Herrin Man Killed In Sunday Morning Crash
A Sunday morning single vehicle crash on East Sycamore Road between Carterville and Herrin killed 23 year old Tyree Scott of Herrin. Coroner Junior Burke said the car left the roadway, struck a tree and Scott died at 6 35 am. Investigating authorities report no further details.
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Tyree Scott
Herrin
Williamson County
Junior Burke
Sycamore Road
Carterville
Burke
Scott
Sycamore
Two Men Charged In Mob Action In Jackson County
Deputies arrested James A. McLafferty and Jack D. Hopson after three men went to a Pleasant Hill Mobile Homes site to threaten and harm a resident. McLafferty faces disorderly conduct criminal damage to property and mob action plus aggravated battery to a corrections officer. Hopson is charged with mob action.
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Jackson County
James A. McLafferty
Jack D. Hopson
Pleasant Hill
McLafferty
Hopson
Ashley Wiehle
New Illinois dog law targets felon ownership
Emergency agencies welcome the new dog ownership restrictions targeting felons, aiming to curb vicious dogs tied to drugs and crime. Officials warn enforcement will be challenging but praise the breed neutral approach and potential to remove dangerous dogs from homes.
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Brenner
Nash
Jackson
Lloyd Nelson
Illinois
Nelson
Kankakee
Hair-Raising Challenge Raises Record Funds for New Relay Team
A Randolph County Relay for Life representative said the newly formed team raised the most money ever at the Sunday event. Spectators laughed through haircuts and crowd reactions, with one remark about sunscreen sticking out amid the remarks.
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Randolph County
Steeleville City Hall
Mike Armstrong
Dave Harper
Denny Falkrod
Bob Reiss
Andy Gerlach
Bruce Hartel
Randolph
Illinois Dog Law Reforms Increase Felony Offender Restrictions
Effective Jan 1 2007 House Bill 2946 bans certain felons from owning non spayed or neutered dogs and from owning vicious or dangerous dogs for 10 years post release. House Bill 4711 tightens penalties for dog fighting and makes attending a dog fight or bringing a child to one a felony. Public Act 94 819 raises penalties for failing to contain vicious or dangerous dogs. Vicious dog status follows serious attack or death or three separate dangerous findings, with designation by circuit court or authorities.
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Illinois
Union County
Jim Nash
Hamilton County
Greg Brenner
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Animal Control
Circuit
Camp Little Giant holds second scholarship fundraiser in Marion
The second annual Big Hands for Little Giants fundraiser at Illinois Centre Mall in Marion supported scholarships for Camp Little Giant, a Touch of Nature camp for special needs participants. Organizers expect a strong turnout, with funds aiding tuition for around 200 campers.
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Camp Little Giant
Marion
Illinois Centre Mall
Little Giant
Southern Illinois University
Delyte Morris
David Gename
Touch of Nature
Kathy Smith
Smith
Nate Hopkins
Hopkins
Gename
University of Chicago
Pso.siu.edu
Steve Jahnke
Chad Gravatt
Center
Drake
Raleigh
Kelli
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