Skeleton identified in Hamilton County murder case
State police confirm skeletal remains found in rural Hamilton County last fall belong to 20 year old Linda Keown of Norris City who disappeared January 15 1982. Investigators say evidence suggests Linda Keown was murdered and her remains found October 14 2002 will be turned over to her family for burial.
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Wittenborn
Residents seek revival of old City Hall through council agenda
Friends of Old City Hall press for March 9 City Council meeting to present an action plan to stop demolition. They request updates on legal progress, bid timing for asbestos removal, licensing proof for contractors, a North Emma Street development plan, public accounting of funds, funding sources, and a long term preservation council for West Frankfort.
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Civic Center Authority
Friends of Old City Hall
North Emma Street
Du Quoin Drug Ring Members Sentenced In Federal Case
Four men arrested in a long running Du Quoin drug operation were sentenced to 135 months in federal prison while a co defendant received nine years. Names include Walls Woods Bolling and Jordan with ties to Smith and Anderson. Investigation by DEA Perry County Task Force and Project Safe Neighborhoods linked to cocaine trafficking in the area. Officials say charges from Perry County were dismissed after federal charges were filed. Prosecutor Amanda A. Robertson led the case.
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S. Hickory St
du Quoin
Jordan
Chicago
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Bolling
Perry County
Circuit Court
Woods
Jamie Ellermeyer
Bouton speaks on baseball life and ethics with Kuhn
Pitcher and author Jim Bouton recalls encounters with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and hostile crowds, from San Diego book burnings to Cincinnati taunts. He reflects on salaries, the owners players dynamic, steroid debates, and the game’s resilience amid scandals.
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Houston Astros
Bouton
San Diego
Cincinnati
Pete Rose
ATVs Access in Shawnee Forest Sparks Legal Debate
County prosecutor Charles Flynn outlines current road classifications as ATVers push for forest road access in Shawnee National Forest. Towns notes road districts own roads while Forest Service claims ownership. plan to challenge ownership in court if needed. They seek changes to Illinois vehicle code to license ATVs and permit use on mapped forest trails.
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Shawnee National Forest
Flynn
Pope County
Forest Service
Towns
Missouri
Water boil order lifted for Haney Road area
Lakeside Water District lifts boil order for all Haney Road residents. Crab Orchard Water District customers from South Lake Heights Avenue to South Hanseman Street also have the boil advisory removed.
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Haney Road
Crab Orchard
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