Helmet saves rider after vivid motorcycle crash near Scott AFB
Schneider credits a Department of Transportation approved helmet for saving his life after a Friday wreck that left him with broken ribs, bruised lungs and a concussion. He vows to ride again with full gear, hoping the incident persuades friends to wear helmets. Police note several other weekend crashes as warmer weather brings more riders out.
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Harry Potter and Hulk dominate summer buzz weekend
Fans lined up nationwide as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix shattered first day sales records with over 5 million copies sold. The Hulk opened to a June box office record with more than 62 million, drawing families to ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and sparking nostalgia across generations.
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Heat rising as summer feels near Paducah area
National Weather Service forecaster David Blanchard says temperatures are climbing to near normal, with highs around 87 and lows near 65. He notes cool nights due to dry air and a weekend near record lows, while beaches see slow start yet expect 85 degree days later in the week.
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Carterville
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Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
A Friday report on a Union County pretrial hearing misstated a 16 year old's testimony about a deal with State's Attorney John Bigler. The article should have said she testified there was an agreement not to prosecute her on unrelated charges if she testified against Patrick Cox.
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Union County
John Bigler
Cox
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