Convicted molester sentenced to 54 months in Franklin County
Louis L. Cormier, 76, of Zeigler, was sentenced Monday in Franklin County Circuit Court to 54 months in prison for aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving two teenage boys. He must register as a sex offender, provide DNA samples, pay a 2500 dollar fine, and cover testing fees. He receives day-for-day credit and can earn three months off for good behavior, potentially freeing him in 24 months.
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New Child Advocacy Center to Open in Union County
Duncan says new 2,200 square foot main facility will be east of Anna in Union County. Groundbreaking is planned soon with a September opening. The center will employ at least one forensic interviewer at each site to ensure neutral, non leading questioning when interviewing children.
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Ryan defends lean budget at ground-breaking Illinois Police HQ
Governor George Ryan spoke at the ground-breaking for Illinois State Police District 13 headquarters saying the lean budget will hold if revenues stay steady. He noted May revenue loss around 120 million dollars, possibly 150 million in June, and discussed potential special sessions for further cuts. He touted privatizing prison food service to save millions and defended safety of privatization while highlighting Vienna Correctional Center preservation.
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New ISP HQ planned for District 13 amid upgrades
Illinois State Police plan a new District 13 headquarters in Southern Illinois to replace an aging Du Quoin building. The state will fund the project, improve efficiency and public safety services, while the crime lab remains in Carbondale. Senator Luechtefeld praised the decision.
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Editor Gerald Garcia Wins NAHJ Presidents Award
Gerald Garcia Southern Illinoisan managing editor receives the National Association of Hispanic Journalists President's Award for Excellence in Journalism for 35 plus years in the industry. He helped found NAHJ twenty years ago and served as its first president at the San Diego convention running June 12 to 15.
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National Association of Hispanic Journalists
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