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West Frankfort, Illinois is located in Franklin County. Zip codes in West Frankfort, IL include 62896. More West Frankfort information.

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Tuesday Feb 7 | WSIL

Wounded Soldier Shares His Story

WSIL News- A local soldier who suffered devastating injuries in Afghanistan is now sharing his story.

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Tuesday Feb 7 | KFVS12

Fighting for the right to carry in Illinois

That's when U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough ruled against the Second Amendment Foundation, Inc., Illinois Carry and Michael Moore,Charles Hooks, Peggy Fechter and Jan Maier.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

WSIL

Staying By His Side

Franklin County- For nearly two months, Suzanne Wilmore has been at her son's side as he recovers from injuries suffered after a roadside bombing in Afghanistan.

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Sat Feb 04, 2012

WSIL

Man Charged with DUI After Head On Collision

A West Frankfort man faces DUI charges after he hit a car head on Friday night. Police say the accident happened around 9:37 pm, just south of Harmony Church Rd.

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

KFVS12

West Frankfort man sentenced to 2 years for false income tax refunds

United States Attorney Stephen R. Wigginton says a West Frankfort man was sentenced to two years in prison for receiving nearly $1 million in fraudulent income tax refunds.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

WSIL

Social Service Agencies Plan Merger

Two southern Illinois social service agencies are joining forces. The H Group, of West Frankfort, and Southern Illinois Regional Social Services, of Carbondale, have unanimously voted to merge.

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The Blinking Cursor

Wayne wrote a new blog post: "A Man Called Norman: The Unforgettable Story of an Uncommon Friendship"

Disclosure:A Any books donated for review purposes are in turn donated to a library.A No other compensation has been received for the reviews posted on Home School Book Review.

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Mon Jan 16, 2012

KFVS12

West Frankfort woman sentenced to 9 years for tax fraud

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Stephen R. Wigginton announced that a West Frankfort woman was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison for tax fraud.

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Sat Jan 14, 2012

KFVS12

West Frankfort community supports fire department and soldier

WEST FRANKFORT, IL -Hundreds of people from across the West Frankfort community gathered on Saturday for an all you can eat chili supper.

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Evansville Courier & Press

Woman collects nearly $1 million with fake tax forms; gets 9-year sentence

Jessica N. Childers, 38 of West Frankfort, entered a guilty plea to a three-count criminal information charging her with conspiracy to submit false, fictitious and fraudulent claims to the United States, receipt of money stolen from the United States and aggravated identity theft.

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