Cold cases stay alive in Carbondale police calendar
Investigators mark cold case anniversaries to honor victims and urge tips. Connie Cole-Holmes’ 1999 death on South Walker Street and Ryan Livingston’s 1995 killing remain open, with DNA advances aiding old investigations and rewards totaling $22,000 available for tips. Call 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-2677, or use the police site tip link.
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Carbondale Police
Carbondale
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Livingston
Pyramid Apartments
Southern Illinois University
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Cheng Teck Wong
Ronald May
Lai Hung Tam
Marlina Ali Wahid
Falon Taylor
Elijah Lacy
Taylor
Lacy
Jackson County
Carbondalepolice.com
Antioxidant drink claim touted to lower blood sugar
A splashy ad promotes OPC Factor, an antioxidant drink said to rapidly lower blood sugar and boost energy. It features claims from a heart surgeon and cites a NIH funded study, touting absorption, isotonic delivery, and free bonuses for new customers.
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Texas
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Karzai accuses Pakistan of rocket barrages into Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Pakistan fired 470 rockets into Kunar and Nangarhar over three weeks, killing 36 people including 12 children. He urged Pakistan to stop the strikes or identify the culprits. NATO said five service members died in insurgent attacks, bringing June and year totals higher.
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Afghanistan
Hamid Karzai
Pakistan
Kunar
Nangarhar
NATO
Karzai
International
Asif Ali Zahari
Tehran
Afghan Defense Ministry
Mohammad Zahir Azimi
Khost
Paktika
Azimi
Wissmann voices concern over tone training at meetings
Fritzler says staff will be trained to keep comments concise and direct. Corene McDaniel, the council’s longest-serving member, quipped on June 21 that they are having exciting meetings and that residents cannot guess what will happen next.
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Corene McDaniel
Jury selections to start in Carbondale bank robbery trial
Bank security footage showed Gaddis’ face through an open visor and a robber aiming a weapon believed issued to him by the Carbondale Police Department. Judge E Dan Kimmel will oversee the Jackson County case with jury selection at 8:30 a.m. Monday. Ferris, 21, and Michael Schallert, 31, face shooting deaths of Kandis Majors and Terri Leibeck in West Frankfort after staying with them for a month. The state seeks the death penalty though its fate post abolition is uncertain.
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Gaddis
Carbondale
Ferris
Michael Schallert
Kandis Majors
Terri Leibeck
West Frankfort
Schallert
Majors
Leibeck
Barry L. Vaughan
Franklin County
Marion to host Miss Illinois pageants this week
Pageants featuring Miss Illinois contestants run June 29 30 for prelims and July 1 for Outstanding Teen and Pre Teen. Miss Illinois coronation Saturday night closes the week. Preliminary tickets 20 dollars, Miss Teen 25, final 30, four night package 80. Box office Marion Cultural and Civic Center 618-997-4030.
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Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Marionccc.org
Illinois budget wrangling risks stalemate and cuts
Officials warn the fiscal plan remains vulnerable as House Republicans and Democrats clash with Senate leaders over a tighter outline. Critics say schools and mental health funding will fall short, while some seek to reopen contracts to save costs, risking a January reprise.
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Senate
John Cullerton
Chicago
Cullerton
Voices For
Illinois Children
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