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Dump truck loses wheels, mild chaos on Illinois Route 1

Wednesday May 16 | via WFIE-TV Evansville

According to Illinois State Police District, the driver of a 1996 Mack dump truck, Howard D. Ritchie, age 63, of Bone Gap, was northbound on Route 1, just north of Wabash County Road N 820, when two tires separated from the axle on his vehicle. 1 comment

Related Topix: Bone Gap, IL, Wabash County, IL, Carmi, IL, Mount Carmel, IL

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My girl got arrested for DUI, sentenced to probation w/ random drug tests. She failed her 3rd one. can she still petition judge?

She was arrested for DUI, no jail time. She has done 70 hrs of community service (supposed to be done in 2010), but is attempting to petition the judge to move from IL to NYC. She was told by PO to get a lease for a NYC apt to petition judge. Is this going to be feasible given the recent failed drop? I am really freaking out! thanks in advance

I would not sign a lease in NYC unless and until you get permission from the Judge to make the move. If she is denied...

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