Educating children on stranger danger a team effort
Du Quoin reports that schools churches police and parents join in teaching safety around strangers. Illinois State Police search for a registered sexual offender drew attention to prevention efforts stressing early education around appropriateness and private parts. Local officials urge constant supervision caution with strangers and prompt police contact if incidents occur.
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Police seek sex offender after attempted abuse near Du Quoin
Police in Williamson and Perry counties are seeking Len Kiger a 27 year old Illinois registered sex offender after an attempted sexual abuse incident near the Du Quoin fairgrounds. He is described as a white male over 6 feet tall weighing about pounds driving a Dodge Intrepid with Illinois license plate. Investigators note prior charges including aggravated criminal abuse of a 13 to 16 year old in Vermillion County and unlawful communication with a child in 2005. Authorities released details five days after the incident amid community concern.
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Derek Schnapp
IDOC
Union County
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Herrin
du Quoin
Goolsby
Ramsey
Joint Commission Scrutiny of Marion VA Oversees Surgical Dept Status
The Joint Commission conducted an unannounced survey of the Marion VA Medical Center amid staff transfers and a temporary surgical unit shutdown. Officials said no final recommendations have been issued, and the facility remains fully accredited. concerns can be reported via the commission’s 24 hour hotline.
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Joint Commission
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VA Medical Center
Cascade of Colors breast cancer fundraiser draws volunteers
About 200 volunteers help organize a 1990s era Cascade of Colors event to raise funds. An admission of five dollars for those over 12 aims to cover roughly fifty thousand dollars in costs. Organizers Shaun Shafer and Blackwell Thomas note strong energy and new volunteers.
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Shafer
Budget debate over new taxes to fund Chicago transit
The proposal would fund construction projects and aid the Chicago Transit Authority Pace and Metra with taxes on casinos and a quarter percent sales tax rise in Chicago and nearby counties. Blagojevich opposes the sales tax increase. Republicans seek details. Democrats voice skepticism amid tense leadership relations and a looming standoff.
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Pace Bus Service
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Senate
Blagojevich
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Watson
Greenville
Mike Jacobs
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