Marion man Woolard fit to stand trial for mother’s death
Michael D. Woolard, 44, of Marion, was ruled fit to stand trial on murder charges in his mother Wanda L. Woolard’s April 26 death. Fire and autopsy findings clarified the case. defense plans insanity plea. A judge set an August 5 hearing as Woolard remains jailed without bail.
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Fred Klug
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Cornell researcher charged with stealing biological materials
Yin Qinggqiang, 38, a former Cornell postdoctoral researcher, was charged with conspiring to defraud the United States by transporting stolen biological materials. FBI agents found 100 plus vials at Syracuse airport as he allegedly planned to return them to China. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Hospital contract talks loom in Union County no strike set
Attorney Don Carmody reports ongoing talks with CHS as union workers seek a new contract. Officials say a strike is unlikely but not ruled out, amid concerns CHS may near phase out Union County Hospital or convert it to an ER facility, which board chair Don Hanklin denies. Negotiations start at 1 p.m. Local officials caution on patient care risk.
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Dow Climbs as Investors Seek Rally Amid Volatile Outlook
Markets surged with the Dow gaining 1009.54 points from last Tuesday as investors shifted to a risk rally. Analysts warned volatility persists before a bottom forms, noting strong breadth but cautioning further downside may come. Nasdaq rose 73.13, S&P 500 up 46.12, while Qwest news limited impact. Mutual fund outflows intensified in June and July, signaling ongoing investor redemption despite the bounce.
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Ralph McDevitt
Legg Mason Inc
Horsham
Chuck Hill
Thomson First Call
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Standard & Poor
Qwest Communications International Inc
Qwest News
Thomson
Hill
Trial set as Judge rules Peterson to proceed in Pekin case
Testimony recounts deputy Renth feeling unease during traffic stop leading to a police chase. Witness Peterson describes firearm discharge after Renth and Frazier were dragged and the truck started moving. Defense questions Renth’s injuries while Harvey’s outstanding warrant is noted. Civil rights suits possible. Reidelberger to appear Sept 24 for status.
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Illinois State Police
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Reidelberger
David Tracy
Dick Shew
Shew
Eggemeyer
Washington County
Nashville
Senate confirms Miriam Miquelon as U.S. Attorney
The Senate confirmed Miriam Miquelon as the U.S. attorney for Southern Illinois after a near year long nomination process. A Elmhurst native and DePaul Law graduate, she becomes the first woman to hold the post in the district and is noted for prosecuting the Cueto Venezia illegal gambling case.
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Miriam
Illinois
Amiel Cueto
Thomas Venezia
Elmhurst
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