Rent dispute delays eviction at Benton trailer court
Stearns and Jones face off with tenant Russell over eviction steps and $2,200 in compensation for materials and remodeling work at a Murphysboro rental. Russell, who moved from Benton three months ago, claims owed labor and costs while attorney Patrick McCann questions tenant credibility and promises court revelations.
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Monkeypox confirmed in St Louis area tied to prairie dogs
Clay County reports a confirmed monkeypox case at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St Louis with a teenager and several adults showing symptoms after exposure to prairie dogs bought at an Indianapolis pet swap. CDC confirmed results. statewide cases include Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Missouri with no deaths reported.
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Bradley sworn in as 117th representative for Southern Illinois
Saline County native Bradley became the 117th representative, pledging to listen and serve constituents. He highlighted four generations on stage, family ties to education, Rend Lake and John A. Logan colleges, and plans for town meetings and a spring legislative agenda to boost Southern Illinois economic development. Bradley, 32, lives in Marion with his wife Amy and son Jackson.
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VA staff cuts prompt veteran outreach concerns in Illinois
Veterans and advocates warn Blagojevich budget cuts will halve staff at 6 of 11 state VA offices south of I 70, reducing outreach. Murphysboro office serves up to 200 veterans monthly with off site visits to Chester and Waterloo and monthly trips to Du Quoin and Okaville. A public Marion meeting invites legislators to discuss impact, 1 to 2 pm Saturday at City Hall, arriving 12:30 pm.
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Motorcycle Collision Prompts Airlift to Hospital
In Williamson County a motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a pickup on Illinois 148 at Old Illinois 13. Timothy Land, 49, of Carterville, was flown to a St Louis area hospital, while Lloyd McKinnies, 78, of De Soto, was treated for minor injuries and ticketed for failure to yield. Benita McKinnies, 76, was uninjured.
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Incorrect town caption for John Paul Hutson
A photo caption in Wednesday's edition incorrectly stated Hutson's town. The caption should have identified him as being from Benton, not the stated location. The Southern Illinoisan acknowledges the error.
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Benton
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