Saline County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Assault
David G. Sparks 46 of Eldorado received a 35 year prison term from Judge Walden Morris after a Saline County jury found him guilty in February of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The offenses occurred between May 1 2011 and March 15 2012 with a 6 to 7 year old victim. Investigated by Illinois State Police Special Agent Gwendolyn Basinger, prosecuted by Eva Walker.
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David G. Sparks
Eldorado
Walden Morris
Saline County
Sparks
Illinois State Police
Gwendolyn Basinger
Eva Walker
Little Thunder RC Boat Show Faces Inclement Weather
The Little Thunder RC boat show planned for this weekend at Arrowhead Lake in Johnston City will proceed despite rain. Organizers said participants may practice at noon today, with racing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday under shelter for vendors. Severe storms could shift plans. Southern organizers note rain won’t stop the event.
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Arrowhead Lake
Johnston City
Schnucks faces Illinois class action over data breach claims
A Missouri Schnucks customer files a St Clair County suit alleging up to 2.4 million cards exposed in a breach dated to December and disclosed in March. The Belleville News-Democrat notes questions about public timing as Schnucks vows to contest the meritless suit.
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Schnucks
Illinois
St. Louis
Jeffrey Millar
St. Clair County
Belleville
Maryland Heights
Schnucks Markets
Illinois district maps labeled rigged by insiders says SIU report
A Paul Simon Public Policy Institute study condemns Illinois legislative and congressional district drawing as rigged by political insiders and argues only grassroots reform can change the system. It critiques Illinois reapportionment battles and contrasts unfavorably with Iowa’s approach.
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Carbondale
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
SIU
Illinois
Iowa
Who Holds the Crayons conference insights on Illinois map
In No 35 of The Simon Review Craig Curtis Brad McMillan and Don Racheter analyze Illinois reapportionment. Presented at a April 30 Springfield conference titled Who Holds the Crayons How Other States Draw Legislative District Lines. Sponsors included Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Joyce Foundation McCormick Foundation.
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Simon Review
Illinois
Craig Curtis
Brad McMillan
Bradley University
Don Racheter
Public Interest Institute
Iowa
Springfield
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Joyce Foundation
McCormick Foundation
Free Comic Book Day aims to boost sales and readers
The article notes a surge of pop culture love for comics from TV and film but weaker sales. It highlights the effort to reignite interest through Free Comic Book Day, with Castle Perilous manager Brian Callahan commenting on mixed results and industrywide programs to revive reading.
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Brian Callahan
Castle Perilous
Carbondale
Aaron Eisenhauer
THE
Jason Brandon
Castle Perilous Games
Carterville High Career Fair Gives Behind the Scenes Glimpse
Science teacher Katherine Watson organized the first Science & Math Career/College Fair at Carterville High School with 40 local professionals sharing insights. Students heard from radiology and medical careers and learned a path to an M.D. Elisabeth Wilson highlighted cancer research interests.
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Carterville
Carterville High School
Katherine Watson
CHS Science Club
Watson
Science Club
Patrick Brown
Elisabeth Wilson
Shimkus says Scott Air Force Base safe amid cuts talk
U S Rep John Shimkus of Collinsville downplays worries about Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, calling it a joint command and a major employer. He notes little appetite among lawmakers for defense cuts but warns vigilance is needed as federal spending faces reductions.
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Carbondale
U.S
John Shimkus
Scott Air Force Base
Southwestern Illinois
Scott
Shimkus
R-Collinsville
Southern Illinoisan
Adam Testa
Collinsville
Illinois
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