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Jackson County court reports, Nov. 13-Nov. 22Dec 06, 2017 12:00 am - 11/13: James Monk, 39, of Murphysboro, pleaded guilty unlawful use of weapons and aggravated assault, both class A misdemeanors. He was sentenced to 24 months conditiona...
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Revisiting the 1974 cold-case murder of Dr. Donald RipleyDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - On the morning of Dec. 4, 1974, the body of Dr. Donald Ripley was found in his chiropractic office at 1825 W. Main St. He was lying face down in a hallway leading from h...
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Carbondale city council debates metal detectors at city hallDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - It possible that a trip to the Carbondale Civic Center for a council meeting could soon result in having to walk through a metal detector and being searched for weapons....
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Chester police, fire to assist with high school driver educationDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - Chester's police and fire departments appear close to realizing a longtime goal of assisting with the driver's education program at Chester High School. During Monday's ...
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Carterville Police BlotterDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - Information on these cases was provided by the Carterville Police Department. All cases should be viewed as charges only. Nathan K. Brock, 41, of Carterville, was arrest...
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Carbondale keeps municipal property taxes level for next yearDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - Although municipalities have been struggling due to mandated reductions by the state, the Carbondale City Council voted to keep property taxes flat for another year. Th...
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News briefs from in and around CarbondaleDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - Fire department receives grant The Carbondale Fire Department has been awarded a $2,135 prevention grant by FM Global, according to the city of Carbondale. The award was...
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Illinois school boards push for election reimbursement; southern Illinois member opposes proposalDec 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The Illinois Association of School Boards is pursuing legislation that would require local election agencies to pay any costs incurred by school districts when a school ...
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Gibson, Johnson battle in GOP primary for county clerk/recorderDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - The ballot is now set for the March 20 primary election and two Republicans will face off for the right to battle Democrat Bobby Klausing for Randolph County Clerk and R...
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Du Quoin area news briefsDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - Girl Scouts host registration event Tuesday night The Girl Scouts will hold a registration event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, Dec. 5 at Elverado Primary School. The cost...