Grand Theatre owner fights to keep small cinema alive
Rich Baker, owner of the Grand Theatre in Du Quoin, reflects on years of struggle to stay open as digital projection and 3-D surcharges reshape the industry. He rails at declining attendance, corporate theater consolidation, and rising costs while aiming to sustain a community cinema tradition.
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Carbondale reassigns FOIA duties amid jailhouse email friction
City Manager Allen Gill shifts FOIA officer duties at Carbondale PD to assistant city attorney Jamie Snyder to handle police records while City Clerk Rachael Keehn remains FOIA officer for other requests. Internal emails reveal conflicts over release timing, with references to a firearm theft and possible homicide tied to O Guinns pistol. Council members react variably as workload division aims to speed responses and maintain compliance. The council plans an executive session after a scheduled Tuesday meeting.
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Ihyote
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Police Department
Keeln
Freedom of Information Officer
Are Sy
Donald Monty
Monty
Corene McDaniel
Joel Fritzler
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