Suspected gunman sought after Carbondale hotel robbery
Police search for Kenneth L. Chaney after an armed robbery at Knight's Inn on West Main Street. Chaney, 35, fled in a red 1991 Buick Park Avenue driven by Marlon Reed. Reed was arrested. Bond set at 30000. Chaney is described as a Black man, 5 foot 9, 175 pounds, missing a front tooth, last seen in a black cap coat and jeans. Call 549-2121 or 549-COPS with tips.
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Carbondale
West Side
Kenneth L. Chaney
Tower Road
Chaney
43Rd St
East St. Louis
Jackson County
Park Avenue
Marlon K. Reed
Illinois
Old Route 13
Two men arrested after shooting in Carbondale
Dia Joshua Jennings and Lawrence E. Thomas were arrested early Saturday after a pursuit and gunfire directed at a man's vehicle. A .380 semiautomatic handgun was recovered. victims and vehicle were not hit. Fonte Anthony identified Jennings and Thomas from an earlier clash at Sports Center.
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Carbondale
Dia Joshua Jennings
Lawrence E. Thomas
Chicago
North Wall Street
Fonte Anthony
Jennings
Thomas
E. Walnut St. Anthony
Pontiac
Anthony
Deadline Nears for Lights Fantastic Parade in Carbondale
Carbondale planners urge parade registrations by Nov 7 for Lights Fantastic. Bands floats pedestrian and novelty units encouraged. Parade starts 6 30 p m December 1 with a window displays contest. SIUC basketball game same evening risks congestion. organizers plan extra signs and game announcements. Registration via Carbondale Park District at 529 4147 with packet mailed to groups.
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Carbondale
Angie Romano
Romano
Lights Fantastic Planning Committee
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Siuc Arena
Carbondale Park District
Pinckneyville Mardi Gras blends festival and Halloween fun
Pinckneyville hosts a weekend Mardi Gras festival with costume contests, chili and barbecue cook-offs, a band show, flea market, dances, magicians, a pet show, helicopter contests, a haunted house, and a kids world. A huge parade caps the event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with a 50/50 drawing and prize claim details.
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Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce
Pinckneyville names Brittany High 2001 Mardi Gras Queen
Brittany High, 19, of Marion is crowned Pinckneyville Mardi Gras Queen for 2001 and also wins the mask prize. First runner-up Tabitha Hinman, 22, Murphysboro, a law student, wins spirit. second runner-up Miranda Hinman, 20, Murphysboro, sponsored by Murphy-Wall State Bank. third runner-up Christy Stallings, 18, Johnson City. fourth runner-up Jennifer Ford, 21, sponsored by The Back Pain Clinic. Large turnout for coronation with performances by local school groups. queen winners receive college scholarships.
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Pinckneyville
Brittany High
Jennifer Ford
The
Back Pain Clinic
Rodney Small
Pinckneyville District 50
Voice of Mardi Gras
Pinckneyville Junior High School
Lesser Fire District Receives $500 FM Global Grant
The Lesser Fire Protection District was awarded a $500 grant by FM Global to buy a digital camera and fund training. Chief Cletus McBride said the gear will aid arson investigations and allow efficient photo storytelling for future use, as the district recently boosted its fire rating.
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Lesser
FM Global
United States
Cletus McBride
McBride
Lesser Fire Protection
Illinois
Lesser Fire Protection District
Public comments sought on Marion water supply plan
Residents may mail comments to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Resource Conservation in Springfield by Sunday. The state report, available at Marion’s Carnegie Library and Vienna library, outlines dam plans along Sugar Creek near Creal Springs to help Marion’s water supply and will be reviewed by IDNR before forwarding to the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Marion
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Office of Resource Conservation
N. Grand West
Springfield
Ill
Carnegie
Vienna
IDNR
Army Corps of Engineers
Sugar Creek
Creal Springs
Four cameras stolen from SIUC offices in two buildings
SIUC police report three Sony digital cameras and a Hitachi video camera stolen from Life Science II and Quigley Hall between Oct 5 and Oct 16. Entry showed no forced breach. no suspects yet. Value exceeds $2,600 with serial numbers on file. Call Crimestoppers at 549 COPS (2677) with tips for possible rewards up to $1,000.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
SIUC
Sony
Hitachi
Life Science II
Quigley Hall
Uipline
German Teen Speaks On Life In Germany At Library
Dirk Koeppen, a German exchange student and Du Quoin High School junior, will discuss teen life in Germany versus the United States during a 9 30 to 10 30 a m program at the Du Quoin Public Library. Friends of the Library will hand out treats and bookmarks and door prizes are planned.
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Friends of the Library
Sarah Doerner
Movie Showtimes at Illinois Centre and Route 13 Carbondale
Listings for WUHAN CYALy and Route 13 theatres detail showings for Corky Romano Iron Monkey Joy Ride and Don t Say a Word along with Riding In Cars With Boys and The Last Castle. Prices note $450 all shows before 6 pm and seniors discounts for students.
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Wuhan Cyaly
S. Illinois Street
Carbondale
Illinois Centre
Marion
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