Carterville auto dealer arrested for false report and plates misuse
Kevin Darnell 51 of Marion was arrested Friday at the Carbondale Illinois DMV office on filing a false police report about lost or stolen dealer plates and illegal use of special plates. He remains in Williamson County Jail with no bond set.
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Kevin Darnell
Marion
Williamson County
Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles
Carbondale
Dave Druker
Illinois Secretary of State’s
Missing Title Delay Prompts RTO Customer Action
State officials urge RTO customers missing title paperwork by 40 days to contact the Secretary of State district office in Mount Vernon at 618-244-8343. The defendant allegedly lied to investigators about missing dealer plates reported as lost or stolen. One plate surfaced on an RTO vehicle not titled to the buyer, while Darnell retained a lien with Scott Credit Union. See DARNELL / PAGE 5A.
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Secretary of State District Office
Mount Vernon
Secretary of State
Darnell
Scott Credit Union
Economy shows gains as jobs rise and markets hit highs
The April jobs report shows 165000 new positions, lowering unemployment to 7.5 percent a four year low. Strong hiring plus rising housing market and Fed stimulus lift confidence, boost borrowing and stock market, with the Dow closing up 142 points near 15000. Analysts note businesses remain confident and consumer sentiment improves.
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U.S
Federal Reserve
Labor Department
Sung Won Sohn
Martin Smith School of Business
California State University
Paving the Way for Progress at SI Economic Conference
Business leaders, educators, officials, and community members gathered at John A. Logan College for the 19th Southern Illinois Economic Development Conference. The Friday event titled Paving the Way for Progress drew about 60 regional attendees to hear from national and local experts on growth paths and future opportunities.
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Carterville
Southern Illinois
John A. Logan College
Quinn nominates two new trustees to SIU Board
Gov. Pat Quinn officially nominated Retired Maj. Gen. Randal Thomas of Springfield and Shirley J. Portwood of Godfrey to serve on the SIU Board of Trustees. The appointments run through Jan. 21, 2019, pending Senate confirmation. Thomas, a two degree SIU Edwardsville graduate and Vietnam veteran, previously led Illinois National Guard affairs.
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SIU Board of Trustees
Illinois Senate
Randal Thomas
Springfield
SIU Edwardsville
Shirley J. Portwood
Godfrey
Senate
Thomas
U.S. Army War College
Hillsboro
Adjutant General of Illinois
Siave Alumni Association
Campus’ Hall of Fame
Frattini files for recount in Herrin mayoral race
Steve Frattini, who lost to Vic Ritter by three votes, has filed for a recount in Herrin. The process will examine ballots and registrations from precincts 4 8 10 and 12 at specified polling sites, with the recount set for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in Williamson County Clerk's office.
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Herrin
Steve Frattini
Vic Ritter
Frattini
Herrin Civic Center
Christian Life Center
N. Park Ave
Herrin First Baptist Church
S. 13Th St
Ritter
Williamson County
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