Supreme Court lets gag order stand in Illinois murder case
The Illinois Supreme Court today upheld a gag order issued by Circuit Judge D D Bigler of Anna barring media from naming the juvenile charged in the Nov 29 1984 murder of Laura Seleck of Mill Creek The ruling leaves room for an appeal to the U S Supreme Court by The Southern Illinoisan and other news groups The dissent by Justice Seymour Simon suggests grounds for future challenges to the statute and the order preserving press freedom concerns
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Murphysboro
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Peoria
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Mount Vernon
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Supreme Court
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High Court
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Attorney General’s Office
Judge denies Hebel bond revocation in Carbondale case
Circuit Judge Richard Richman denied the Jackson County state's attorney office motion to revoke Dr. Robert Hebel's 100000 dollar bond after claims he contacted a child. Testimony showed Hebel spent the night in a garage and left briefly in a car while two children left for a bus stop.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Outside gunshot mobilizes Marion prison guards
Guards sealed the gates of the U S Penitentiary at Marion after employees heard a gunshot near Tower 6 around 9 30 a m An outside threat emergency plan was activated and a full search by staff state police and federal marshals followed before the gate was reopened at about 11 45 a m Officials said the shot likely came from a poacher and no injuries or escapes were reported
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SIU Carbondale under review for FAA training site
FAA officials say Carbondale remains in contention for a new FAA employee training school. A listing of weaknesses in SIU C's application includes missing sample menus and only five accessible residence rooms instead of the required twenty. SIU C will meet TSA Partnership reps to revise the proposal before the April 12 deadline.
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Carterville beef merchant arrested on bait and switch charges
Willie Shavers, 51, owner of Iowa Beef Market at 104 N Division Carterville, was arrested on 10 counts including degradation of product and misrepresentation. Bond set at 1000 dollars. he bonded out. State officials say undercover agents and phone complaints triggered the case. Royalton Bush Hurst win 400000 federal water loan to buy private plant and modernize system serving three towns.
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Red Lion Inn
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Big Muddy
Bribery probe results sent to county attorney
The Carbondale police investigation into alleged bribery by a city code enforcement officer was turned over to Jackson County State's Attorney John Clemons on March 18. City officials say no personnel action will be taken until Clemons resolves possible criminal or administrative issues. The employee remains on temporary assignment at City Hall.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Anna man receives heart transplant and returns home
Mike McGee of Anna expressed relief and optimism two weeks after a heart transplant at Barnes Hospital. He was discharged after tests confirmed good results and plans to enjoy time with his daughter Angela while continuing recovery.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Anna
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