Development study outlines Jackson County economic path
Jackson County Business Development Corporation leader Lee Roy Brandon previews a 122 page study by TIP Strategies. The report analyzes Jackson County strengths and weaknesses and proposes plans for industrial park expansion and downtown redevelopment in Murphysboro and Carbondale. The synopsis will be released at 2 p.m. at the Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale.
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Makanda Man Cited After Truck Hits Tree
Valverio Kendrick, 47, of Makanda, was driving a 1984 Toyota pickup eastbound on Boskydell Road when he ran off the road, hit a pine, and was treated for minor injuries. He was cited for no valid license and operating an uninsured vehicle after the single vehicle crash in Jackson County.
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La Salle's Illinois venture and French legacy
BEN GELMAN recounts La Salle's 1679 voyage on the Griffon later lost at sea, his claim of Louisiana at the Mississippi mouth in 1682, and how Illinois remained under French influence or transferred to Britain after 1765, outlining the failed attempts and broader colonial history.
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Waterloo woman hurt in wreck near Putnam County
A Waterloo woman, Kathleen Emery, 55, was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Illinois 152 and 127 south of Pinckneyville. Emery was airlifted to St. Louis University Hospital after being extricated. Joseph Loucks, 54, and passenger James Loucks, 52, suffered minor injuries. all wore seat belts where stated. Charges are pending against Emery-Christi Mathis.
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Aunt recalls life of victim as murder trial opens
Edith Gandy travels from Chicago as jury selections finish for the Bryants murder trial. John Bryant faces multiple homicide counts and concealing a homicidal death. Opening statements begin and the case is slated to continue through next week.
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West City bids farewell to Rice longtime bus driver
Rice, known as Honey to parade fans, served Benton Grade School as custodian and bus driver and worked at Pete's Market. A WWII veteran, he is remembered by Wilson for his kindness as family mourns. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. visitation 5 to 8 tonight.
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