Former state worker sues Illinois agency over discrimination
Former Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity employee Judd F. Holder sues in federal court, alleging gender based discrimination and retaliation. The amended complaint names DCEO and attorney A Courtney Cox of Hart and Hart. The suit traces harassment claims to supervisor Kerri Melvin and a CMS investigation finding Melvin violated policies while Holder’s conduct remained within limits.
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Benton Law Firm
Hart and Hart
DCEO
Judd F. Holder
Holder
Cox
Kerri Melvin
Melvin
Central Management Services
CMS
Community events schedule highlights for Cambria to Vergennes
A packed weekend features a Cambria church supper at Cambria Christian Church with proceeds for the 100th anniversary, a photo ID Project KidCare day at University Mall Carbondale, a quilt show at Tilden Presbyterian Church, a Lions Club pancake breakfast in Eldorado, Herrin senior center advance dinner, a chili meal at Zeigler Masons Temple, Gem and mineral show at Carterville Junior High Gym, a spaghetti fundraiser in Creal Springs for park funding, a Woodland period talk at Giant City, a blood drive in Anna, and an antique appraisal fair in Vergennes supporting the Jerry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center.
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Eldorado Lions Club
Lions den
Fourth Street
Eldorado
Herrin City Library
Herrin
Walnut St
Wuar's Comin Equine Seminar at City Church of God
Equine seminar titled Wuar's Comin scheduled for 6 30 p m on March 30 at West City Church of God Registration closes Tuesday contact 618 439 3178 A blood drive runs 2 6 p m Tuesday at St Andrew Catholic School 723 Mulberry Murphysboro details at www thesouthern com
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St. Andrew Catholic School
Mulberry
Murphysboro
Carterville scholars aim for state title in Peoria
Carterville high school's scholar bowl team, record 51 wins and 2 losses this season, heads to the Class A state championship in Peoria. Coach Mary Jo Osborn praises the team's drive and balance as seniors Ashton Ellett and Laura Gibson reflect on their prep careers and hopes to end with a first place trophy. The squad trained hard with after school and lunch sessions, eyeing a rematch with Rock Ridge after earlier losses that sharpened their hunger.
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von Uy. Numan
Carterville
Peoria
Joe Wheeler
R.J. Heninger
Ashton Ellett
Laura Gibson
Kaif Mansuri
Carterville High School
Mary Jo Osborn
Osborn
Brenda Bratcher
Chicago
Ellett
Emily Hayes
Uzair Mansuri
Ray Beer
Jason Nagle
Ben Bleyer
Ailey Gibson
Hope David
Alexandra Carl
Megan Loyd
Jessica Stewart
Paul Simmons
Austin McCree
Chris Suits
Pam Ennis
NEA President urges educators to keep fighting
CARTERVILLE The National Education Association president CART Weaver urged area educators to press on amid many challenges hampering quality education. He highlighted No Child Left Behind as a major federal mandate bringing sweeping changes, saying the action is where the rubber meets the road.
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NEA
Carterville
Reg Weaver
National Education Association
Trails Stay Open For Now In Shawnee Forest
Harrisburg reports the Shawnee National Forest Service will keep equestrian trails open while protecting sensitive flora and areas. Forest Supervisor Allen Nichols, new District Ranger Jeff Seefeldt, and local campground owners discussed signage to warn riders about restricted zones and to inform them about local flora and fauna as a design of a designated trail network.
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Harrisburg
Shawnee National Forest Service
Forest Service
Shawnee Forest
Allen Nichols
Vienna
Elizabethtown
Jeff Seefeldt
Seefeldt
Connie Maxon
Denny Maxon
Circle B Ranch
Eddyville
Tom Luchies
Herod
Nichols
Creekpaum Obstruction Case Delayed Amid Speedy Trial Motion
Perry County Circuit Court postponed the obstruction of justice charge against Mindy R. Creekpaum after a defense motion. Creekpaum, 31, faces a separate jury trial May 10 on three counts of first degree murder, armed robbery and concealment of a homicidal death in the death of Marshall Irvin, 19, of Du Quoin, on Sept. 6. The case now awaits a July jury docket for further action amid ongoing talks with her attorneys.
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Perry County
Mindy R. Creekpaum
Creekpaum
Marshall Irvin
du Quoin
James Campanella
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