Rural Franklin County man’s death uncovers $2.5 million marijuana operation
After a West Frankfort resident collapsed on his porch, deputies found a basement filled with marijuana at 2520 Cedar Hill Road. Investigators say the illicit crop is valued at about 2.5 million dollars while autopsy results await. No foul play suspected, per coroner. Stephen E. Reese, 50, was identified as the deceased resident.
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Century High School star Paul Echols' multi talent life
Paul Echols played baseball for Century High School in Ullin during a 28 3 season that reached the Sweet 16. His father was Ullin police chief part time. His photography sparked an interest in forensic science and crime scene work. He once lived with Curt Jones owner of Dippin Dots. He longs for a bright blue Corvette but now drives a bright blue Pontiac Montana minivan. He has been married to Shelia for 24 years with two children, Jarrod and Morgan.
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Echols' Persistence Solves 1981 SIU Murder Case
Carbondale Sgt. Paul Echols, starting as a rookie, helped solve the 1981 rape and murder of SIU Carbondale student Susan Schumake. His investigative work traced leads to Michigan and a 2004 arrest, with DNA supporting a solid case cited by Jackson County State's Attorney Michael Wepstec. Echoes of past evidence and new technology framed the conviction.
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Echols
Jackson County
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Carbondale kicks off citywide cleanup to hire youth workers
More than 200 applicants seek eight week program with a $250000 budget to spruce up neighborhoods. Yolande Mosely Ajamu says about 80 youths will be hired across four city areas, plus 20 lead workers and two coordinators. Roles include team leaders and assistants with pay ranging from 7.50 to 11.30 an hour. The effort aims to foster pride and work skills through supervised neighborhood cleanups with public works support.
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Ajamu
Southern Illinois University
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Cole
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Illinois Ranks High in Amtrak Subsidies
Illinois moves to boost Amtrak service with a 24 million subsidy to add two Chicago to St. Louis round trips and one round trip each to Carbondale and Quincy. California leads subsidies at 72.8 million. Washington follows.
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Jeff Schoenberg
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