Pinckneyville native pleads guilty to parental kidnapping
Pinckneyville native Hill pleads guilty to parental kidnapping after traveling to New Zealand with his daughter Taylor. The plea governs a recommended federal sentence near 45 months with the DOJ seeking no further charges. The case traces passports fraud, custody disputes, and a long pursuit ending in Auckland.
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Mexico
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du Quoin
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Auckland
Jefferson County
Jeff Coleman
Tuition up across state despite funding increases
Despite a 1.4 percent rise in state funding Eastern's board hiked tuition and fees to 7068 from 6373 to cover costs. Illinois plans a 60 percent tuition rise over five years at U of I. A $250 per semester maintenance fee prompts lawmakers' ire. MAP and MAP Plus aid programs bolster aid, but Rep. Brady warns higher costs may deter students even as enrollment remains steady or climbs.
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Education costs rise across Illinois public universities
The Illinois Board of Higher Education lists 2006 and 2007 tuition figures for state universities, showing increases from 4 629 to 7 708 dollars at Illinois norms and 8.6 to 12.2 percent in several schools. Numbers reflect 30 credit hours and exclude fees food and housing costs.
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Jury finds Bryants guilty of first degree murder
The jury convicts John and Lisa Bryant of murdering Christopher Gandy. Prosecutor Wepsiec praised Holt's testimony and the physical evidence. defense Christenson argued insufficient proof and challenged Holt's credibility. Trial also outlined co defendant Rocky Maki facing murder charges with trial set for July 17.
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Celebrities brighten Metropolis festival with Superman cast
Metropolis hosts its annual festival with stars Niell, Wolfman and others greeting fans at 10 a.m. autograph booths then onstage Q&A at 11 30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include comic art seminars a BMX show a bench press and dead lift event and a $1 000 superhero costume contest featuring the Superman team.
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Clark Kent
Metropolis
Metropolis Chamber of Commerce
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