Take a Whack at Terrorism car bash at Pinckneyville High
Pinckneyville High hosts a 10 to 11 35 a m car bash on the front lawn inviting students and the public to smash an old vehicle. Senior Tyler Moore organized the event to vent frustrations about Sept 11 while raising funds for the American Red Cross.
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Six arrested after Carbondale stakeout in auto burglaries
Police stakeout Friday at University Place mall parking lot led to six arrests in Jackson and Williamson counties. Christopher E. Cripps, 18, and five 15 year olds from Murphysboro were detained after surveillance caught a vehicle burglary at 8 40 p.m. Evidence tied to multiple burglaries including at Illinois Centre Mall Marion. Juveniles released on referral. Cripps charged with auto burglary.
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Williamson
Christopher E. Cripps
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University Place
Illinois Centre Mall
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Cripps
O Fallon team takes Cook off Murphysboro
Murphysboro hosts 22 teams from five states for the annual Barbecue Cook-Off. Super Smokers BBQ of O'Fallon won grand champion and first in whole hog. Carbondale Eagles took second in whole hog and Monster Busters of Murphysboro third. Right Ont of Olive Branch won shoulder, Dr Bob's Boneyard Benton second, Hogs on Highballs third. Flying Pigs Evansville won ribs, Wildfire Gourmet Monterey second, Super Smokers third. Thousands attended. event called a terrific community effort by organizer Mike Mills.
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Benton
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Evansville
Ind
Monterey
Tenn
Mike Mills
Cindy Humphreys
Bicycles Targeted in Campus Theft at SIUC
More than 50 bicycles on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus were vandalized or stolen over three weeks, with $2,500+ in losses. About 51 bikes at Thompson Point were damaged on Sept 5, eight more stolen since. Brands include BMX Diamond Back and Mongoose. five Mongoose bikes missing. Serial numbers are on file with SIUC Police. tips leading to an arrest may earn up to $1,000. Call 549 COPS (2677) to report anonymously.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Thompson Point
SIUC
Anna readies 35 acre industrial park on Illinois 146
Anna officials finalize sale papers for 10 acres from Helen Myers at 10 000 per acre and 25 acres from the Stokes family at the same rate totaling about 350 000 with up to 15 parties involved. The site on Illinois 146 and near Interstate 57 will boost access and visibility for future development and tax base growth with completion expected mid October.
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Illinois
Steve Hartline
Illinois 146
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Stokes
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Peace Coalition urges restraint after terrorist attacks
Twenty one Southern Illinoisans from the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois and Fellowship of Reconciliation released a statement urging responses to the U S attacks not to become vengeance or war. They call for justice with global cooperation, nonviolent action and accountability to higher standards.
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Carbondale
United States
Martin Luther King Jr
Crownline Boats auctioning special edition boat for Red Cross
Glenn Kovach of Crownline Boats West Frankfort proposed a one of a kind America Pride Bowrider to aid the Red Cross after the terrorist attacks. Mercury Marine donated the motor and Prestige Trailers provided a custom trailer. The 20 foot Ferrari red boat with stars and stripes sold on eBay.
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New York
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Crownline Boats
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eBay
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Red Cross
Lack of tech education in schools prompts concerns in Marion
Local educators and citizens pressed Illinois State Superintendent Glenn McGee at Marion Jr. High on technology education funding amid possible budget shortfalls. McGee noted a $24 million state investment in professional development but warned districts may not see renewed support and hinted at guiding the next state superintendent after resigning Dec. 31. He urged reducing reliance on property taxes for public education.
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Dave Biggs
Biggs
Future Kids
Carbondale
McGee
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinoisan
Larry McKenzie
Illinois State
Glenn McGee
Marion Middle School
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