Judge delays Blagojevich sentencing indefinitely
A Chicago federal judge postponed Rod Blagojevichs October 6 sentencing indefinitely to avoid clashing with William Cellinis corruption trial. The notice gave no reason beyond the delay and noted a new date will be set after Cellinis trial concludes. Blagojevichs retrial yielded 17 of 20 corruption convictions. post trial motions were denied.
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Pinckneyville volunteers to build Joplin home for Extreme Makeover effort
Volunteers in Pinckneyville plan an overnight weekend build at Contempri to construct a house for tornado victims in Joplin. A rally is set for October 5 at the Perry County Fairgrounds with 6 PM arrival and a 6:30 PM crowd gathering.
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Herrin council discusses policing district and local updates
Police Chief Stu Ridings says Herrin and nearby city formed a policing district allowing tickets across city lines as residents could avoid fines by obeying both locales speed limits. Councilwoman Marilyn Ruppel notes 22 GED students at the library and a mural replica donated by the U S Postal Service. Liz Issler reports many bookings at the Civic Center and Ritter awards the Herrin Spokesman, tied to a shuttered paper. Plans for a new 50 unit assisted living facility on Rushing Drive project 30 jobs. site allows future expansion.
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Wyat's COMING Conference and Local Programs
An 8 a.m. Thursday conference at Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center covers protecting against destructive behavior and substance abuse for Southern Illinois children. Fee 45 dollars includes meals. A 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday event at Holiday Inn Mount Vernon Conference Center marks Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference. Registration 25 dollars, 15 for students, includes refreshments and lunch. A 6 p.m. Thursday program at Marion Carnegie Library features historian Jim Smith discussing the Herrin Massacre with a follow up discussion. Contact numbers include 618-204-5075 ext. 221 and 618-242-8266 and 618-993-5935.
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Murphysboro High Noon Concert Series Announces Lineup
Murphysboro wraps August with employee insurance costs around 52000 dollars, up about 6000 from July. The city’s free High Noon Concert Series at Smyser Plaza opens Wednesday at noon with Big Larry's Downhome Blues Band for an hour.
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