Mideast violence spurs Western evacuations from Beirut
Westerners flee Lebanon as Israeli ground actions and Hezbollah rocket attacks intensify. By day six of the offensive, Lebanon reports hundreds killed, while US and allied ships evacuate citizens and diplomacy pursues a cease-fire path despite hardened stances from Israel and Hezbollah.
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Teen honored for stopping retail burglary scheme
John Loucks was lauded for reporting a burglary, earning a $300 city check, a four-pack of Holiday World tickets, and a mini-vacation after his alert helped solve the case. Officials praised his courage and voluntary cooperation, noting the impact beyond Lesser.
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Heat safety and energy saving tips for Illinois homes
The guidance covers using ceiling and window fans to move air, shutting shades to block sun, thermostat adjustments to save energy, replacing bulbs with compact fluorescents, setting refrigerators and water heaters to safe levels, and keeping vents clean. It notes state cooling centers in Jackson Murphysboro Marion Harrisburg Du Quoin Cairo with contact info for more details.
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Maytag severance package clears at Herrin plant closing
Gary Jarvis of local lodge 554 says Whirlpool’s severance deal for about 800 Herrin plant workers is a solid package. The former Maytag facility, bought in a mega merger last year, plans to close with six months of transition benefits for current and soon-to-be laid-off employees. Workers anticipate changes and some plan to pursue schooling or new careers as the plant winds down.
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Mallory gets six years for probation violation in sex offense case
Judge Eckiss sentenced Mallory to six years for violating probation amid clashes over probation negotiations. Assistant prosecutor Lisa Irvin contested claims of negotiated probation and urged fourteen years, while defense attorney Brian Lewis argued age and intent warranted continued probation rather than prison. The discussion noted witnesses who saw Mallory at a park assisting with mower drops for kids’ baseball.
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Lisa Irvin
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Garnall
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