Trial testimony details shooting at South Lake Heights scene
Police testimony traces a clash starting at a Carbondale club ending in a shooting at 503B Lake Heights. Crymes hid under a bed. boots and blood-stained shirt found. .22 bullet lodged in Jones’s lung. Bail denial kept Crymes at $750,000 amid felony convictions.
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Political forum in Marion features candidates and questions
Marion residents attended a multi race political forum this week with candidates including Williamson County Commissioner hopeful Dave Hindman and Illinois State House contenders Gary Forby and Bob Brown. They discussed fundraising education concerns and the impact of party voting patterns.
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Voters discuss school layoffs and retiree drug costs in Williamson County
In remarks tied to the 2002 election cycle residents voiced concern over 12 to 14 teacher layoffs last March while debating prescription drug costs for seniors. Forby and Brown urged state action to ease medication expenses and Medicaid options. Sheriff candidates Mandrell and Cundiff spoke on rural patrols, noting added officers and current efforts.
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Star Chefs Auction supports infant health in Southern Illinois
Reeves and William bring focus to Bell s Palsy and premature birth in a charity effort run through the March of Dimes Southern Illinois chapter. Candace Steele notes funds fund research and neonatal units improving survival and thriving for premature babies. William s family named Ambassador Family by the agency.
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Community urged to aid police in preventing home thefts
Garnati and de Mello urged residents to report break ins and affirm that law enforcement will vigorously prosecute those who enter homes or garages to steal. Cundiff stressed citizen involvement as essential since officers cannot cover the entire county at all times.
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Metropolis pushes bid for I 66 link across Illinois
Metropolis officials press for a feasibility study on Interstate 66 to connect east west routes from I-70 near St Louis to I-40 near Memphis. Clyde Wills cites central location and economic gains, with Gov Jim Ryan pledging support to advance a stalled plan.
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Remains Found Near Norris City Spark Investigation
Human skeletal remains were discovered about three miles west of Norris City near Big Hill Cemetery on Tuesday at 11 08 am. State police will conduct an identity and cause of death investigation after exhumation. Linda A Krutsinger. Herrin A general membership meeting for Friends of Herrin City Library is set for Thursday at 6 30 pm in the library’s new room. John D. Homan.
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