Driver charged in fatal I-57 crash in Union County
Illinois State Police investigate a fatal two vehicle crash on Interstate 57 near milepost 38 south of the Johnson Union county line. James Smith 56 of Anna died at the scene four others injured. A 1995 Chevrolet Camaro and a 2001 Ford pickup towing a livestock trailer were involved. The Camaro struck the trailer causing the pickup to overturn. The trailer and Camaro ended in the southbound lanes. A 50 year old Anna man driving the pickup was hospitalized in serious condition. A 74 year old Anna resident was flown to Southeast Missouri Hospital. The Camaro driver 27 of Buncombe and a 3 year old passenger were treated at Heartland Regional Medical Center. The Camaro driver faces multiple charges including driving while license suspended and failing to secure a child and seat belt. The investigation continues.
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Illinois
Johnson-Union County
James Smith
Anna
Union County
State Police District 22
Ullin
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion
Smith
Phil Hileman
Josh Lofton
Annaman
Southeast Missouri
Cape Girardeau
Buncombe
Linda Rush
Franklin County arrests rise in meth ring shutdown
Betty Wininger, 51, was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated participation in methamphetamine manufacturing unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of manufacturing material. She is the ninth person arrested in the investigation into the March 17 West Frankfort bust and is held on $100,000 bond. Becky Malkovich.
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Franklin County
Fire damages Herrin home from burning leaves during cleanup
Firefighters responded to a 4 12 p m call at 822 W Cypress Herrin. The blaze spread from a leaf pile into the attic causing major damage to a 4000 square foot structure owned by Bob Newman. Front apartment leased by Lynse Workman and Phillip. rear by Robby Newman. No injuries reported.
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Herrin
Cypress
Wes Yates
Yates
Bob Newman
Newman
Lynse Workman
Phillip
Robby
Job seekers flood 16th annual JALC job fair
A near full house at John A. Logan College in Carterville featured 74 employers, up from 68, offering opportunities to about 650 job seekers. Kroger managers praised turnout and online applications, with several attendees recalling past fairs that led to jobs. organizers called the event the largest yet and noted diverse participants.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
Donald L. Brewer
JALC
Lisa Hudgens
Kroger
Tina Rumsey
Carbondale
Amanda Clark
Marion
Myria Jennings
Herrin
Clark
Adam Wories
Wories
Butler seeks 13th term amid development tax talks
Bob Butler, after 47 years in office, runs again for Marion mayor. In a Wednesday interview with The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Board, he discussed leadership, city history, future goals, development, and taxes. A video of the full interview is linked by The Southern.
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Bob Butler
Marion
Butler
Paul Newton
Southern
Carbondale City Council candidates face final LWV forum
Six candidates debated Wednesday night at Carbondale Civic Center in a League of Women Voters Jackson County and WSIU sponsored forum. About 70 residents attended as the panel discussed budgeting measures with Hugh Williams opposing tax increases and supporting fees or staff cuts, Lance Jack citing public employee pension mandates as a major drain.
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Carbondale
League of Women Voters of
Jackson County
Wsiu Broadcasting
Carbondale Civic Center
Lance Jack
R. Rick Jackson
Donald Monty
Michael C. Riley
Candle Wester-Mittan
Hugh Williams
Williams
Jack
Steve Jahnke
Southern Carbondale
Civic Center
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Lisa Newman
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Final Forum
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Saving Abel
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Perry
Dave Clark
Deanna Freeman
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