Alongi enters Du Quoin mayoral race challenging Rednour
In Du Quoin April 5 mayoral race Guy Alongi, longtime Perry County Housing Authority director and Illinois Community College Board chair, challenges incumbent John Rednour Sr. Rednour cites 22 years as mayor including the U.S. 51 overpass project and bipartisan work. Alongi pledges long term financial planning, youth and health advisory boards, expanded job growth, and repairing aging water lines to attract manufacturing.
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Guy Alongi
Jerome
Mimi” Alongi
John Rednour
Rednour
Perry County
Alongi
Benton mayoral race heats up with three candidates
Benton Mayor Gary Kraft faces Ian Zane Perkins and Richard O. Rouse on April 5 ballot. Kraft touts affordable housing, grant-funded infrastructure, and growth tools including a tax increment district and a second industrial park. Perkins pledges businesslike administration, audits, recycling and youth programs, and stronger city services. Rouse leverages coal industry ties to attract jobs and improve sewer and economic development while opposing immediate Interstate 57 spending. Concurrent city council race features seven candidates competing for four seats.
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Gary Kraft
Ian Zane Perkins
Richard O. Rouse
Kraft
South du Quoin Street
Perkins
Benton Township
Rouse
Benton
Don Wyant
Ronnie Baumgarte
Dennis W. Miller
Charles R. Webster
Albert L. Smith
Robert D
Bob” Burnett
Mike Osborne
Thompson Convicted of First Degree Murder in Stabbing Death
Thompson was found guilty of first degree murder in the stabbing death. Defense raised questions about crime scene security and evidence handling by Carbondale police. Attorney Thomas Mansfield said he will appeal. Witness Regina LaBotte’s testimony was cited as pivotal for the prosecution. Court scene described as tense with guards and an anxious gallery. Queenie Clark expressed that justice was served as she grieved.
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Thomas Mansfield
Thompson
Patricia Gross
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Southern Illinoisan
Wepsiec
Regina LaBotte
Clark
Orlando
West Monroe Street
Queenie Clark
Benton Police Investigate Shot Dog Discovered in Benton
Neighbors describe a gentle dog shot inside Benton city limits and recovering at the animal control facility. Police say the shooter could face animal cruelty and illegal firearm discharge charges. Police urge witnesses to call animal control or the Benton Police with information.
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Benton
Brent Erthall
Erthall
Bray
Animal Control
Siegel to Perform Workshops In Cobden Blues History Talk
Siegel recalls Chicago blues roots from West and South Side scenes and his Pepper's Lounge days with Siegel Schwall. He co leads Chamber Blues and appears in the documentary Black White and Blues with stars like Muddy Waters and BB King. Next week he offers a workshop and concert at Yellow Moon Café with limited seating, tickets $25, registration online or at local shops.
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Siegel
Siegel Schwall
Chamber Blues
Jack White
B.B. King
Buddy Guy
Bob Dylan
Charlie Watts
Marshall Chess
Yellow Moon Café
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