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Sesser man killed in single-vehicle accident
A 51-year-old Sesser man was killed early Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle accident in Franklin County. Authorities say that Patrick Styve, was traveling northbound on Route 148 at 3:30 a.m. when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The accident happened in front of Sesser Animal Hospital, which is less than a mile […]
Benton police report busy weekend
Benton police reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests.
From a tragic death … life and hope spring forth
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How Madigan builds his patronage army
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DCFS under fire about the number of child deaths in state
CHICAGO — Lawmakers questioned Illinois child welfare officials Tuesday about an increase in the number of children reported to have died of neglect or abuse in the state, though agency officials argued the number partly reflected a change in the way neglect cases are counted.
Obituary – Ted Denham – Ewing
EWING — Ted Denham, 79, passed away Saturday morning, July 19, 2014, in Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon. Ted was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Frisco, the son of Orville and Vada (Cunningham) Denham. He married Maxine (Fagan) on Feb. 5, 1956, in Corinth, Mississippi. Mr. Denham was owner and operator of […]
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Sesser man killed in single-vehicle accident
A 51-year-old Sesser man was killed early Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle accident in Franklin County. Authorities say that Patrick Styve, was traveling northbound on Route 148 at 3:30 a.m. when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The accident happened in front of Sesser Animal Hospital, which is less than a mile […]
Benton police report busy weekend
Benton police reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests.
Quinn complains wealthy are trying to help Rauner buy election
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn criticized Republican opponent Bruce Rauner and Rauner’s allies today as “billionaires trying to buy their way into Illinois politics” after the GOP candidate received a $2.5 million campaign contribution from hedge-fund boss Kenneth Griffin.
Three Benton residents arrested in two separate altercations
A pair of non-related altercations led to multiple charges Monday in Benton.
Shimkus seeks input from VA employees, vets
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