Obama backs gay marriage in historic 2012 shift
President Barack Obama announced his unequivocal support for same sex marriage, the first by a sitting U.S. president. The move drew swift disagreement from Mitt Romney and prompted reactions from gay rights advocates and voters in several states, while Biden’s remarks and North Carolina’s referendum added momentum to the change.
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Search for missing Sukhoi jet in Indonesia continues
Rescue teams scoured Salak mountain slopes in western Indonesia early Thursday seeking the 48 people aboard the new Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100. The jet disappeared from radar 21 minutes after takeoff from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta during a demonstration flight amid a Welcome Asia tour.
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Carterville Residents reject clinic in West Grand neighborhood
At a Carterville City Council meeting residents voiced strong opposition to Jason Verbecks plan to open a veterinary clinic at 1111 West Grand after a zoning variance request from residential to residential business was denied by the zoning board. The city offered help finding another Carterville location while noting the proximity to Carterville High School.
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Chicago man arrested after stolen handgun found
Police arrested 19 year old Keith J. Ridley of Chicago after officers responded to a report of a gun in the area of South University Avenue and East College Street on Sunday morning. Ridley has a prior criminal record.
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Suspect Arrested in Perry County Police Case
Dennis R. Nehrkorn, 56, of Pinckneyville, was arrested Wednesday on charges of obstructing a peace officer criminal damage to property theft of prescription medication and possession of a controlled substance. He and Suhr remain jailed in Perry County.
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