A federal judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by female detainees at Cook County Jail who alleged they were shackled while giving birth, a violation of state law.
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by female detainees at Cook County Jail who alleged they were shackled while giving birth, a violation of state law.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:30 AM EDT2012-05-23 04:30:43 GMT
By Arnold Wyrick - bio | email CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Recently Carbondale was listed as one of the top one hundred cities for crime in America. It's not a title that city leaders are proud of. And it's
CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Recently Carbondale was listed as one of the top one hundred cities for crime in America.
It's not a title that city leaders are proud of. And it's one that they're working on getting rid of.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:45 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:45:25 GMT
One person ended up in the hospital after a shooting in Carbondale Tuesday night. According to police the shooting happened at a apartment in the 600 block of Robert A Stalls Avenue. Right now it's not
According to police the shooting happened at a apartment in the 600 block of Robert A Stalls Avenue.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:29 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:29:18 GMT
What if we told you a convicted murderer lives on your street? How would you feel? Now an Illinois registry tells you where convicted killers are living and we found almost a dozen in the Heartland. Holly
What if we told you a convicted murderer lives on your street? How would you feel? Now an Illinois registry tells you where convicted killers are living and we found almost a dozen in the Heartland.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:35 PM EDT2012-05-23 00:35:51 GMT
Mitt Romney is looking to pad his lead in the race for convention delegates in Republican presidential primaries Tuesday in Arkansas and Kentucky, moving ever closer to the nomination he's all but certain to win.
Mitt Romney has won the Kentucky Republican presidential primary, inching closer to the GOP nomination for president.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:34 PM EDT2012-05-23 00:34:41 GMT
Hundreds of veterans and their families are on a cross-country journey. It's called the "Run for the Wall" and it came roaring into Mt. Vernon on Tuesday.
Hundreds of veterans and their families are on a cross-country journey. It's called the "Run for the Wall" and it came roaring into Mt. Vernon on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:28:33 GMT
Special Rangers trained in both law enforcement and the cattle industry join the growing list of authorities searching for missing Florida cattle buyer Ron Shepard. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Texas authorities trained in the cattle industry join the search for missing Florida cattle buyer Ron Shepard and offer a reward for information leading to his arrest. The announcement comes on the heels of a three-count indictment handed down Monday accusing Shepard of buying cattle from an East Texas sale barn and then not paying for them.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:25 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:25:09 GMT
It's an argument within an argument, is weed safer than alcohol, and if so, should states legalize the drug?
It's an argument within an argument, is weed safer than alcohol, and if so, should states legalize the drug? A Denver advocacy group is spending thousands of dollars to persuade people to talk about legalizing marijuana.
ANNA, IL (KFVS) -
Keeping the downtown alive and shoppers on main street is a struggle for Anna city leaders.
"We've got some people interested. It's just hard for small towns to generate interest in being downtown," said Anna's Mayor Jim Cross. "But we've got a strong Chamber of Commerce. And some of our businesses downtown have formed a group to work together."
And Mayor Cross they are working on trying to let people in town know what's available downtown. So they'll shop there first.
"We've got about anything you want right here. Some things you can't get here and I understand that. But if you check here first, before you go a lot of times you find out that the prices are competitive here."
And some business owners like Joseph Trexler at Joe's Barber & Styling says providing local goods and services is key to keeping the town alive.
"The local business owners try to look out for each other and scratch each other's backs," said Trexler. "Rather then using some of the bigger corporate chain stores. I don't think the town would survive without main street. It's very important to keep money local."
Mayor Cross points out that there are some real advantages to shopping local over going to the malls.
"These are mom and pop type places, people know you when you walk in the door which makes a difference. And they know what you like. And that's important for the community."
One of the longest standing businesses on main street is Rhonda's Consignment. They've been downtown for the past 18 years. And Brenda Verble says it's important that business owners keep their doors open.
"I think it's very important that they do and keep our towns to where they just don't shutdown. And we don't have anything," said Verble. "The more businesses we have, the more people we have in town."
Mayor Cross says they are working on some more community events to draw people into the downtown area. And he says it's key to get businesses to set up shop along main street.
"People like to see some of the older buildings. And getting someone in there doing business helps to maintain some of these historic places in our town."
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:37:04 GMT
People in a Cape Girardeau neighborhood say they're fed up with a recent rash of burglaries and vandalism. The vandals hit homes on Sussex and Derbyshire Lane last night. Neighbors say they slashed
The vandals hit homes on Sussex and Derbyshire Lane Monday night. Neighbors say they are fed up.
Monday, May 21 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:06:35 GMT
(RNN) - A Cartersville, GA, man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, coming just weeks after a 24-year-old Georgia woman lost her foot and both hands
A Georgia man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, just as two women are being treated for the condition in southern hospitals.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 2:12 PM EDT2012-05-22 18:12:22 GMT
Two Missouri organizations oppose a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) proposal to ban sales of crayfish as live bait. The Missouri farm Bureau has joined the Missouri Aquaculture Association in
Two Missouri organizations oppose a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) proposal to ban sales of crayfish as live bait.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:13 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:13:44 GMT
Funeral arrangements have been set for three children killed in a crash on Interstate 55 near Hayti. Teresa Gaines says the funeral for her three children, Brandaeja Cason, 13, Javon Cason, baby, and
Funeral arrangements have been set for three children killed in a crash on Interstate 55 near Hayti. Teresa Gaines says the funeral for her three children, Brandaeja Cason, 13, Javon Cason, baby, and
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