Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever found in Union County child
One 8 year old in Union County diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and a second suspected case in a 6 year old in the same county. Health officials say eight statewide cases so far, with a history of prior years and several counties affected. Caution urged about ticks and prompt removal critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Tanner
Rocky Mountain
Union County
Southern Seven Health Department
Mary Huck
Springfield
Huck
Illinois
Wabash
Edwards
Sangamon
Peoria
Cook
Southern Seven
Tom Oas
Oas
UMW Sues Exxon Operated Monterey Mine Over Racial Bias
United Mine Workers of America files a federal class action alleging Monterey Coal Company fired four black employees since 1981 for racially discriminatory reasons. The suit seeks rehiring with back pay and a permanent ban on discriminatory practices. A July 5 hearing date decides whether the case proceeds against Monterey, Exxon Corp, and Mine Supervisor Gordon Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Renshaw
Southern Illinoisan
Wildcat
Monterey Coal Co
Albers
United Mine Workers of America
U.S. District Court
Alton
UMW
Monterey
Exxon Corp
Gordon Roberts
Clinton County
Arch
James D. Lynch
District 12
Lynch
Monterey No. 2
Downstate Lawmakers Clash Over School Consolidation Plan
In the 117th House District several schools would feel the impact of proposed consolidation. Rea and downstate lawmakers oppose mandatory consolidation, support incentives for voluntary district grouping, and warn against Chicago driven reforms. They stress the value of small rural schools to communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Charles Wayne Goforth
Tamaroa
Richmond
Downstate
Chicago
Illinois
Poshard
Cook County
Phelps
Prison riot trial details emerge from Marion inflamed cell block
Inmates blocked escape as correctional officers moved to clear cells during a tense October standoff. Russell Rau testified he was knocked down and injured in the melee while William Maness disputed claims of beating. Officers described a contraband haul including hacksaw blades hidden in desks, a chin up bar, and a prisoner's shoe. Tactical team leader Stanley Yates recounted forced cell moves and a helmeted restraint that led to Maness's surrender. The hearing pauses for Monday as defense resumes in a case tied to the prior prison lockdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rau
Rau
Thompson
Stanley Yates
William Maness
Maness
Marion
Yates
Meyers
Quaker group says Marion prison conditions inhumane
The American Friends Service Committee faults U S prisons for inhumane, unconstitutional policies after studying the Marion federal penitentiary. AFSC urges least restrictive environments while protecting the public, noting similar patterns in state prisons nationwide and calling for reform.
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Philadelphia
American Friends Service Committee
U.S
Marion
AFSC
Marc Mauer
Justice Communications
Mauer
America
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