GOP opens regional campaign headquarters
MARION – Gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady of Bloomington was
impressed with the Williamson County Republicans Regional Campaign
Headquarters during his visit Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500
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State prisons chief calls it quits
CHICAGO – Illinois’ prison chief, who became a political
liability to Gov. Pat Quinn during an election year because of a
secret prisoner release program he oversaw, is stepping down, the
governor sai
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500
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SIU clobbers Quincy to open stadium
CARBONDALE – Lucien Walker rushed for 114 yards and three
touchdowns as Southern Illinois University’s football team rolled
over Quincy in its season opener Thursday night.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:05:00 -0500
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Moccia gets his moment
CARBONDALE – It took a new face and an unprecedented fundraising
campaign in a slumping economy to build Saluki Stadium.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500
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Police: Vandals strike in Jackson County with spraypaint
MURPHYSBORO – Vandals have struck several locations in Jackson
County this week, including Lake Murphysboro State Park.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500
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JALC’s enrollment drops slightly
CARTERVILLE – John A. Logan College’s student enrollment is down
for the first time in several years, officials announced
Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0500
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Fort now facing Class X felony charge
Todd Fort, former chief deputy in the Saline County Sheriff’s
Department, now faces a Class X felony charge of aggravated
criminal sexual assault.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:00 -0500
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Suspect sought in Whisker Willy’s burglary
WHITE ASH – Authorities in Williamson County are looking for a
suspect caught on camera taking money from a local bar.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500
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Vendors fair well
DU QUOIN – When 17th Street Bar & Grill sets up at the Du
Quoin State Fair, business can be steady at times. But when the
weekend hits, the barbecue flows, said owner and legendary grill
maste
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:30:00 -0500
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Feds file case against lawyer from Marion
Federal authorities have filed a case against longtime Marion
attorney and former judge Robert Drew, 68, in connection with
smuggling heroin into the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre
Haute, Ind.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500
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Serve Illinois listens up in Carbondale
CARBONDALE – A state-sponsored organization supporting Illinois’
volunteer efforts hosted a listening session Wednesday to hear
first-hand reports about volunteerism levels in Southern Illinois
commun
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0500
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Wigginton steps down from SIU board
His role as U.S. attorney could pose some conflicts
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500
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Suspect sought in attempted sex assault
Carbondale police have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect
in an attempted sexual assault that occurred about 1 a.m. Aug. 25
in the 400 block of South Poplar Street.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:00 -0500
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Dirt Band’s keyboardist talks about the tour
With 44 years of success and touring this year promoting its
28th album, “Speed of Life,” the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is coming
to the Du Quoin State Fair to give Southern Illinois a high-oct
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:00:00 -0500
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Southern Illinois native broadcasts history in Iraq
BENTON – Gaile Dees got to hear her son describe history
Wednesday morning.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 -0500
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Hey! Pay attention!
Troopers: Texting and driving still a major concern
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:30:00 -0500
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‘Destination site’ could become host of festivals
COBDEN – Developers of a proposed destination development in
Marion joined local legislators and members of the regional wine
industry Thursday to build upon what they referred to as a mutually
benefi
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:45:00 -0500
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Court upholds Marion schools’ ballot decision
MARION – A Williamson County circuit court has upheld a Marion
school district electoral board decision not to include a
referendum question on the November general election ballot
regarding funding f
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500
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New safety panel forms at CCHS
CARBONDALE – School and law enforcement officials
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500
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Students OK, having fun after bus fire
MAKANDA – A group of seventh graders from suburban St. Louis who
escaped a bus fire enjoyed a day of outdoor activities Tuesday at
Touch of Nature.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 -0500
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