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Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident
A bill of indictment from Union County shows that Joseph A. Clark is charged with felony aggravated battery for allegedly pinning a Choate resident to the ground with his leg on Feb. 28. It’s the same grand jury that indicted John Curtis “Curt” Spaulding of allegedly attacking a patient on Feb. 12. (Obtained by Capitol News Illinois. Highlighted and redacted by Capitol News Illinois.)
An arrest is made in a storage facility burglary in Carbondale
An arrest has been made in a burglary of a storage facility in Carbondale last week. The Carbondale Police Department reports 32-year-old Cody McKenzie of Carterville was jailed on unrelated charges. Detectives met with McKenzie and charged him Motor Vehicle theft. Detectives believe McKenzie broke into the storage facility in...
RMTD announces service, pricing change
HARRISBURG, Ill. (KFVS) - Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD) has announced it will be updating cash fare and pass pricing options starting July 1. Passengers will be offered the following cash fare and pass options:. Cash fare: Demand responseCash fare: Fixed routeLocal transit pass. RMTD said this is the first...
Inclusive playground provides recreation for all children, including those with disabilities
ANNA, Ill. — Around 100 people gathered Monday at the City Park in Anna to commemorate the opening of Hadley’s Haven Playground, an inclusive playground that can accommodate people with disabilities. The area features many wheelchair friendly activities, including a zip line with a chair, special swings, a...
A special playground holds its grand opening in Anna
An all-inclusive playground that has been years in the planning held its grand opening Monday in Anna. The facility called Hadley’s Haven is in remembrance and honor of Hadley Chase Ashby. She was born in April 2016 with a birth defect, and complications from surgery left her with multiple...
Carbondale Public Library Begins New Bookshelf Mural Celebrating Diversity and Unity
The Carbondale Public Library is thrilled to announce the commencement of a new bookshelf mural on the library's Brush Building, made possible by a Healing Illinois grant. This initiative highlights the library's commitment to "Racial Healing Sustainability," fostering unity and understanding within the community. The mural, set to be completed by the end of this week, features an array of books that celebrate the rich diversity of Carbondale. Library Director Jennifer Robertson expressed gratitude for the grant, stating, "This mural not only beautifies our library but also symbolizes our dedication to inclusivity and community connection." Local artist Maddie Deiters of ThreeLine Art is spearheading the project, with assistance from artist Jamarr McZeke.
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