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Williamson County inmate has heart attack, dies

MARION - A 51-year-old Marion man, who was detained in the Williamson County Jail for failure to appear in court on a DUI charge, suffered an apparent heart attack early Tuesday morning and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Ronnie Dale Wade complained of chest pains to corrections officers and was transported to the hospital by ambulance at approximately 1 a.m. 

Illinois State Police were notified of the incident and is investigating the case, along with the Williamson County Coroner's Office.