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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 2006

Page

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Inn man Cockrum dies as Benton murder probe ends

Franklin County State's Attorney says Brian H. Cockrum, 42, Ina, died of a self inflicted gunshot after a four day search tied to the death of Cindy Leggans in Benton. Investigators say evidence linked Cockrum to Leggans's murder and a candlelight vigil is planned in Capitol Park.

Benton Inn Franklin County Thomas Dunn Brian H. Cockrum Ina Cockrum Cindy Leggans U.S Tom Leggans Capitol Park Benton’s Square

Murphysboro centenarian's life mirrors a tight knit community

Wiley Bost of Murphysboro nears 100 as he recalls long life rooted in farming and memory. Since a house fire in 1920 that reshaped his path, he has largely stayed in Jackson County. He met Hallie Belle at 18, married soon after, and weathered age with his family nearby.

Murphysboro Wiley Bost Best Bost Jackson County St. Louis Hallie Belle

Town Uses Law to Battle Plant Closure at Herrin Maytag

Galesburg and Knox County officials mobilize legal leverage to deter Whirlpool from closing the Herrin Maytag plant. Authorities cite past incentives and potential lawsuits, paralleling the 2004 Galesburg shutdown that displaced more than 1,500 workers and spurred tax abatements up to 1 million dollars per improvement for a decade.

Whirlpool Central Illinois Galesburg Knox County Peoria Paul Mangieri Maytag Mangieri Herrin Maytag

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