Carbondale features founder’s great grandson recalling town heritage
State plans to cut 9,000 jobs amid restructuring. Governors warn of layoffs and higher taxes. Two killed in a single vehicle crash in Franklin County. Israeli guards foil hijacking attempt. Weather: today partly cloudy to cloudy with sprinkles. highs upper 50s. tonight mostly cloudy with light rain possible. Tuesday mostly sunny. subscribe details follow.
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Arson possible in Benton building fire
Benton state fire marshal to determine if Sunday evening blaze at abandoned Logan Grade School was arson. Firefighters arrived at 4 p.m. and confined flames to one room. a few years ago the same area burned.
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Anna man endures 25 years on kidney dialysis story
Mark Golightly of Anna has lived with dialysis for 25 years after kidney failure linked to suspected Alport's syndrome. He began at 21, married Donna, adopted two boys, and remains active despite wearing dialysis three times weekly at Fresenius in Carbondale. Hospital milestones and staff praise mark the celebration.
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Identification hopes rise as remains linked to Linda Keown
Illinois State Police pursue DNA from skeletal remains found Oct 14 in rural Hamilton County to confirm if the decedent is Linda Keown, a Norris City woman who disappeared in 1982. Investigators await anthropologist input while treating the case as a homicide.
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Invasion of Ladybugs Hits Southern Illinois Homes
Southern Illinois faces a surge of Asian ladybird beetles invading homes. Expert Mark Hoard urges sealing entry points around windows and foundations, caulking, and careful use of insecticide. The beetles migrate from southern states to the Midwest, overwinter on building sides, and release pheromones to attract others. See LADYBUGS / PAGE 7A.
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