Former ambassador warns against generalizing Muslim world
Richard Kauzlarich of the United States Institute of Peace spoke at Southern Illinois University Carbondale about a Special Initiative on the Muslim World. He warned there is no single Muslim world and urged careful understanding, new diplomacy, and democracy to address terrorism and global conflicts.
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Carbondale
Richard Kauzlarich
United States Institute of Peace
Southern Illinois University
Kauzlarich
U.S
Balkans
Institute of Peace
Arrest warrant for West Frankfort man in fatal alcohol wreck
Perry County issued arrest warrant for Mathew Bacon of West Frankfort after he failed to appear in court on a reck less homicide case tied to a 2001 fatal crash in Franklin County. Bacon faces one count of reckless homicide, two counts of aggravated DUI and two counts of DUI with trial dates set for December. The case includes a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Howard Willis’s widow listing multiple defendants and alleged purchases of alcohol hours before the crash.
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Perry County
Mathew Bacon
West Frankfort
Franklin County
Bacon
Pinckneyville
Howard Willis
Franklin County Court
East Main Street
Willis
Illinois 149
Margaret
Pinch Penny Pub Inc
Copper Dragon
Willi Oil Co
R&r Land Company
Pinch Penny
Carbondale
Amoco
R&k Land Co
Benton-West City Shell
Teacher Hayes Remembered by Students and Staff at Lesser-Walier
Friends and colleagues describe Hayes as fair and engaging who made teaching fun. Libby Bauman notes his strong involvement during homecoming while Sheri and Tiffany Sulser say he kept the yearbook project on track. Patchett recalls plans to retire in two years to travel and camp as funeral services are set for Peoria and a memorial at the high school gym Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
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Sheri
Tiffany Sulser
Hayes
Marty Patchett
Patchett
Peoria
Lesser Walier High School
Du Quoin Holiday Lights Fair ticket deals posted
Admission to the Holiday Lights Fair costs 5 per carload with tiered gift rewards. Donors of 500 or more receive a season pass, 250 to 499 get four free passes, 100 to 249 earn three passes, and 50 to 99 receive one pass. Prepaid vehicle books of five tickets cost 22, saving 3. Contact mathis5 hcis net 618-357-8391 for details.
Du Quoin Holiday Lights Fair Seeks Help Without Grant Funds
Du Quoin’s third annual Holiday Lights Fair will be held at the Du Quoin State Fairground this holiday season. Volunteers and donations are needed as this year lacks grant funding. Donations payable to Du Quoin Tourism Commission C/o Wanda Rednour 298 Hayes Ave Du Quoin IL 62832. For more information call Rednour at 542 4530.
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du Quoin
Fatal hit and run leads to two deaths near Illinois 149
Vespa followed Litton after a collision, the cars moved east then north on Dry Road. Litton's car lost control and plunged into a lake. Litton died at Herrin Hospital. Turley died next day in St. Louis. Vehicles impounded. accident reconstructionist to determine cause.
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Vespa
Litton
Illinois 149
Zeigler
Turley
Herrin Hospital
St. Louis
Jones
Seven union members indicted in Creal Springs mob action case
The seven union members from Southern Illinois were indicted by a Williamson County Grand Jury on mob action, a Class 4 felony. They include Donnie McGee, Gary Leeper, Kevin Skuta, William Ruemmler, Dale Sullivan, Joel Groves, and James Schumaker, all facing Dec. 9 trial with possible terms of one to three years and fines up to 25,000. They are represented by attorney Terry Green who seeks more time for discovery in pre-trial proceedings.
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Marion
Southern Illinois
Creal Springs
Williamson County
Department of Corrections
Donnie McGee
Patoka
Gary A. Leeper
Carbondale
Kevin P. Skuta
West Frankfort
William Earl Ruemmler
Ewing
Dale Ray Sullivan
Thompsonville
Joel A. Groves
James R. Schumaker
Stonefort
Terry Green
Green
John Speroni
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Shawneelink
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DCI Biologicals of
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Murphysboro
Carhartt
Claiborn
Ervi Dr
Illinois
Chocolate Factory
Golconda
Dixon Springs State Park
Jackson & Perry County Service Directory
Book Service
E. Walnut
Eastgate
Cleaning Service
W. Main St
LAW Firm
Angela Brown
L. Douglas Gill Rhett T. Burke
S. Lewis Lane
Jules Carter
N.M.T
Walnut St
AMTA
Access Inc
Intrnet.net
Herrin
Speroni
Sulphur Springs Road
Lake of Egypt
Texas Eastern
Chuck Garnall
Tim.petrowich
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