Pope of Illinois politics goes on trial for extortion
William Cellini known as The King of Clout faces a corruption trial in Chicago. Prosecutors allege he conspired to squeeze movie producer Thomas Rosenberg for a 1.5 million donation tied to Blagojevich era state contracts. Cellini pleads not guilty and faces possible 50 plus years if convicted.
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Dan Webb
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State Board
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FBI
Teen killer sentenced to life in Illinois shooting rampage
A Fayette County judge gave 16 year old Clifford Baker life without parole for killing John Mahon 60 and Debra Tish 53 while they slept on August 4 2010. He also received 30 year terms for home invasion. Baker apologized in court and his lawyers plan appeals or a bid for a new sentence.
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Motorcycle crash near Carterville injures rider
Garrett Dvorshock, 32, of Carbondale, was hospitalized with moderate injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car at the Illinois 13 Samuel Road intersection near Carterville. Cadillac driver Donald Hasty, 26, Herrin, pulled into Dvorshock's path after stopping. Hasty cited for failure to yield and driving without insurance.
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Herrin Hospital
Plane crashes into inn near Falls of Rough Kentucky
A small plane crashed into the rear of Pine Tree Inn near Rough River Dam State Resort Park in Falls of Rough Kentucky around 12:45 p.m. Friday, killing the pilot on impact. A female guest had minor injuries. no other deaths reported. Coroner Grayson County Joe Brad Hudson withheld the name until family notification. The scene was cleared by Friday evening.
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Grayson County
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Opening ceremony marks Du Quoin food pantry gains
In 2010 the pantry received 41 000 pounds of commodities but a 62 percent cut in Department of Agriculture shipments from St Louis reduced monthly supplies to under 2 000 pounds. Community drives compensate while residents from nearby towns are advised to contact local pantries. Du Quoin Mayor John Rednour honored at dedication for securing the building.
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St. Louis
Cook
Rottschalk
du Quoin
John Rednour
J.M. Walters and Sons
DHS
Murphysboro
Rednour
Illinois colleges expand biofuel and energy programs with grant
The Illinois Green Economy Network grant will fund expanded biofuel studies at Southeastern Illinois College and new online programs in sustainable design and facilities management at Rend Lake College. Lake County College leads a 17 school consortium while Rend Lake collaborates across regional facilities for energy efficiency and workforce training.
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Stephen Bell
Illinois Green Economy Network
College of Lake County
Lake County College
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg
SIC
Jonah Rice
Rice
Dana Keating
Rend Lake College
Southern Illinois
RLC
Career Pathways Consortium
Charley Holstein
Kevin Weston
IGEN
City to discuss water and sewer rate increases
A city meeting will review proposed water and sewer rate hikes with an expected $5.50 monthly rise for the first year, funding $1.3 million for repairs and maintenance. By year five, increases could total $3.7 million annually. An Ehlers Inc. representative will present findings at 7 p.m. in the Carbondale Civic Center.
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Harrisburg Looks to Modernize High School
Harrisburg district plans a sales tax referendum to fund facilities across four Saline County school districts. The measure, initially sent to the county board, must be submitted by the regional superintendent for March 20 ballots. Estimated annual revenue is 1.97 million dollars for facility improvements.
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Ini
Saline
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