Inmate Platcher death ruled accident by coroner jury
The coroner's jury ruled Charles Platcher's death an accident from hypothermia after he was confined in a third floor cell with no heat. Staff testified delays, cooling cells, and heating unit failures contributed, with autopsy confirming no toxic levels. Disciplinary actions were taken against several employees, and a review for possible criminal charges is planned.
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Dozens of Southern Illinois doctors consider closing offices due to rising malpractice insurance costs. Some will stay as reform hopes grow. others plan to join April 28 Springfield demonstration led by SIH. Dr. Saeed Khan, Benton, laid out a $10,000 down payment and $3,500 monthly premiums while urging meaningful malpractice reform.
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County shifts to ballot machines cuts costs and precincts
Reinhardt said mailed absentee ballots cost about $2 each and the new two page ballot can be mailed for at least half that. With consolidation from 64 to 61 precincts and down to 48 polling places the county still gets funding for all 64 precincts helping ease taxpayer impact.
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