Local News Fund Keeps JALC Tuition Low
The John A. Logan College board approves a working cash fund funded by selling $1 million in bonds to hold tuition steady. President Harold O'Neil backs the plan as administration officials note Illinois law permits such funds and Vice President Ray Hancock cites committee input.
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Nancy Weil
Southern Illinoisan
John A. Logan College
JALC
Harold O’neil
Illinois
Ray Hancock
Hancock
Ciple
Anger and guilt in bereavement studied by experts
In a Wisconsin or Illinois focused piece, grieving parents discuss anger guilt and acceptance eight years after a newborn's death. Mary hides her loss as an unwed mother while others recount how anger and blame surface toward doctors, spouses, and themselves. Experts note grief often shifts through stages and that cultural values shape support.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jeremy
Mary
Illinois
Venita Janello
Carbondale
Mike
Suzanne Eddingfield
Clarice A. Schultz
St. Francis College of
Ms. Schultz
Detour planned for Makanda road bridge replacement in June
Southeastern Jackson County residents will detour for about 30 days during a Makanda Township road bridge replacement. The 50-foot precast deck will replace the existing structure on a project costing 52,065 dollars to Schweiger Bros. Construction Co. Detour routes for east-side residents will run 10 to 12 miles.
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Jackson County
Makanda
Bill Munson
Makanda Township
Giant City
Jackson-Williamson County
Munson
Schweiger Bros. Construction Co
U.S
Ken Gray
Dwest
Azevedo polygraph defense denied in murder case
Murphysboro dentist Allan B. Azevedo faces trial after Circuit Judge Richard Richman denied his motion to dismiss murder charges tied to his wife Marie Azevedo's 1981 shooting death near Carbondale. Police testified no agreement existed to drop charges if he passed a polygraph.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Allan B. Azevedo
Jackson County
Richard Richman
Azevedo
Marie
Carbondale
Richman
Bracton Lockwood
John Clemons
David Watt
Watt
Clemons
Nw Police Task Force
Eccade Aire
Don White
Illinois Sheriffs Association
Springfield
Mulkeytown boy dies in three wheeler accident
A 9-year-old Mulkeytown boy, Matthew Woodland, died at 4 20 p m Monday after a three wheeler overturned on a farm. He was the son of Ja nice Brown of Mulkeytown and David Woodland of Houghton Michigan. His stepfather Roger Brown and his mother tried CPR on the way to Franklin Hospital in Benton but he died from massive abdominal injuries. Funeral services set for 10 a m Thursday at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with burial at Mulkeytown Cemetery.
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Jeremy
Mary
Elenie Smith
Carbondale
Mulkeytown
Matthew Woodland
Janice Brown
David Woodland
Houghton
Mich
Franklin County
Robert W. Lewis
Roger
Brown
Franklin Hospital
Benton
Lewis
Morton and Johnston Funeral
HerrinFest draws around 20000 despite parade shortfall
Pete Rosenberg reports HerrinFest attracted about 20 000 people over four days with a large parade crowd while the parade entries were light. Event chair Charlie Groves praised overall success and noted potential improvements for next year. Funds raised exceeded 2 100 for the Herrin Jaycees, with Road Run and baby contest results, and numerous sponsors and prize donors listed.
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Pete Rosenberg
Southern Illinois
HerrinFest
Charlie Groves
Groves
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