Du Quoin meth arrest tops Perry County crime news
Police in Du Quoin announce the largest meth arrest in Perry County history. Offenders linked to drug trafficking are subject to federal and local charges as investigations continue. Local officials urge residents to report suspicious activity to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Perry County
Hanson guilty of 1st degree murder in Herrin case
A Williamson County jury found Jason Hanson, 21, of Herrin guilty of the Sept. 1 shooting death of Geraldine Jones, 50. Autopsy showed fatal bullet wounds. the verdict followed a 3 hour 15 minute deliberation and drew cries from Hanson’s family as relatives of the victim expressed relief. Hanson faced public defense arguments about another suspect while the state emphasized changing statements by Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Herrin
Williamson County
Jason Hanson
Geraldine Jones
Jones
East Taylor Street
Hanson
B.J. Timmons
Larry
SIUC faculty and administration inch toward compromise
SIUC faculty association and university administration ended a marathon bargaining session with cautious optimism they are moving toward a compromise to avert a strike. Negotiations will resume December 4 to 6, with December 7 possible if needed, as 684 of about 1,500 faculty Members weigh a potential February 3 strike deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Daneshdoost
Wendler
James Taylor rocks Carbondale in packed SIU Arena show
James Taylor headlined a crowded SIU Arena as part of an 18 city tour promoting October Road. The 54 year old performer delivered a warm, humorous set with strong backing and solo turns, delighting fans from Cape Girardeau and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
James Taylor
SIU
Taylor
Paramount Theater
New York City
David Shaffer
Cape Girardeau
Shaffer
Copperline
National Geographic
State still to delay about one third of tax refunds in Illinois
Illinois Department of Revenue officials warned that about one third of income tax refunds will be delayed in the coming year due to the state budget crisis. On June 30, 2003, the agency expects 1.3 million April refunds to be held, with 3.7 million more due refunds averaging 225 dollars each. Corporate refunds total 462 million while individual refunds total 272 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois Department of Revenue
Mike Klemens
Department of Revenue
Klemens
Dan R. Long
Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission
Commission
Long
Joe Wiegand
Family Taxpayers Network
Carpentersville
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Frankfort
Old Bank
Barry White
Word of Mouth
Josh Groban
Abby
Thesouthern
the Southern Illinoisan
The
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Press Association
Brooking
Daniel
Porky
McKenzie
Chuck Garnall
SIUC
Travis Deneal
Jerry Bradley
Vamela Kay Schmalenberger
the Southern