Ryan faces possible prison after appeals court ruling
A 6-3 decision by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied former Gov. George Ryan’s bid for a new hearing on his corruption conviction. Co-defendant Larry Warner also lost. Ryan, 72, could begin his 64-year racketeering and fraud sentence within two weeks.
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Remembering Rita Cavaletto in Centralia after homicide
Rita Michele Cavaletto of Walnut Hill is mourned at Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia where family and friends gathered for funeral rites after she was killed during a morning walk. Neil A. Barrall, 27, is jailed in Marion County on two counts of first degree murder and one count of capital murder.
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MOR Technologies to locate in Metropolis by year end
About 40 officials gathered by a 20 foot Superman statue to celebrate MOR Technologies moving its headquarters to Metropolis. The ethanol research firm plans to be open by year end, creating 30 specialized jobs in science engineering and administration.
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The Southern Illinoisan Opens New Office Building
A special report invites readers inside the remodeled The Southern Illinoisan office. The public is welcome to an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Invited guests and advertisers will attend a ribbon cutting by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce at noon today.
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Early mammography at Herrin Hospital saves lives says expert
Laura James, lead mammographer at Herrin Hospital's Women's Diagnostic Center, stresses that early detection through quick screening mammograms can save lives. She notes efforts to make the experience comfortable for women during the procedure as part of a broader breast cancer awareness series. Amanda Whitlock reports.
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