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Man Facing Charges Following Monday Afternoon Incident in Carbondale

CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man is facing several charges after Carbondale Police responded to a report of a man who was being held against his will in his vehicle by two suspects around 3:45 Monday afternoon. According to a Carbondale Police press release, officers located the vehicle and stopped it in 1300 block of East

Governor Pritzker to Make Stops in Southern Illinois Today

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CARBONDALE/CAIRO – Governor JB Pritzker will be in southern Illinois today. The governor will join local leaders to discuss the COVID-19 response in Jackson County this morning at 10:30 in Ballroom B at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale. The governor will also make two stops in Cairo. He will tour a local food drive

IDPH Monday Reported 1,298 New Positive COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday announced 1,298 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 10 additional confirmed deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 183,241 cases, including 7,526 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total

Domestic Disturbance Friday Night in Benton Leads to Man’s Arrest

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BENTON – A Benton man is facing charges after Benton Police were sent to the 1000 block of North Fairland Street in reference to a domestic disturbance around 7:40 Friday night. According to a Benton Police press release, through investigation, police arrested 28-year-old Joshua C. Sims for aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and resisting

Arkansas Man Sentenced to State Prison for July Incident at Marion Econo Lodge

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MARION – A Nashville, Arkansas man pleaded guilty to domestic battery in Williamson County Court Friday and was sentenced to two years in state prison. According to Williamson County State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti, 35-year-old Robert A. Jenkins was arrested by Marion Police on July 22 of this year after he struck his significant other in

Carbondale Now Requiring Face Masks in Public

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CARBONDALE – In response to the recent tide of new coronavirus cases in Jackson County, the Carbondale City Council late last week unanimously approved an ordinance requiring face masks in all public places within Carbondale city limits. The ordinance makes clear that all persons within Carbondale engaging in “activity outside of their residence, while other

State Grants Heading to Local Government Entities for Transportation Projects

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SPRINGFIELD/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced the second of six $250 million grants to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs. Made possible thanks to the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the first infrastructure program in Illinois in nearly a decade and the largest in

Demolition of 145-year-old Franklin County Courthouse to Start Wednesday

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BENTON – Demolition of the 145-year-old Franklin County Courthouse in Benton is set to begin this week Franklin County Board Chairman Randall Crocker says the demolition crew will probably start tearing down the structure early Wednesday morning and have the site cleared by Friday, Aug. 21. Barriers were installed Friday around the courthouse to help

Franklin County Board Expected to Award Bid for New Courthouse Construction Aug. 18

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BENTON – The Franklin County Board opened and discussed bids for construction of the new Franklin County Courthouse in Benton at a special meeting Thursday afternoon. Board Chairman Randall Crocker says there were six bids all within budget. Crocker says he was very pleased with the bids and the contractors who chose to participate. Crocker

IDPH Sunday Announced 1,467 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Sunday announced 1,467 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 14 additional confirmed deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 181,943 cases, including 7,517 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total