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Last updated 11:52 am CT July 03, 2009.

Curry Sentenced

7/02/09

MARION-It was December 2007 when Deputy Shaunn Curry crashed his truck Marion. In May, Curry was convicted of drunk driving.

Thursday morning, Curry faced the judge again--this time for his sentence.

Curry has written hundreds of tickets
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Live Interview With Grayson Gile

7/02/09

WSIL-TV-Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, Grayson Gile sat down with News Three to talk about what its like fighting in Afghanistan
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New Jobs in Mt. Vernon

7/02/09

Mt. Vernon, Ill.--Utah-based Intermountain Electronics will open a new plant in Mt. Vernon.

The company custom-makes electrical equipment for a range of industries with a focus on the mining industry. That's just one of the reasons they decided
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Operation Short Change

7/02/09

WSIL-TV- Illinois is among 13 states taking part in a new crack-down on scammers. The focus is on what's called "business
opportunity fraud". You've probably heard of the schemes they promise non-existent jobs, get-rich-quick plans, bogus
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News Three Weather Webcast

7/03/09

CARTERVILLE- One more dry day is expected before the 4th of July Holiday weekend and wet weather. Friday is expected to be sunny the first half of the day with more clouds in the afternoon. Highs should top out in the mid 80s. Storms are the main
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Illinois Budget Crisis: Southern Illinois Lawmakers

7/02/09

WSIL-TV -- Gov. Pat Quinn is trying to keep the attention on getting a new state budget by talking to lawmakers about it. Illinois' new fiscal year has started Wednesday July 1, 2009 without a budget in place because Quinn and lawmakers can't agree o
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This Week At Camp: DuBois Center

7/02/09

The DuBois Center in Washington County was first established in 1965 as a retreat center and summer camp of the Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ. They mix faith-nurturing activities with the traditional physically fun activit
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Officials Step Up Warnings About Prescription Drug Abuse

7/01/09

WAYNE COUNTY-- The death of Michael Jackson is bringing attention to the dangers of prescription drugs.

Authorities say it's the fastest growing addiction in America, and many users are minors.

For teens, prescription drugs are attractive beca
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Kids Helping Kids with Upcoming Fundraiser

7/01/09

MARION--A group of kids is on a mission to raise cash for the Child Advocacy Center, a facility that helps about 300 abused and neglected children every year in Franklin and Williamson Counties.

Administrative assistant Loshanna Hicks says be
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Metropolis Riverfront Project Delayed by Recession

6/30/09

METROPOLIS-- The recession is delaying plans to revitalize the Metropolis riverfront.

City leaders say all development proposals will be pushed back, until the economy turns around.

So the multi-million dollar project for now has been put on ho
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Independence Day Celebrations

7/04/09

WSIL-TV - News 3 has compiled a list of Independence Day Celebrations in southern Illinois. This year's celebrations are Saturday July 4th -- unless noted otherwise.

Click on the map icon below to find events in your community. A list of events
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Local Agency Pays Residents Summer Costs

6/30/09

WSIL-NEWS- While many state services are caught up in the budget crisis one agency is actually seeing an increase in funding for one of its programs on both the state and federal levels.

Crosswalk Community Action Agency will be able to help nearl
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Crime Watch: Two Men Wanted for Robbery

6/30/09

RANDOLPH COUNTY- Police are looking for two men wanted for stealing money from the Chester Motomart.
It happened around 2-45 Saturday afternoon.
These are surveillance pictures from inside the store. Police say one of the suspects who you see a
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Local Healthcare Services Receive Money

6/30/09

WSIL-TV- Four local healthcare services are getting federal money to renovate their facilities. Shawnee Health Services, Christopher Rural Health and Carbondale Community Health and Emergency Services will each get more than a million dollars. Ru
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Sale For Soldiers

6/30/09

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-- Illinois National Guard soldiers serving in Afghanistan will soon be home. Those troops, out of West Frankfort, are slated to return to the United States in about a month. And, if one woman has her way, they'll be welcomed by a
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Clock Runs Out on Illinois Budget

6/30/09

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.--The governor made a final appeal to lawmakers Tuesday afternoon, but time has run out on the Illinois budget clock.


Fiscal Year 2010 begins at midnight July 1 and the state has no budget despite four days of special session an
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Public Aid Funerals Will Go Unfunded in New Budget Year

6/30/09

HARRISBURG, Ill.-- Even final arrangements may be affected as Illinois prepares for a bare bones budget.

Saying good-bye to a loved one doesn't just take an emotional toll, there are monetary costs as well.
As of Tuesday the state will still hel
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July Blood Drives

6/29/09

From the American Red Cross.

6/29/2009, Herrin Hospital, 201 South 14th St., Herrin, IL, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

6/30/2009, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 303 S. Poplar Street, Carbondale, IL,
2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

7/1/2009, Wal-Mart, Rend La
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New Program Eases Some Student Loan Burdens

6/29/09

CARBONDALE-- On Monday afternoon, several classrooms on the SIU campus were full of students trying to better their futures-
But their main concern is how to pay for school once the future comes...

"It's definitely something that I worry about co
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Deadly Dog Attack Called a "Tragic Accident"

6/29/09

JOHNSTON CITY-- Investigators say the family of a toddler-- killed in a dog attack-- will not face any criminal charges.

The death of 3 year-old Gabrial Mandrell has been ruled an accident.

Around 8:00 Saturday night, dispatchers in Williamson
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Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Appeal

6/29/09

WASHINGTON-- On Monday the Supreme Court ruled in favor of members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. The ruling bars Missouri from enforcing a law limiting protests near funerals.

The law, aimed at religious picketers, blocks fune
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Praying to Save Social Services

6/29/09

CARBONDALE-- Some social service advocates are relying on the power of prayer to help solve state budget problems. Only days away from facing devastating slashes in program funding, local social service advocates gather for a prayer vigil in Carbond
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Police Step Up Water Patrols

6/28/09

KINKAID LAKE-- Already this year 15 people have been killed in boating accidents in Illinois, that's higher than normal.

Officers are stepping up patrols on the water tying to keep folks safe during the upcoming 4th of July holiday.

S
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Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to One Charge

6/28/09

HARRISBURG-- A Harrisburg daycare owner accused of child abuse- has pleaded guilty to one charge.

On Friday, 27 year-old Christi Bailey pleaded guilty to one count of battery for dragging a child by his arm.

Bailey was sentenced to one year'
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3 Year Old Dead After Dog Attack

6/28/09

JOHNSTON CITY-- At 8:03 Saturday night, the Williamson County sheriff's office received a 9-1-1 call stating that 3 year old Gabrial Mandrell wasn't breathing. Less than an hour later- he was pronounced dead.

Officers responded to a home on Willo
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Local Politicians And Environmentalist React To Climate Bill

6/27/09

CARBONDALE-- In the past 24 hours-
Carbon dioxide emissions from smokestacks like these have been at the forefront of a heated political debate.

"If we pass this bill we get this, unemployed miners -**ADD in fact last time 35,000 miners lost thei
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Learning About Energy Efficiency

6/27/09

JACKSON COUNTY-- It was definitely a warm afternoon for folks attending the Shawnee energy fest-

"I'm sure there would be more people here if it was not the hottest day of the year."

But the weather didn't keep those who DID turn-out from learn
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News 3 COVER IT LIVE

2/04/09

WSIL-TV - We're making news interactive with our live blog.

Lets us know If you have reports of breaking news in your community.

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