Marine Week St Louis kicks off with public showcases
St Louis hosts Marine Week with 60 plus events across the area led by a proclamation from Mayor Francis Slay. Public demonstrations, static aircraft and vehicle displays, daily color posting, a wreath laying at 11 15 a.m. and taps at 10 p.m. mark the week of outreach culminating in Albany Marine Band concert 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kiener Plaza.
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Illinois lawmakers weigh furloughs and union limits
State Rep. John Bradley and Gov. Pat Quinn back plans to keep construction programs funded while the Senate weighs a bill requiring 12 unpaid furlough days for the next fiscal year and capping who can join state union bargaining. AFSCME warns of Wisconsin-style cuts as House schedules a Wednesday session with technical bills as potential Senate moves loom.
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Marine Week dog demo marks opening day action
Dog demonstration showcases standoff resistance and explosive search capabilities with vests and radios for verbal commands. Visitors view static Marine weaponry including the M252 81 mm mortar weighing 112 pounds, used for high explosives and illumination, as Pfc. Jacob Hobbs explains the gear.
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Murder plot details emerge in Stearns Bodie case
Testimony describes a two to three week plan to remove James from life and include Bodie and Dellacosta in killings and concealment. Guns hidden, phones seized, a gin rummy meeting then gunfire. Bodie and Dallacosta allegedly moved James’ body and planned to flee to Mexico. Pre trial dates set. pleas of not guilty.
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Shaw firefighter memorial service set in Du Quoin
Funeral services for fallen firefighter are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with West Main Street and Walnut Street closures causing traffic delays. The Shaw Memorial Fund at Du Quoin State Bank will aid widow Nichole and daughter Camryn, with decals sold noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Keyes Park to benefit the family. Donations also accepted at Searby Funeral Home. Community offers condolences as grief resources are encouraged by local officials.
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