Lawmakers push priorities in tight four-bill year
Southern Illinois lawmakers narrow focus as House Speaker imposes four bill limit per member and a Thursday deadline to move bills from committee. Rep. John Bradley proposes Great Grandparents Day and gun and boating measures, while Rep. Mike Bost backs fire service funding rules and cost reimbursements after emergencies.
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Man faces state charges in restaurant robbery and kidnapping
A man allegedly robbed a Burger King by herding employees into a cooler and forcing a cashier to hand over cash. He then abducted a worker, drove to Missouri where she escaped, and fled the scene, with authorities later recovering evidence. He waived rights and admitted to the crime. bond set at 1 million. scheduled for first advisement in Franklin County Court.
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West Frankfort
Jeff Reed
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Franklin County
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Oil Dump At Marina Triggers Cleanup And Policy Change
Officials say 600 gallons of oil and diesel were used to ignite driftwood piles at a marina. IEPA and IDNR back new waste separation rules and formal disposal procedures to prevent future spills while continuing an investigation into who was responsible. Cleanup costs will be borne by the IDNR, with Bulldog Systems handling special waste disposal near the Ohio River.
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