Cairo councilman Whitaker arrested on DUI and gun charges
Cairo councilman Bobby Whitaker was arrested on DUI charges after allegedly crossing the center line on Illinois 51 near Mounds around 2 a.m. Two guns found in his car may trigger additional charges from the Pulaski County State's Attorney. Whitaker claimed to officers he was Cairo police commissioner.
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Bobby Whitaker
Mounds
Pulaski County
Whitaker
Paul Farris
Farris
Hiring committee started at John A. Logan College in Carterville
Concerns over hiring practices at John A. Logan College prompted trustees to form a four member hiring committee chaired by David Hancock. The panel reviews policies amid reports of nepotism and perceived unfairness from North Central accreditation self study results. Brenda Erickson chaired the conflict of interest panel, while president Robert Mees defends proactive reform and fairness across 818 employees.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
David Hancock
North Central
Brenda Erickson
Robert Mees
Mees
Blessing of the Bikes draws riders to Bald Knob Cross event
More than 700 motorcyclists attended the Blessing of the Bikes atop Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass for the 14th annual CMA sponsored gathering. The Lord's Pacheece chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association led prayers with about 1 500 participants and 45 active members in Illinois region. CMA plans a July 21 23 state rally at Du Quoin Fairgrounds.
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Bald Knob
Chrome
Christ
Frank Caruso
Ministry
Caruso
Mary Opp
Mulkeytown
Opp
Bill
Lord’s Pacheece Chapter
The
Christian Motorcyclists Association
CMA
Illinois
Bald Knob Cross
North Central
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Orcve Jahnke
Christopher
Lord’s Pacheece Motorcycle Club
Carterville
Cape Girardeau
Taste of Southern Illinois marks eighth year in Williamson County
Eighteen regional vendors offered samples at the Taste of Southern Illinois event inside Williamson County Pavilion drawing 320 attendees. Proceeds from 30 dollar tickets benefited the Southern Illinois Community Foundation which funds youth projects and healthy families in the area.
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Williamson County Pavillion
Southern Illinois Foundation
Marion
Williamson County Pavilion
Southern Illinois Community Foundation
Southern Illinois
Maggie Flanagan
Flanagan
Mark
Nadine York
Energy
Kokopelli
Mark York
Red Lobster
17Th Street Bar & Grill
Dream Baskets
Giant City Lodge
Peking Palace
Houlihans
the Chocolate Factory
Johnston Southern
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