Two 16-Year-Olds Charged With High School Concession Theft
Chester police charged two 16-year-old boys after a trail of candy wrappers led to a Keeneman Acres apartment where the pair confessed to stealing six cases of soda, candy bars, popcorn, a yard line marker, and a down pole from Chester High School football field concessions. Items valued at 450 dollars with 100 dollars in damage. all items except the candy were recovered.
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Chester
Keeneman Acres
Man Arrested for Burglaries in Murphysboro
Murphysboro police arrested Ava man Ryan E. Phoenix for two counts of burglary along with cannabis and paraphernalia charges and theft after Hunt and Merriman detained him following a report of a break-in in the 900 block of North 21st Street. A backpack evidence linked a second burglary.
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Murphysboro
Ava
Ryan E. Phoenix
James D. Hunt
Jennifer A. Merriman
North 21St Street
Hunt
Merriman
Phoenix
Two jailed in ammonia theft involving Alabama men
MASSAC COUNTY two men from Alabama were arrested Wednesday over the theft of anhydrous ammonia used in meth manufacture. Danny Wooldridge 47 and Terry Mills 44 of Phil Campbell Alabama are jailed in Massac County awaiting formal charges after deputies traced a leak and items near a nurse tank. A Brookport officer stopped a vehicle with crime-connected items and a Massac County K nine helped track a third suspect as the Illinois Drug Task Force assisted.
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Massac County
Alabama
Danny Wooldridge
Terry Mills
Phil Cambell
Ala
Brookport
K-9
Illinois Drug Task Force
Man Charged With Aggravated Battery In Carbondale
Police arrested 22 year old Peter M Gukiing of Markham after responding to a trespassing complaint at 700 S Lewis Lane 200. He was found inside a Carbondale apartment and allegedly battered a woman.
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Carbondale
Peter M. Gukiing
Markham
S. Lewis Lane
Gukiing
Woman indicted on crack charges in Carbondale case
Geimmila L. Vallient, 19, of Carbondale, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Benton on two counts charging distribution of crack cocaine on June 26, 2000, and September 21, 2001. She is detained without bond awaiting a November 26 jury trial. Penalties include up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $1 million.
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Benton
Geimmila L. Vallient
Carbondale
W. Charles Grace
U.S
Ilinois
Vallient
Driver cited in car roll over on Neunert Road
Jackson County deputies respond to a single vehicle crash on Neunert Road near Gorham. Shawn H. Clemmons, 31, drove a 1997 Plymouth van off the road, down a bank, rolling twice and ending on its top. He crawled free and walked away about a half mile from the scene, cited for revoked license and failing to reduce speed.
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Jackson County
Sheriff's Department
Neunert Road
Gorham
Shawn H. Clemmons
Clemmons
Illinois license plates stolen from Madison Mutual vehicle
A set of Illinois license plates were stolen from a vehicle owned by Madison Mutual Insurance in Edwardsville. The plates with registration MMIC9 were taken from a car parked at Best Inns in Marion during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Marion
Madison Mutual Insurance
Edwardsville
Best Inns
Johnston City officials approve pay raises for top leaders
Johnston City's police and fire chiefs and public works director gain salary increases after a 4-3 council vote. Mayor Vernon Kee noted annual boosts for top positions, with details: public works director base of 31000 plus 500 clothing allowance plus yearly increments. chief salaries rise to 32000 plus 500 and increment based on years served, replacing the January 2000 total of 28500 for each.
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Johnston City
Johnston
Scott Hancock
Russell
DeBose
Alfred Oxford
Vernon Kee
Robert Savant
Lenda Rains
Dwight Hofford
Jay Wright
Bill Stevens
Kee
Alderman laments unresponsive AmerenCIPS street light repairs
Herrin Alderman Deon McGuire accuses AmerenCIPS of neglecting repairs to three Park Avenue lights and a Cherry Monroe light dating back three years. Mayor Ritter asks police to inventory faulty lights with five reports filed citywide. Trick-or-treat times set for Halloween 5 to 9 pm, with Energy following.
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McGuire
Park Avenue
Tyler Street
Adams Street
Cherry
Monroe Streets
Cherry and
Monroe
Quaglia
Water fees also in the pipeline
Herrin alderman Dean McGuire pushes a water line connection fee hike citing labor and material costs. He would raise 3/4 inch inside city from 300 to 500 and outside from 600 to 1,000, and 1 inch from 350 to 600 and 700 to 1,200. Mayor Ritter supports the move. Local official John D. Homan.
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Herrin
Dean McGuire
McGuire
Vic Ritter
Justice announces bid for Perry County clerk
Du Quoin Commissioner Jim Justice a Republican candidate for Perry County clerk cites 25 years in business at Du Quoin Iron and Supply Co. He has served as police and fire commissioner since May and sits on the Du Quoin Economic Development board. He faces Democrat Kevin Kern as longtime Clerk Don Hirsch retires.
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Perry County
du Quoin
Jim Justice
Justice
Kellee
Jarrod
Jordee
Don Hirsch
Kevin Kern
Ardrey joins Murphysboro City Council seat
Vicki Ardrey, a 43 year old Murphysboro native, was sworn in to replace Di Riley on the Murphysboro City Council representing Ward 4. Ardrey works as a legal secretary and office manager at a Carbondale law firm and previously served on the Apple Festival committee from 1978 to 1998.
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Murphysboro
Vicki Ardrey
di Riley
Carbondale
Frank
Frank Riley
Ron Williams
Joyce Cottonaro
Williams
Rileys
Ron Reeder
Democratic Party
Murphysboro Township
Ardrey
Reeder
Cynthia
Partisan elections debated in Murphysboro urged restraint
Murphysboro voices split over a March referendum on partisan elections. Williams, a Republican, argues party politics should not influence city operations and notes participation has waned. He aims to replace the city clerk and an alderman as part of ongoing discussions. Cindy Humphreys
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Murphysboro
Williams
Volunteers bring Governor's awards home
Springfield volunteers earned Governor's Home Town Awards for two projects in 2001. The Shawnee Crisis Pregnancy Center in Union County built a new Anna office with help from Campers on a Mission and a UPS grant, finishing a 1,900 square foot facility in six weeks. Goreville Village Park volunteers aided in batting cages and park improvements, with the community also contributing financially.
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Springfield
Union County
Pregnancy Center
New Anna
Perfetti
Lick Creek Road
Volunteers Weigh In On Award Victory
The speaker credits volunteers for the award, stating they could not have achieved the win without their effort and dedication. The quote emphasizes gratitude and teamwork behind the achievement.
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Perfetti
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