Lightning strike near Rend Lake injures West Frankfort man
Lyell, a senior counselor, was struck while in a truck by Rend Lake. He was knocked unconscious and suffered burns with feet holes. his wife and fishermen aided, 911 called, ambulance to Franklin Hospital. Meteorologist explains lightning channel formation and safety myths persist.
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Cheryl
Lyell
Franklin Hospital
Benton
Jim Raser
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Tempers flare at district meeting over raises and audits
At a tense meeting Micheletto and May clashed as May read a statement accusing the board of attacking his work and allowing improper comments. Department heads cited low morale and missing raises. Board members disclosed a $785,000 current liability including settlements, legal fees, and audits while Spencer pressed for reimbursement of water losses and a valve leak dispute.
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May
Jonunion
Keith Ward
Davis
Nancee Paul
Ward
Ewing-Inn Water District
Jim Spencer
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Ewing- Inn
Ewing
Rend Lake
Ewing-Inn
Illinois districts to share 13 million for school construction
Illinois plans 13 million in four year funding across three districts with 500 million in total construction grants. Benton gets 2.5 million for a 250 seat addition, Johnston City 528,822 for 55 classrooms, and Du Quoin 10 million for a high school expansion. Governor Blagojevich calls for safeguards and a revived School Maintenance Grant Program.
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Blagojevich
Karen Craven
Craven
General Assembly
ISBE
Chicago
Benton
Johnston City
Lincoln
E du Quoin
du Quoin
Gary Kelly
Kelly
du Quoin High School
Gary Schurz
Schurz
Lincoln School
Kraven
Caleb Hale
John Homan
Hoax closes part of Illinois 13
A false bomb threat on Illinois 13 led to closures near Saline County. No device was found but Sheriff Ed Miller stressed vigilance while agencies including Saline County Sheriff’s Office Harrisburg police and fire state police FBI and IDOT responded and cleared the area. The highway reopened around 8 40 a m and motorists adjusted to detours as Clark expressed gratitude for the rapid, coordinated response.
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Ed Miller
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Illinois Department of Transportation
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Accuracy Hotline and Corrections Notice
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to report errors via the accuracy hotline and provides alternative contact numbers for Jackson County and other areas. Examples include incorrect homebuilder phone data and hospital insurance figures, as well as a misdated religious gathering and library relocation details.
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