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Perry County Sheriff's blotterDec 26, 2017 12:00 am - The following incidents were obtained from Perry County Sheriff Steve Bareis. Note that arrests, charges and citations are allegations only, not findings of guilt. Dec. ...
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Chester Memorial Hospital honored for excellenceDec 26, 2017 12:00 am - The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network recognized Memorial Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care during a ceremony held Nov. 14 at th...
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Off-duty Perry County deputy found dead in Jackson CountyDec 24, 2017 10:00 pm - Autopsy results are pending for an an off-duty Perry County sheriff's deputy who died over the holiday weekend. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office reported Sunday that ...
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Cops and Kids at Christmas a success in first yearDec 23, 2017 10:00 pm - In a season of giving, local law enforcement agencies have helped give back in a big way. The inaugural Cops and Kids at Christmas event took place at Chester Wal-Mart o...
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4-year-old Perryville boy donating used toysDec 22, 2017 10:00 pm - This is a Christmas story that will warm your heart. Gunner Hartman is a 4-year-old Perryville boy with a big heart and a loving family. This Christmas, and perhaps for ...
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Jackson County court case dispositionsDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - 11/20: Lester Kyle, 33, of Murphysboro, pleaded guilty to theft, a Class 3 felony. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 60 days credit for time served, 24 months of...
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Police blotter from the SIU campusDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - The following information was obtained from Southern Illinois University. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not findings of guilt. 12/06: SIU student R...
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Carbondale mayor stands behind new city logoDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - The mayor of Carbondale is sticking by the city's new logo revealed at the State of the City Address this past week, despite a lot of pushback on social media. "As usual...
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Vancil honored for 58 years of service to Du Quoin schoolsDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - Recently retired Du Quoin Community Unit District 300 school board member John Vancil has been presented with a Congressional Record citation that honored his 58 years o...
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Murphysboro City clerk resigns, effective Jan. 31Dec 22, 2017 12:00 am - Joyce Cottonaro, Murphysboro city clerk, announced to the council at Tuesday night's meeting that she would be resigning as city clerk, effective Jan. 31. "I'm moving ou...