Zumalt Jophlin pleads not guilty in fatal Smothers case
The grand jury charged Zumalt Jophlin with concealment of a homicidal passing and obstructing justice after Smothers was found in the family basement in West Frankfort. She appeared with public defender Eric Dirnbeck and State's Attorney Evan Owens as Judge Tom Tedeschi was told of a 120 day speedy-trial waiver request. A pre trial conference is set for November 23.
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Union votes advance amid campus strike talks at SIU
Union leaders say progress toward an agreement continues as faculty groups at SIU Carbondale prepare to vote. Chancellor Rita Cheng notes ongoing talks and a hopeful outlook, while multiple faculty and graduate unions set election dates through October for possible strike action.
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Cell service arrives in NYC subway
New York City subway begins first cell phone antennas at six Chelsea stations letting AT T and T Mobile users call and browse underground. Expansion to 271 stations planned in five years. Passengers react mixed while railroads push quiet cars on trains. signals cover stations only.
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Economic hit warned as Illinois facility closures loom
Surveys for the General Assembly show Governor plan to shut down prisons and mental health centers in Lincoln Murphysboro Chester Dixon would remove 295.8 million from the Illinois economy. Laying off 1,924 workers triggers ripple effects with 738 more private jobs lost. Logan County would lose 356 workers and 104 local jobs, a 73 million impact, and Murphysboro youth center closure would trim 23.5 million from Jackson County. Chester Mental Health Center shutdown would cost Randolph County 55.4 million.
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Closures of State Facilities Hit Illinois Downstate Areas Hard
State facilities closures threaten jobs in Murphysboro and Chester with greater impact in smaller communities where unemployment is higher. Lawmakers warn the budget shortfall jeopardizes staffing and prompt swift action to prevent cuts, as hearings set for Oct. 12 amid AFSCME objections.
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Protest rallies to save Southern Illinois post offices
Costello calls for an independent body to audit proposed closures and verify costs. Carbondale Mayor Fritzler warns all southern Illinois post offices are at risk if operations shift to Evansville or St Louis, harming local communities and economies.
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