Misidentification of VanRyn Cerak mix up prompts review
Authorities missed repeated chances to correct the mistaken identity of Laura VanRyn and Whitney Cerak after a fatal van crash. Dental and DNA tests will confirm who is dead and who survived, while families face exhumation and ongoing grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Laura VanRyn
Whitney Cerak
Cerak
Grant County
Ron Mowery
Mowery
VanRyn
Michigan
Eugene B. Habecker
Taylor University
Mount Zion
Ill
Laurel E. Erb
St. Charles
Bradley J. Larson
Elm Grove
Wis
Monica Felver
Hartford City
Ind
van Ryn
Whitney
Laura
Anne Veltema
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids
Mich
Fairview Cemetery
Gaylord
Jane Sundmacher
Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency
Caledonia
Kentwood
Blagojevich signs Good Samaritan immunity law
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a law extending civil immunity to first aid trained volunteers from Red Cross or Heart Association who act as Good Samaritans. The measure, effective July, shields responders from lawsuits and aims to encourage helping in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
American Red Cross
American Heart Association
J. Bradley Burzynski
R-Clare
Governor urged to oust contractor over Sheridan prison stalemate
Sheridan Union leaders pressed Gov. Rod Blagojevich to fire Gateway Foundation, arguing replacement workers could not sustain inmate treatment at Sheridan Correctional Center. The union seeks a contract with 53 substance abuse counselors who plan a Tuesday walkout if no deal is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
Gateway Foundation
Sheridan Correctional Center
Blagojevich
Rebecca Rausch
Gateway
Michael Darcy
State Department of Corrections
Dede Short
American Federation of State
Henry Bayer
Afscme Council 31
Bayer
Darcy
LaSalle-Peru
Associated Press
Local weekend events across Southern Illinois unfold
Youth carnival at Cambria Christian Church runs 2 to 5 PM with free games face painting and hot dogs. Yard sale at Johnston City United Methodist Church parking lot 7 AM to 1 PM. Southern Illinois NOW meets at Mississippi Flyway Carbondale RSVP by email. Horse judging hippology 9:30 AM to 2 PM Murphysboro Extension. Tractor pull at Tamaroa Park Center with 20 hook up and 50 percent payback. Red Cross 5K walk 9 AM at Southern Illinois Airport proceeds to Herrin office. Nature nightlights viewing 8:30 to 10 PM at Giant City Makanda. Yard sale Marion Bob Evans 7 AM to noon proceeds Glen Poshard Foundation. Bainbridge Cooksey Flatts reunion 11 AM Carterville Pioneer Cabin. Spaghetti supper St Mary Ellis Grove benefit Relay for Life. Down Home Karaoke Marion Legion 8 PM to midnight. Bend Lake Beach Blast noon to 3:30 PM with water safety by Army Corps. Mike Mills book signing 2 to 4 PM Barnes and Noble Carbondale.
Illinois Supreme Court sets rules for stun belt use
The Illinois Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, ruled that while a stun belt in a trial did not taint the case, judges must assess each future situation before sanctioning such devices. The majority avoided approving stun belts but saw no reversible error here. dissenters warned this treats belts as standard restraints and raises health concerns over voltages up to 50,000 volts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Supreme Court
COMING event series for families and seniors schedule
Coming events alert lists a Wat's COMING parent and educator partnership meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Williamson County Pavilion Marion to aid schools and parents of children with disabilities. An AARP driver safety course runs 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Christopher Civic Center for $10. A Making Sense of International Investing talk is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 2435 W Main St Carbondale, free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanRyn
Habecker
Michigan Hospital
Grant County
James Luttrall Jr
Elizabeth A. Smith
Williamson County Pavilion
Marion
AARP
Christopher Civic Center
W. Main St
Carbondale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murdale
Andersen
Andersen Fg
W. Plaza Drive
Ste. A
Cambria Christian Church
United Methodist Church
Johnston City
Southern Illinois
Mississippi Flyway
so_il
Yahoo.com
University of Illinois Extension
Murphysboro
Extension.uiuc. Edu
Jackson
Tamaroa Park Community Center
Red Cross
Herrin
Siairport.com
Giant City Visitor's Center
Makanda
Marion Bob Evans
Glen Poshard Foundation For
Bainbridge, Cooksey and Flatts
Pioneer Cabin
Carterville
St. Mary's Church
Ellis Grove
Relay For Life
Marion American Legion
Bend Lake Beach
Sandusky Beach
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mike Mills
Barnes and Noble
17Th Street Bar and Grill
Southern Illinois Soccer Club
Sting
Storm Boys
SISC
UIS
Robert Musoiu
Sisoccer
Soccer.com
Www
Fthegy
Irain
Illinois Supreme Court
American Legion Hall
Steeleville
1200 North Market
Etceteraflowers.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!