
Tilden
Otis D. Harrell
Sesser
Huck Novara
Southern Sesser
Ned Mitchell
John Loucks
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Chelsi Jackson
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Roy Walker
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Herrin Elementary School
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