Three vehicle crash in Du Quoin leaves one in serious condition
A three car collision on U.S. 51 near Idglewild Road sent five people to area hospitals. Denise D. Hilliard 49 of Du Quoin was northbound and stopped to turn when a truck driven by Austin A. Bradshaw 20 of Walsh failed to stop and struck Davis car. Adam Davis 38 remained in serious condition after being flown to Cardinal Glennon. Bradshaw cited for multiple offenses including speeding and uninsured vehicle.
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DU Quoin
Denise D. Hilliard
U.S. 51
Idglewild Road
Melvin E. Davis
du Bois
Hilliard
Daniel Davis
Adam Davis
Jeremy David
Bradshaw
Davis
Marshall Browning Hospital
Cardinal Glennon Hospital
St. Louis
Marion police seek runaway 16 year old Charles Pryor
Marion police are seeking 16 year old Charles Pryor who left his home in the 600 block of South Mechanic June 5 and has not returned. Pryor is a black male, 5 feet 9 inches, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in a light blue North Carolina shirt and dark blue pants. A second teen, 17 year old Chad Smith, was reported missing after not returning from work at McDonald's. Anyone with information should contact the Marion Police Department at 993-2124.
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Marion
Shari Williamson
Charles Pryor
South Mechanic
Pryor
Williams
North Carolina University
Chad Smith
McDonald’s
Smith
Pope County Named for Nathaniel Pope and Illinois Growth
Ben Gelman recalls Illinois early statehood gains under Governor Pope and the 14 northern counties that aided Lincoln’s rise. The piece notes liberal land proceeds for education and roads, and Pope’s role as Illinois Territory secretary shaping state formation. Pope County honors Nathaniel Pope’s legacy in securing Illinois’s boundaries and development.
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Illinois
Chicago
Robinson and Moore
Illinois and Michigan
Illinois Central Railroad
Pope
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Pope County
Spain
Virginia
Northwest Territory
Indiana Territory
Illinois Territory
Nathaniel Pope
Perry County Tax Cut Rebates Outlined To Cover 0.25 Increase
County officials warn a July 1 tax rate change will reduce revenue and plan rebates for taxpayers who present receipts. Treasurer Bigham-Reiman says many claims will cost money and time, with checks issued by August at earliest.
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Tibretta Bigham-Reiman
Wayne Bigham
Bigham- Reiman
Bigham-Reiman
Murphysboro Adopts Strict Animal Control and Street Funds
The council passes an ordinance defining animal nuisance and leash rules with escalating fines up to 1000 and allows humane destruction for chronic violators. It funds Murphysboro Main Street at 30,000 for this and next two fiscal years, considers annexation opposition, approves drug lab cleanup rules, parking ban, a Florida style hotdog cart, a 5000 donation to Jackson County BDC, and vehicle purchases for the water department plus paving contracts.
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Ron Williams
Williams
Murphysboro Main Street
Main Street
Michael Singleton
Somerset
Murphysboro
Somerset Area
Dana
Bent-on crime: McReynolds sentenced in crack conspiracy case
Christopher L. McReynolds 18 of Carbondale received 30 months in federal prison a $200 fine and supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute crack cocaine The court recommended serving the sentence at a boot camp in Lewisburg PA Co-defendants Whitton Hughes and Tammy Whitton admitted involvement and await sentencing The DEA Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Carbondale Police Department and SIU police along with Illinois State Police and BATF conducted the probe amid the Carbondale Murphysboro Violent Crime Initiative.Carbondale Police report a car arson at 1100 E College St a 1992 Chevrolet set ablaze by throwing an object through an open window between 345 and 354 pm The victim extinguished the blaze with loss undetermined Osamu Tsukimori Linda Rush.
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Benton
Christopher L. McReynolds
Carbondale
U.S
Lewisburg
Laura Jones
Southern District of Illinois
McReynolds
Christopher
Tammy Whitton
Aaron “Shortbody
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois University Police
Illinois State Police
E. College St
Brandon Strogser
Colp Man Shot Self in Head Hospitalized After 911 Call
Chester A Hale, 20, of Colp, was found with a gunshot wound to the head at 706 Mount Olive Street. Deputies say the injury is not life threatening and no foul play is suspected. the wound is described as a personal safety incident. Tim Petrowich
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Colp
St. Louis
Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputies
Mount Olive St
Chester A. Hale
Hale
Herrin Hospital
Tom Cundiff
Tim Petrowich
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Ston Concrete Const. Inc
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Nniver
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Magic Midway
Deanna Freeman
Ex OY
J & J Magic Midway
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al Stock
Debi Bradley
City Park
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Prince
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Carterville
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