Mother charged in Jackson County custody chase
A Tamaroa woman Dena Dugger was charged with endangering the life and health of a child and reckless driving after a high speed chase on U.S. 51 south of De Soto during a custody dispute. Deputies said she rammed a vehicle carrying her boyfriend, their 11 month old, and his mother. No injuries were reported. Dugger was arrested, posted bond, and released.
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de Soto
Sturday Dena Dugger
Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies
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Makanda firefighter returns from Antarctica
Makanda firefighter Mitch Falat recalls rules for wildlife interaction in Antarctica as he spent five months at McMurdo Station clearing a runway. He describes close penguin encounters, prolonged daylight, and the surreal routine of living in a small Antarctic town with killer whales visible from his window.
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Antarctica
Makanda
Mitch Falat
Falat
McMurdo Station
McMurdo
Steve Jahnke
Makanda Township
Pinckneyville Panthers welcomed home after fourth place finish
Pinckneyville fans greeted the Panthers as they returned from Peoria with the IHSA boys state basketball fourth place trophy. A parade, cheers, and a homecoming at Thomas Gym followed a semifinal loss to North Lawndale 47 44, with coach Waggoner and staff praised by fans and players.
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Brett Nadal
Kyle Cassity
Hayden Hicks
Pinckneyville High School
Peoria
Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville Panthers
Panther
Thomas Gym
Panthers
Greg Hale
Chicago North Lawndale
Adam Barczewski
North Lawndale
Barczewski
Waggoner
Officials seek fix for rising insurance costs
City and school leaders acknowledge growing insurance expenses and the funding gap that prevents timely medical care. Officials warn that without affordable coverage, common illnesses may escalate into serious health issues, urging public action as SEE INSURANCE / PAGE 2B.
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Zeigler
Superman stars visit Metropolis for 30th celebration
Ned Beatty famed for Superman The Movie Deliverance and Charlie Wilsons War will attend Metropolis June 12 to 15 for the 30th Superman Celebration. He will be joined by Allison Mack from Smallville and Noel Neill who played Lois Lane on Adventures of Superman.
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Ned Beatty
Charlie Wilson
Beatty
Lex Luthor
Otis
Allison Mack
Noel Neill
Lois Lane
Superman
MOBY Theatrical Company backs Play It Again Sam in Marion
MOBY Theatrical Company led by Heather Barnett presented Woody Allen's Play It Again Sam at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. The production featured Georgianna Richey and Mairi Nielsen among three MOBY owners, with director Rita Pearce praising the cast as the best yet. The group, formed to keep local talent local, uses the motto my own backyard.
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Georgianna Richey
MOBY
Mairi Nielsen
Woody Allen
Sam
Marion
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Rita Pearce
Pye
Moby Theatrical Company
Heather Barnett
Barnett
Southern Illinois
Dorothy
Pierce
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