Bar owner fights license revocation amid safety concerns
At a Mounds council meeting the bar owner disputed the liquor license revocation as a safety issue while others blamed ongoing trouble on crowds from Cairo and police handling of teens. Witnesses and supporters argued over a May 14 melee and a fatal alcohol case, with talks of closing negotiations possible with Morris.
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Mounds
Gile
Morris
Lashawn Johnson
Johnson
Cairo
Foulks
Winston
Butler
Wildfires threaten Sedona area as evacuations rise
A 1,100 acre wildfire near Oak Creek Canyon forces about 400 evacuations in Sedona and five subdivisions on the north side. Fire containment was 5 percent by Monday afternoon amid hot dry winds, with residents seeking rain before monsoon season arrives.
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Sedona
Ariz
Arizona
Oak Creek Canyon
Serge Wright
Mallory violation highlights probation and drug court contrast
Mallory, a convicted sex offender, violated probation terms by being in a park, prompting judge Ronald Eckiss to rule a violation. Attorneys debated whether the breach was technical and whether broad restrictions burden offenders, while officials emphasized strict enforcement and public safety.
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Mallory
Watkins
Williamson County
Johnston City
Ronald Eckiss
Brian Lewis
Lewis
Skip Mallory
Lisa Hutchens Irvin
Huck’s
Irvin
Greens seek ballot access in Illinois with wide petition drive
Greens campaign for statewide offices in Illinois report gathering tens of thousands of signatures across the state, aiming to challenge Democrats and Republicans. Whitney and others note strong regional gains, while experts caution petitions will face scrutiny.
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Chicago
Whitney
Cindi Canary
Illinois Campaign For Political Reform
Greens
Canary
Illinois
Springfield
State Board of Elections
Jennifer Rose
Phil Huckelberry
Chigger season advice from McPherson and tips for prevention
McPherson explains chiggers do not bore into skin but secrete an enzyme that liquefies tissue and causes itching. Bites leave pimple like, itchy welts. several home remedies are discussed, though showering after exposure and laundering clothes are essential. Prevention focuses on avoiding tall grass, tucking pants, boots over socks, sulfur powder, DEET or permethrin, and mowing grass.
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McPherson
Southern
Illinois
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