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Bus trip to visit archeological sites

COLLINSVILLE — A special event invites guests to see the past in
the comfort of the present.

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:00:00 -0500
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Q-and-A with Mark Vasko, Joliet Slammers radio broadcaster – Chicago Sun-Times
Q-and-A with Mark Vasko, Joliet Slammers radio broadcasterChicago Sun-TimesI went to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale to study broadcasting. I knew I wanted to be a sportscaster, but everything there was geared toward newscasting. So I told my professor that if he wanted me to write a news story, I was going to be …and more »
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:19:55 GMT+00:00
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IDOT meeting draws small crowd – Mt. Vernon Register-News
IDOT meeting draws small crowdMt. Vernon Register-News“This is far north for a lot of communities, and they’ll call instead.” To comment by phone, call 549-2171; comments may also be made online at dot.il.gov or by mail to Mary Lamie, IDOT District 9, 2801 West Murphysboro Road, Carbondale by Sept. 15.and more »
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:58:59 GMT+00:00
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Hotel-motel tax lowered in Williamson

MARION – A long discussion preceded a unanimous Williamson
County Board vote to repeal 3 percent of the 5 percent the county
collects in hotel-motel tax from lodging establishments outside the
Marion

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 -0500
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City preps for apartment inspection, Students look for answers – KFVS
City preps for apartment inspection, Students look for answersKFVSSIU students Deanna Booker and Brandon Jones stopped by Carbondale City Hall Monday. Both have leases with Campus Habitat. Booker says she’s come to city hall in an effort to get some answers about her lease. “I’m provided with a few answers, …and more »
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:17:12 GMT+00:00
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MVFC Preview: SIU trying to find way back after down year – In-Forum
MVFC Preview: SIU trying to find way back after down yearIn-ForumDale Lennon’s first three seasons at Southern Illinois resulted in five more victories in that span than any coach in Saluki history. Yet, you won’t see anybody in Carbondale, Ill., doing backflips. FARGO – Dale Lennon’s first three seasons at Southern …Salukis hire new women’s golf coachThe SouthernFormer Privateer Golfer Mihelich Tabbed SIU Head CoachUNO Privateers AthleticsSaluki Athletics Names Alexis Mihelich Women’s Golf Head CoachBoxscore Newsall 4 news articles »
Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:08:48 GMT+00:00
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Sparta’s Grand American strengthens local economy

SPARTA – The Amateur Trapshooting Association’s Grand American,
an annual event at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex,
pumped more than $60 million into the region’s economy in its first
five

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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SIU trustees award contracts for construction – Alton Telegraph
WSIL TVSIU trustees award contracts for constructionAlton TelegraphCARBONDALE – The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees awarded $12890478 in contracts to 10 Illinois companies and two Missouri companies Thursday for two major building expansion projects on the SIU-Edwardsville campus. …SIU Raising Fees for 2011; Some Students Want More Info on How Fees SpentWSIL TVall 3 news articles »
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:52:55 GMT+00:00
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City preps for apartment inspection, Students look for answers – KFVS
City preps for apartment inspection, Students look for answersKFVS… to school at Southern Illinois University. Classes are set in about two weeks. But with their apartments in questions some have turned to other places for answers. SIU students Deanna Booker and Brandon Jones stopped by Carbondale City Hall Monday. …and more »
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:17:12 GMT+00:00
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Quinn seeks to end scholarship program

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn used his veto pen Wednesday in
another bid to eliminate a controversial program that allows
lawmakers to dole out tuition waivers to students attending the
state’s public

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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Saluki defense tries to close gap on turnover margin – The Southern
Saluki defense tries to close gap on turnover marginThe Southern(Courtesy) CARBONDALE – Nothing sank Southern Illinois University’s playoff hopes faster than turnovers last season. A year after intercepting 23 passes and forcing 33 turnovers, SIU came out on the wrong end of the margin for the first time since Dale …and more »
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:24:34 GMT+00:00
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SPOTLIGHT: Winery enters product competition – Belleville News Democrat
SPOTLIGHT: Winery enters product competitionBelleville News DemocratCARBONDALE, Ill. — Kite Hill Vineyards may have been the new kid on the block at this year’s Illinois State Fair Wine Competition, but the small Southern Illinois winery left a lasting impression. …
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:08:32 GMT+00:00
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Jackson County elderly can still get tax breaks

MURPHYSBORO – Jackson County senior citizens who did not renew
their Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption probably noticed a higher
property tax bill in the mail this year.

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:00:00 -0500
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Emina M. Ibragic-Burak – Rutland Herald
Emina M. Ibragic-BurakRutland HeraldShe earned her B.Sc. in Health Education, her M.Sc.Ed. in Community Health Education and did Post Masters Ph.D. course work at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. In 1983 she accepted the position of Director of the Student Wellness …
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:32:11 GMT+00:00
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Emina M. Ibragic-Burak – Rutland Herald
Emina M. Ibragic-BurakRutland HeraldShe earned her B.Sc. in Health Education, her M.Sc.Ed. in Community Health Education and did Post Masters Ph.D. course work at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. In 1983 she accepted the position of Director of the Student Wellness …
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:32:11 GMT+00:00
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SIU picked eighth in MVC preseason volleyball poll

CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois University volleyball team
came in eighth in today’s Missouri Valley Conference preseason
poll.

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:38:00 -0500
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Salukis hire new women’s golf coach – The Southern
Salukis hire new women’s golf coachThe SouthernCARBONDALE – After contention about the environment in the athletic department – perhaps stemming from the selection of a women’s golf coach – Southern Illinois University Carbondale has decided Chicago State’s Alexis Mihelich, 29, will lead the …Saluki Athletics Names Alexis Mihelich Women’s Golf Head CoachBoxscore NewsFormer Privateer Golfer Mihelich Tabbed SIU Head CoachUNO Privateers AthleticsMVFC Preview: SIU trying to find way back after down yearIn-Forumall 4 news articles »
Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:31:42 GMT+00:00
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Saluki defense tries to close gap on turnover margin – The Southern
Saluki defense tries to close gap on turnover marginThe Southern(Courtesy) CARBONDALE – Nothing sank Southern Illinois University’s playoff hopes faster than turnovers last season. A year after intercepting 23 passes and forcing 33 turnovers, SIU came out on the wrong end of the margin for the first time since Dale …and more »
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:24:34 GMT+00:00
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Gateway offering adult residential treatment

CARBONDALE – The Gateway Foundation Alcohol and Drug Treatment
facility hosted an open house Thursday to get the word out about
its new adult residential program.

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:00:00 -0500
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SIU picked eighth in MVC preseason volleyball poll – The Southern
SIU picked eighth in MVC preseason volleyball pollThe SouthernCARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois University volleyball team came in eighth in today’s Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll. The Salukis received 30 points in the poll by league coaches to finish ahead of ninth-place Indiana State (28 points …and more »
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:32:47 GMT+00:00
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Senator vows action on drugs
CARTERVILLE – State Sen. William Delgado, chairman of the Public
Health Committee, was delayed in his arrival at John A. Logan
College on Thursday by more than three hours.


Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Relays take place throughout region
Relays For Life continue throughout the region with Murphysboro,
Anna and Herrin hosting the American Cancer Society events
Friday.



Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:45:00 -0500
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All-star football game tonight in Carbondale – The Southern

All-star football game tonight in Carbondale The Southern The atmosphere will be a little different this year opposed to two years ago at McAndrew Stadium, as Saluki Stadium wrapped up its first year of hosting Southern Illinois University football last fall. "These kids, for the most part, aren't going to … 3 Rangers In All-Star GameBenton Evening News all 5 news articles »

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:23:08 GMT+00:00
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Training camp could return to Rams Park – STLtoday.com

Training camp could return to Rams Park STLtoday.com Rams Park always was an option, but the club had considered Missouri Science & Technology in Rolla and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Time is growing short for the club to make a commitment to one of those schools, and without a labor … and more »

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:58:02 GMT+00:00
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Mari Webel, Joshua Kobrin – New York Times

Mari Webel, Joshua Kobrin New York Times … M. Webel and Dr. Max L. Webel of Baylis, Ill. The bride's father retired as a nephrologist at the Carbondale Clinic, an outpatient clinic in Carbondale, Ill. He was also a clinical associate professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University. …

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:23:07 GMT+00:00
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Flag Day ceremonies set in Jackson County
MURPHYSBORO – Two Jackson County communities will celebrate Flag
Day on Saturday.



Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:00:00 -0500
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Domestic incident with injury investigated
A Belle Rive man suffered wounds “possibly caused from a
firearm,” accord-ing to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Office.


Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Western Kentucky tops Southern Illinois all-stars – The Southern

Western Kentucky tops Southern Illinois all-stars The Southern The Southern Illinois All-Stars were unable to complete the two-point conversion and lost the game 14-12 to Western Kentucky. CARBONDALE – University of Kentucky recruit Josh Forrest scored two touchdowns off passes from two different quarterbacks and …

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:35:13 GMT+00:00
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Illinois Amtrak trains could be getting Wi-Fi
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Amtrak riders may soon be able to go
online when they get onboard.


Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 -0500
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Pantagraph reporters to accept national award – Bloomington Pantagraph

Pantagraph reporters to accept national award Bloomington Pantagraph Swiech won for a story about Jake Kern, a 19-year-old Normal man battling leukemia, and a profile of Jace Berndt-Knecht, a 6-year-old Normal boy facing a rare hip disease. The SIU contest is named for Robinson, a journalist who died in 1972.

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:16:21 GMT+00:00
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Bring it ON!
The baseball diamond at Rent One Park became a wrestling ring
for Friday evening, to the delight of hundreds of fans.


Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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SIU’s McCall takes second in the nation in hammer
DES MOINES – Southern Illinois University junior Jeneva McCall
finished second in the nation in the hammer throw earlier tonight
to earn All-America honors Friday at the NCAA Outdoor Track and
Field C


Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:23:00 -0500
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All-Star football: W. Kentucky downs Southern Illinois 14-12
CARBONDALE — Josh Forrest scored two touchdowns off passes from
two different quarterbacks and the Western Kentucky All-Stars held
off a furious Southern Illinois All-Stars comeback to take a 14-12
w


Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:08:00 -0500
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All-star football game tonight in Carbondale – The Southern

All-star football game tonight in Carbondale The Southern CARBONDALE – With five IFCA first-team all-state selections on its roster, the Southern Illinois all-stars face the Western Kentucky all-stars at 7 pm tonight for the Southern Illinois versus Western Kentucky All-Star Game. Chester's Danny Roth (Class … 3 Rangers In All-Star GameBenton Evening News all 5 news articles »

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:23:08 GMT+00:00
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Flood aid news comes a relief
County Emergency Management Coordinators and Illinois
representative in Washington alike applauded the news that there
will be federal aid for
flood victims.



Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:00:00 -0500
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Ameren will appeal plant’s tax value
Ameren Energy Resource Corp has appealed the Jackson County Board of Review’s
ruling on the taxable value of Ameren’s Grand Tower power
plant.



Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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Miners drop third straight
WASHINGTON, Pa. – Luis Rivera scored on a dropped third strike
with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give Washington a 2-1
victory over Southern Illinois on Thursday at CONSOL Energy
Park.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:00:00 -0500
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Mari Webel, Joshua Kobrin – New York Times

Mari Webel, Joshua Kobrin New York Times She is the daughter of Kathryn M. Webel and Dr. Max L. Webel of Baylis, Ill. The bride's father retired as a nephrologist at the Carbondale Clinic, an outpatient clinic in Carbondale, Ill. He was also a clinical associate professor of medicine at …

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:23:07 GMT+00:00
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Illinois lawyer, 25, faces 3 prostitution charges
SYCAMORE — A Sycamore attorney who received her law license
last year has been charged with three counts of prostitution.



Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:00:00 -0500
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SIUC Student Center celebrates 50 years
CARBONDALE – It has been 50 years since the SIUC Student Center
opened but former director


Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:30:00 -0500
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Remodel, or build anew?
HARRISBURG – Weather such as wind and rain is forcing school
administrators to make a decision about the fate of Harrisburg High
School – remodel or build new?



Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:30:00 -0500
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Local sports summary for Thursday, June 9 – Carmi Times

Local sports summary for Thursday, June 9 Carmi Times Merriss and Smith shot a 65 to beat runners-up Charlotte West and Marie Ballard of Carbondale by three strokes. West, a legendary figure at Southern Illinois University and one of the charter female members of the Salukis' Hall of Fame, …

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:38:34 GMT+00:00
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Garnati Golf Day pushes toward $250,000
ENERGY – Chuck Garnati Golf Day may provide participants with a
day of golf, food and fun, but at the end of the day, the event
serves as an important lifeline for Williamson County children in
need.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 -0500
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Bradley talks workers’ comp, budget
CARBONDALE – State Rep. John Bradley on Wednesday touted the
state’s workers’ compensation reform as something that will save
Illinois businesses hundreds of millions of dollars – not that it
was easy


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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Jones: No reason for entire Legislature to return
A special legislative session isn’t necessary to determine what
to do about the state’s budget and funding the capital construction
plan, at least according to one Southern Illinois lawmaker.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Jackson-Murphysboro Relay For Life moved indoors
Due to possible thunderstorms and severe heat, the Relay For
Life of Jackson County Murphysboro has been moved inside
Murphysboro High School. The event will start on time at 6 p.m.
Friday.



Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:53:00 -0500
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Flood relief meeting this weekend
Several Illinois lawmakers announced Thursday there will be a
public meeting this weekend to provide information on relief and
recovery assistance that is available to those affected by flooding
in So


Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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UCF names interim business school dean – Bizjournals.com

UCF names interim business school dean Bizjournals.com The position is the equivalent of being president of a regional campus. Keon, who will make $280000 a year in the position, will start in Indiana July 1. Keon was previously a dean at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. and more »

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:05:25 GMT+00:00
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Redmond steps down from board
MURPHYSBORO – Tom Redmond’s resignation from the Jackson County
Board became official during the board’s monthly meeting Wednesday
at Jackson County Courthouse.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0500
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Unions call on Quinn, legislators to resolve budget impasse
SPRINGFIELD- Union officials are urging Gov. Pat Quinn and
legislators to quickly resolve a budget impasse in order to prevent
work from being halted on road and building projects across the
state.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Southern Ill. Cancer Institute receives $4000 award – KFVS

Southern Ill. Cancer Institute receives $4000 award KFVS CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) – The Southern Illinois Healthcare's Cancer Institute will receive a $4000 award to help implement the Cancer Transitions program after over 1651 people from the region voted for them. Along with the financial award, …

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:09:35 GMT+00:00
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Relays tonight to raise ACS funds
Tonight will mark the beginning of four Relay For Life
fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, in Anna, Herrin,
Murphysboro and Centralia. All will begin at 6 p.m. and continue
all night with num


Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0500
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From 2008: Serial killer: “It’s like I’m two different people” – STLtoday.com

From 2008: Serial killer: "It's like I'm two different people" STLtoday.com Those victims were Southern Illinois University student Deborah Sheppard and Virginia Witte, a Marion, Ill., housewife. He has yet to appear in court for the murders of Myrtle Rupp of Reading, Pa., and Joyce Tharp of Paducah, Ky. … and more »

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:59:20 GMT+00:00
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Superman soars in for celebration
METROPOLIS – Around the Superman statue at the Metropolis town
square, a crowd gathered, awaiting the opening ceremony of this
year’s Superman Celebration.



Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Illinois Amtrak trains could get Wi-Fi
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Amtrak riders may soon be able to go
online when they get onboard.



Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:00:00 -0500
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Dotson settles into new role – Canon City Daily Record

Canon City Daily Record

Dotson settles into new role Canon City Daily Record Dotson moved from Illinois to serve as the Community Development Director for the town of Carbondale before developing his own consulting firm. Dotson left Illinois for Colorado in 1983, when he became the town planner for Snowmass Village. …

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:46:40 GMT+00:00
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Mighty long snapper Thor – Daily Triplicate

Mighty long snapper Thor Daily Triplicate Southern Illinois, with a student population of around 20000, is a NCAA Football Championship Subdivision team located in Carbondale, which is around 96 miles away from St. Louis. Hadfield redshirted last season. This fall, he said that he will likely …

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:11:15 GMT+00:00
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Three airlifted after crash
RANDOLPH COUNTY – A man and two women suffered major injuries in
a one-vehicle crash at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday on Locust Street at
Coolie Bottom Road in Randolph County, Illinois State Police
said.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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From 2007: Lucky breaks helped catch a serial killer – STLtoday.com

From 2007: Lucky breaks helped catch a serial killer STLtoday.com … I told him I wasn't sure if he worked for Cape Girardeau or if I worked for Carbondale anymore," Smith quipped. As the detectives continued their investigation, Echols remembered another clue. Back in early August, he stood in an Illinois State … and more »

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:30:31 GMT+00:00
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Teller supervisor pleads guilty to financial crime
The former financial operations officer for Catholic and
Communities Credit Union pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday
to theft, embezzlement, or misapplication by a credit union officer
or employ


Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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One dead, one injured in crash
WAYNE COUNTY – One man was killed and another sent to the
hospital after two-vehicle crash on U.S. 45 at New Hope Road on
Wednesday morning in Wayne County.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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National Guard FLW College Fishing Announces 2011 Regional Sites – KBTX

National Guard FLW College Fishing Announces 2011 Regional Sites KBTX Oct. 6-8 Central Southern Illinois Lake Kinkaid Carbondale, Ill. Oct. 13-15 Texas Texas A&M Somerville Lake College Station, Texas Nov. 17-19 Western Arizona State Lake Pleasant Tempe, Ariz. The top five teams from each of the four qualifying … and more »

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:33:25 GMT+00:00
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Throwin’ the disc



Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Local pride on the line – The Southern

Local pride on the line The Southern You play for Southern Illinois and I hope that the team that takes the field on Friday understands that. Western Kentucky is going to come to Carbondale with the grim purpose of getting a win. I hope it doesn't scare anybody, but as Southern …

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:42:13 GMT+00:00
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3 dead, several injured in Illinois truck crashes
NEOGA — Authorities now say three people died in a pair of
crashes on Interstate 57 in eastern Illinois that also injured
several others.



Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:05:00 -0500
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Serritella, two local preps taken on last day of MLB draft
CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University junior first baseman
Chris Serritella was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 31st
round of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Players Draft
earli


Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:28:00 -0500
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Physicians’ Surgery receives accreditation – The Southern

Physicians' Surgery receives accreditation The Southern Physicians' Surgery Center is a joint venture between Southern Illinois Hospital Services and surgeons from the Carbondale community. It is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center providing the following types of outpatient surgical care: general …

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:36:57 GMT+00:00
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Carterville man dies in fire
CARTERVILLE – Fire investigators have determined nothing
suspicious in the origin of a Wednesday morning house fire that
claimed the life of the dwelling’s sole resident, Kerry Michael
Akes, 54.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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The Man of Steel is on his way to Metropolis
Long known for his superpowers, Superman’s annual visit to
Metropolis is another signal of something particularly special for
the Massac County town: a return to normalcy.



Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:00:00 -0500
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Deiters earns All-America honors at NCAAs
SIU senior Jake Deiters earned second-team All-America honors
with an 11th place finish in the discus during the first day of the
NCAA Track and Field Championships on Wednesday in Des Moines,
Iowa.


Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:30:00 -0500
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Board approves redistricting
MURPHYSBORO – It’s official: Jackson County will have
reapportioned county board districts and voting precincts.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Prosecutor: No charges coming in Senate fracas
SPRINGFIELD – No criminal charges will be filed in connection
with an altercation between two state senators last week.


Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 -0500
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Washington shocks Miners with three-run ninth
WASHINGTON, Pa. – Washington shocked the Southern Illinois
Miners with a three-run ninth and rallied to win 4-2 earlier
tonight at Consol Energy Park.



Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:56:00 -0500
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Two educators honored
John J. Benshoff, director of the Rehabilitation Institute at
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is the recipient of the
2011 Distinguished Career in Rehabilitation Award from the National
Counc


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Football notes: Sigler to play for WKC All-Star squad – Princeton Times Leader

Princeton Times Leader

Football notes: Sigler to play for WKC All-Star squad Princeton Times Leader Caldwell County will have one representative on the West Kentucky Conference football team, which will face off against Southern Illinois Friday night in Carbondale. Brandon Sigler will play for the WKC squad …

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:52:15 GMT+00:00
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Federal aid OK’d for 14 Southern Illinois counties
Fourteen Southern Illinois counties hit by severe storms and
flooding will be eligible for federal disaster assistance, Gov. Pat
Quinn announced Tuesday evening.



Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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With expansion looming, gambling revenues slip again
SPRINGFIELD – As Gov. Pat Quinn considers whether to approve a
massive expansion of gambling in Illinois, a new report shows
overall revenues continue to slide at the state’s existing
casinos.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Serritella, two local preps taken on last day of MLB draft – The Southern

Serritella, two local preps taken on last day of MLB draft The Southern CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University junior first baseman Chris Serritella was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 31st round of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Players Draft earlier today. Serritella, a 6-foot-3, … and more »

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:09:42 GMT+00:00
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Man faces federal firearm charge
A Kankakee man, a convicted felon, faces charges of having a
firearm based on an alleged offense that happened in October in
Jackson County.


Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Peculiar Earthquake Touches Southern Illinois – WSIL TV

WSIL TV

Peculiar Earthquake Touches Southern Illinois WSIL TV People felt the rumbling as far west as Columbia, Missouri, and as far east as Carbondale. When SIU geology professor James Conder checked overnight readings from the university's seismograph Tuesday morning, he was a little shocked. … and more »

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:54:11 GMT+00:00
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Teenager takes mother’s car, hits house
MARION – A teen’s joyride Saturday ended when the vehicle he was
driving crashed through a Marion home.


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Jury to begin deliberating in Mumbai attacks trial



Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:00:00 -0500
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Simmons to forgo race for Congress – Alton Telegraph

Simmons to forgo race for Congress Alton Telegraph Simmons has been extremely community-oriented in his time as chairman and CEO of the Simmons firm, assisting in the founding of Alton Steel and supporting the Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, along with a multitude of other …

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:00:04 GMT+00:00
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Small Quake Rattles Region – Tristatehomepage.com

Small Quake Rattles Region Tristatehomepage.com … hit near Sullivan Missouri, which is about 50 miles southwest of St. Louis. The quake rocked the area just after 3:00 am No major damage or injuries has been reported but officials say the quake was felt from Columbia, Missouri to Carbondale, Illinois. and more »

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:43:31 GMT+00:00
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Head-on crash kills woman
Traci L. Blair, 34, of Murphysboro was fatally injured at 12:57
p.m. Tuesday in a head-on collision on Illinois 127, one-half mile
north of Bethel Church Road in Perry County.


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Western Missouri – KOAM-TV

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4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Western Missouri KOAM-TV People as far west as Columbia, Missouri and as far east as Carbondale, Illinois could feel the quake. "It was a rumbling noise. And I got up out of bed because I knew he was up and came in to the kitchen and the dishes in the cabinet were shaking and … Peculiar Earthquake Touches Southern IllinoisWSIL TV Morning round-upSt. Louis Public Radio News Light earthquake reported in E. Mo., S. Ill.ABC7Chicago.com WHAS 11.com (subscription) (blog) all 85 news articles »

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:44:24 GMT+00:00
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Quinn asks for help in flood recovery
Gov. Pat Quinn asked President Barack Obama for federal
assistance Monday, to help local governments in 21 Southern
Illinois counties recover from major flooding and severe storms
this spring.


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Broadband bringing challenges, opportunities to southern IL – Illinois Farm Bureau

Broadband bringing challenges, opportunities to southern IL Illinois Farm Bureau Boros spoke last week during the Illinois Broadband Summit at Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale. Expert panels discussed broadband applications for education, health care, and economic development. “The people who potentially could benefit …

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:32:10 GMT+00:00
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Feelin’ the heat
As the dog days of summer draw near in Southern Illinois, local
animal experts warn not to leave pups or any pets exposed to
extreme heat.



Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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3.9 earthquake located near Sullivan – KSDK

3.9 earthquake located near Sullivan KSDK People have reported feeling it from as far away as Columbia, Missouri and Carbondale, Illinois. The Kirkwood Police Department says it took at least a half dozen calls from people who say the ground shook. Shelly Waterbury of Castlewood says she was …

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:13:05 GMT+00:00
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Broadband bringing challenges, opportunities to southern IL – Illinois Farm Bureau

Broadband bringing challenges, opportunities to southern IL Illinois Farm Bureau Boros spoke last week during the Illinois Broadband Summit at Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale. Expert panels discussed broadband applications for education, health care, and economic development. “The people who potentially could benefit …

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:32:10 GMT+00:00
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Kenyan-born priest to conduct first mass in Carbondale
CARBONDALE – The Rev. Mr. Anthony Onyango will be ordained a
priest for the Diocese of Belleville Saturday at St. Peter
Cathedral in Belleville. He will then conduct his first mass at St.
Francis Xavi


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:33:00 -0500
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Meredith named associate VP for Enrollment Management – College Heights Herald

Meredith named associate VP for Enrollment Management College Heights Herald Two finalists for the job — Patsy Reynolds, director of admissions at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Beth Wolfe, director of recruitment at Marshall University — were announced in February. However, in March, the search committee … and more »

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:05:47 GMT+00:00
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Bradley: Only more income can yield more spending, he says
Just why a funding dispute could result in a shutdown of work on
capital construction projects may be confusing, but one thing is
crystal clear to state Rep. John Bradley: Any increase in state
spendi


Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:45:00 -0500
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SIU president urges renewal of construction spending – KFVS

SIU president urges renewal of construction spending KFVS The Illinois legislature has not renewed the state's $31 billion capital construction plan. Two projects currently under construction at SIU would be affected. The SIU Carbondale Transportation Education Center, $56.7 million, and the SIU Edwardsville … Union at SIU's Carbondale campus alleges unfair labor practiceDaily Journal Four unions file legal actions against SIUThe Daily Republican (blog) Unions Accuse Southern Illinois U. at Carbondale of Unfair Labor PracticesChronicle of Higher Education (subscription) (blog) Bloomington Pantagraph all 24 news articles »

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:43:12 GMT+00:00
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Unions file legal actions against SIU
CARBONDALE – Four Illinois Education Association unions are
taking legal action against Southern Illinois University over what
representatives call “bad faith bargaining” by the Carbondale
c


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:00:00 -0500
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IEPA cites landfills, other facilities
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday cited
three haulers, a landfill and a wastewater treatment plant in
Southern Illinois for violations of the Environmental Protection
Act.



Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Quinn asks federal government for help in southern Illinois flood recovery – Daily Journal

Quinn asks federal government for help in southern Illinois flood recovery Daily Journal AP CARBONDALE, Ill. — Gov. Pat Quinn has formally asked the federal government to help communities recover from this spring's devastating floods in southern Illinois. WSIU Radio reports that Quinn's request seeks reimbursement for local governments in … and more »

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:18:06 GMT+00:00
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Weiner draws no defense from Democrats



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Quinn threatens to halt construction projects
SPRINGFIELD – An impasse by state lawmakers over a key part of
the state budget could jeopardize scores of construction projects
around the state, Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday.


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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SIUC names students to spring Dean’s List – KFVS

SIUC names students to spring Dean's List KFVS CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) – Southern Illinois University Carbondale has named over 3000 students to the spring semester Dean's List. According to the university, these students make up 18 percent of their undergraduate student body. … and more »

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:43:00 GMT+00:00
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New casino towns, horsemen happy with gambling expansion bill
SPRINGFIELD – Janyce Fadden’s job is to improve the business
climate in Rockford, and Illinois lawmakers may have made that job
easier.


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Revis Emerges Victorious As Rockwired.com’s Artist Of The Month!!! – PRLog.Org (press release)

Revis Emerges Victorious As Rockwired.com's Artist Of The Month!!! PRLog.Org (press release) Hailing from Carbondale, Illinois, the band – comprised of Justin Holman on vocals, Robert Davis on guitars and David Pirbauer on drums – became a favorite on the local music scene and on playlist for local radio station WTAO. … and more »

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:13:52 GMT+00:00
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Getting Greener: New initiatives are aimed at increasing recycling
Two new statewide initiatives are aimed at making Illinois a
little greener by increasing recycling and creating jobs in the
ever-growing recycling industry.


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Crash injures two teens
POPE COUNTY – A single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Pope
County injured two juvenile passengers and ended in two traffic
citations for the 18-year-old driver.


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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VIDEO VIEW: Ottawa’s first Wine and Jazz Fest – MyWebTimes.com

VIDEO VIEW: Ottawa's first Wine and Jazz Fest MyWebTimes.com The 1978 graduate of Marquette High School left Ottawa for college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and ended up staying there. Like several of the other winery representatives, Ewers cited the thousands of people who attend the Vintage … and more »

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:08:30 GMT+00:00
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Brad Norman meets his new CHS basketball squad – The Randolph County Herald-Tribune

Brad Norman meets his new CHS basketball squad The Randolph County Herald-Tribune He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 2008. He coached at Dongola after college winning a grade school regional and in three years coaching high school he won 16, 18 and 11 games respectively. In 2008 his team won the Crab …

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:19:34 GMT+00:00
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Cheng optimistic about summer enrollment
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has not had much to
celebrate when it comes to enrollment, but Chancellor Rita Cheng
said she believes things are looking up.


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Quinn appoints former legislator to board
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed another
former Democratic legislator to a high-paying board.


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:00:00 -0500
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Aiding teen transition to adulthood
Remember the magical time of our childhood when we became teens?
Our world consisted of staying on top of the latest songs, fashions
and social events. Upon adulthood, we became aware of just how
narr


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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VIDEO VIEW: Ottawa’s first Wine and Jazz Fest – MyWebTimes.com

VIDEO VIEW: Ottawa's first Wine and Jazz Fest MyWebTimes.com The 1978 graduate of Marquette High School left Ottawa for college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and ended up staying there. Like several of the other winery representatives, Ewers cited the thousands of people who attend the Vintage … and more »

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:08:30 GMT+00:00
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First visit to the park



Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Illinois state Rep. Mark Beaubien dies suddenly
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state. Rep. Mark Beaubien has died. The
seven-term House Republican was 68.


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:00:00 -0500
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Summer classes begin at community colleges
Although official enrollment numbers will not be known for a few
days to allow for last-minute registrations, some area community
college officials said they will not be surprised if those figures
are


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:15:00 -0500
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Arizona forest fire triggers new evacuation orders
 



Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 -0500
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Reds send Cubs to seventh straight loss
CINCINNATI – Jonny Gomes is starting to get his swing together.
Naturally, he’s doing it at the expense of the Chicago Cubs.



Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:00:00 -0500
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Top Obama economic adviser to leave
WASHINGTON – Austan Goolsbee, a longtime adviser to President
Barack Obama, will resign his post as the chairman of the Council
of Economic Advisers this summer to return to teaching at the
University


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:00:00 -0500
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Building destroyed in blaze
OLD SHAWNEETOWN – A fire late Sunday morning destroyed a
fertilizer warehouse in Old Shawneetown. Saline County Central
Dispatch, which handles 911 calls for Gallatin County, received the
call at 11 a


Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Cardinals take 2B in first round of draft
ST. LOUIS – A telephone call to Kolten Wong a handful of picks
before it was the St. Louis Cardinals’ turn finalized their
decision to take the Hawaii second baseman.


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:00:00 -0500
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Legislators review session
SPRINGFIELD – From holding the line on major spending increases
to enacting long-sought reforms to the state’s worker compensation
system, the just-finished session of the Illinois General Assembly
wa


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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Pharmacists plead guilty to drug crimes



Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:00:00 -0500
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Grayville’s Bailey signs with Logan
CARTERVILLE – Grayville’s Kelsey Bailey has signed a letter of
intent to play volleyball for the Vols at John A. Logan College
this fall.



Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0500
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Glass, masks, photos and more featured in new exhibits at Cedarhurst
MOUNT VERNON — A collection of work by three Southern Illinois
artists is now featured in the Main Gallery at Cedarhurst Center
for the Arts.



Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0500
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Carbondale tops college town crime index
While crime has decreased in Carbondale, the most recently
released 2009 crime index numbers still have the home of SIUC at
the top of college towns.


Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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Hot sun, cool blues – MyWebTimes.com

Hot sun, cool blues MyWebTimes.com The 1978 graduate of Marquette High School left Ottawa for college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and ended up staying there. Like several of the other winery representatives, Ewers cited the thousands of people who attend the Vintage … and more »

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:26:40 GMT+00:00
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Cellphone cancer warning falls on mostly deaf U.S. ears
NEW YORK – News last week that an arm of the World Health
Organization said cellphones might raise the risk of brain cancer
has been greeted by Americans mostly with a shrug of the shoulder -
one that


Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:00:00 -0500
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Illinois magnificent getaways – Galesburg Register-Mail

Illinois magnificent getaways Galesburg Register-Mail The 7th Annual Southern Illinois Music Festival is now through June 25 and features dozens of performances in venues across Southern Illinois, including Southern Illinois University in Carbondale — the heart of the festival. This year's theme is Bach …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:20:01 GMT+00:00
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Nominations sought for Rosemary Crisp Award
CARTERVILLE – Women for Health and Wellness, Inc. is seeking
nominations for the Rosemary Berkel Crisp Award. The award honors
Rosemary Berkel Crisp, who along with Ann Knewitz, founded the
Southern I


Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:00:00 -0500
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Palin: I didn’t ‘mess up’ Paul Revere story



Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:00:00 -0500
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Remap fight is coming, but questions need to be answered
SPRINGFIELD – The battle lines are forming in the coming legal
challenges to Illinois’ new political maps.


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0500
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New owner of Marion’s old city hall to renovate building
MARION – A Marion architect plans to breathe new life into the
Old City Hall building. Architect Michael Baysinger recently
purchased the building and said he is planning on restoring it to
its origin


Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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Former SIU player Teague signs with Seton Hall
Former Southern Illinois University center Gene Teague
officially signed with Seton Hall over the weekend, according to
the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press on Sunday.


Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:00:00 -0500
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Seton Hall Basketball: Gene Teague to Seton Hall – South Orange Juice

Seton Hall Basketball: Gene Teague to Seton Hall South Orange Juice He averaged 6.1PPG and 4.6RPG in 17MPG as a freshman in Carbondale. In his sophomore campaign, Teague averaged 8.6PPG and 5.3RPG in 21.3MPG. Prior to Southern Illinois, Teague starred at Living Faith Christian Academy, St. Augustine High School and … and more »

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:52:35 GMT+00:00
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Seton Hall Basketball: Gene Teague to Seton Hall – South Orange Juice

Seton Hall Basketball: Gene Teague to Seton Hall South Orange Juice He averaged 6.1PPG and 4.6RPG in 17MPG as a freshman in Carbondale. In his sophomore campaign, Teague averaged 8.6PPG and 5.3RPG in 21.3MPG. Prior to Southern Illinois, Teague starred at Living Faith Christian Academy, St. Augustine High School and … and more »

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:52:35 GMT+00:00
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Singing with the Stars



Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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Illinois magnificent getaways – Galesburg Register-Mail

Illinois magnificent getaways Galesburg Register-Mail The 7th Annual Southern Illinois Music Festival is now through June 25 and features dozens of performances in venues across Southern Illinois, including Southern Illinois University in Carbondale — the heart of the festival. This year's theme is Bach …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:20:01 GMT+00:00
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Hot sun, cool blues – MyWebTimes.com

Hot sun, cool blues MyWebTimes.com The 1978 graduate of Marquette High School left Ottawa for college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and ended up staying there. Like several of the other winery representatives, Ewers cited the thousands of people who attend the Vintage … and more »

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:26:40 GMT+00:00
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Heat top Mavs in Game 3
DALLAS – The Miami Heat didn’t blow this one. Now they’re just
two wins from being crowned NBA champions.



Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:00 -0500
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Shawnee National Forest to host Arborwild Day
CARBONDALE – Shawnee National Forest will host Arborwild Day
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at Evergreen Park.



Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:00:00 -0500
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Report: Locking prison cells didn’t injure guards
 



Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:00:00 -0500
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Warren leads Player’s Cup after first round – The Southern

Warren leads Player's Cup after first round The Southern The Southern Illinois University golfer shot 5-over on the front nine, including a double-bogey on No. 6, but rebounded to shoot 1-under on the back nine that included birdies on two of the last three holes. "I could not get anything going on the front …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:33:23 GMT+00:00
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Nick Tindall gets second chance at college – STLtoday.com

Nick Tindall gets second chance at college STLtoday.com The 2009 O'Fallon (Ill.) graduate turned down an offer to play at Southern Illinois-Carbondale that fall to sign with the Minnesota Twins. Tindall's decision to pursue professional baseball, however, sent the 6-foot-4 catcher on a career path he may …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:02:33 GMT+00:00
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Sergent didn’t miss a beat while leading SHG – The State Journal-Register

Sergent didn't miss a beat while leading SHG The State Journal-Register John Lantz (who figures to start at wide receiver at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in the fall) was something else.” As a junior, Sergent became SHG's No. 1 receiver, catching 40 passes for 12 touchdowns. He caught 41 more for an astounding …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:27:58 GMT+00:00
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Marion Bookworm store to close June 25 – The Southern

Marion Bookworm store to close June 25 The Southern Rexroad said the Carbondale Bookworm store in Eastgate Shopping Center will remain open. "I can't emphasize enough that the Carbondale store will continue to serve a wide variety of readers," he said. "We look forward to continuing to build on our 10 …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:09:09 GMT+00:00
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Have a pet emergency? – The Southern

Have a pet emergency? The Southern Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is at 2001 Sweets Drive in Carbondale and can be reached at 618-529-2236. Lakeside Animal Clinic is at 631 N. Pershing St. in Energy and can be reached at 942-2777. CARBONDALE – Pet-owners in Southern Illinois who come home …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:10:40 GMT+00:00
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Nick Tindall gets second chance at college – STLtoday.com

Nick Tindall gets second chance at college STLtoday.com The 2009 O'Fallon (Ill.) graduate turned down an offer to play at Southern Illinois-Carbondale that fall to sign with the Minnesota Twins. Tindall's decision to pursue professional baseball, however, sent the 6-foot-4 catcher on a career path he may …

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:02:33 GMT+00:00
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State, Easy Money Express strike a deal
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
reached an agreement with payday lender Easy Money Express Co. that
provides protections for consumers, according to information from
t


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Carbondale thefts investigated
Carbondale police have announced they are investigating the
following incidents:


Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Maxwell indicted on murder charges
NASHVILLE – A Washington County grand jury returned four felony
counts, including three alleging first-degree murder, against Clay
B. Maxwell, 51, of Hoyleton.


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0500
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Southbound Amtrak trains suspended until crash investigated
CHICAGO – An Amtrak spokesman says all service on all west, east
and southbound trains is suspended until officials fully
investigate what caused a accident involving a Carbondale-bound
train Friday m


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:18:00 -0500
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Amtrak Passengers Recall Train Crash – WSIL TV

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Amtrak Passengers Recall Train Crash WSIL TV CARBONDALE — Frustrated Amtrak passengers finally arrived in Southern Illinois Friday night, after an early morning train wreck ruined their travel plans. The crash happened at Chicago's Union Station. An Amtrak train carrying 117 passengers headed to … Train collision at Union Station causes injuriesSTLtoday.com Train collision at Union Station causes injuriesDanbury News Times all 280 news articles »

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:31:44 GMT+00:00
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Accident results in minor injuries
A one-vehicle accident Friday morning on Interstate 64 resulted
in minor inju-ries for the driver, Illinois State Police
said.


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:00:00 -0500
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Cops: Fugitive likely still in the area
While several unconfirmed sightings have been reported to
police, a fugitive remains on the run, possibly in Southern
Illinois.


Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0500
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Court: ‘Jason’ suspect’s interview will stand
MARION – A Williamson County judge Thursday denied a motion to
suppress statements made by Becky Jo Stodghill after her arrest in
the so-called “Jason robberies.”


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:00:00 -0500
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Arizona Little Leaguer killed after pitch hit chest
PHOENIX  – A 13-year-old Arizona boy was killed in a freak
accident after a baseball hit him over the heart as he tried to
bunt, officials in his Little League said Friday.



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Man sentenced to 11 years for meth offense
CARTERVILLE – A Carterville man was sentenced this week in U.S.
District Court for his role in making methamphetamine, as announced
by U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton.


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Accident results in minor injuries
WHITE COUNTY — A one-vehicle accident Friday morning on
Interstate 64 resulted in minor injuries for the driver, Illinois
State Police said.



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The heat is back
Blistering heat is expected to beat down on Southern Illinois
this weekend, and residents should use caution when participating
in outdoor activities.


Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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No beer and wine in grocery stores yet
CARBONDALE – One-stop shoppers in Carbondale who want to
purchase a six pack of beer or a bottle of wine with their
groceries will not be adding alcohol to their carts anytime
soon.


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0500
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Draxton closes 5-4 Miners win, earns fifth save of season
MARION – Erik Draxton had to use his defense a bit more than
usual Friday night, but had enough to end the Southern Illinois
Miners’ 5-4 win over Lake Erie at Rent One Park.



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Du Quoin bested 15-2 in state semifnals baseball

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:38:00 -0500
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Two women sought in meth case
WEST FRANKFORT – Police are looking for two West Frankfort women
accused of manufacturing methamphetamine.


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0500
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Try a plate of food
A more user-friendly plate will replace the sometimes confusing
pyramid as the guide to helping con-sumers make healthier food
choices.


Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500
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Civil War, Civil Rights – Associated Baptist Press

Civil War, Civil Rights Associated Baptist Press CARBONDALE, Ill. (ABP) — One hundred and fifty years after Confederate artillery fired on Fort Sumter, SC, and the Civil War began, reminders of the conflict that divided a nation remain fresh. Some see them any given Sunday morning when … and more »

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:18:54 GMT+00:00
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Baseball semifinals: Goreville loses to Eastland, 2-1
PEORIA – The Goreville Blackcats have lost to Eastland, 2-1, in
the Class 1A state baseball semifinals Friday afternoon.



Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:41:00 -0500
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Civil War, Civil Rights – Associated Baptist Press

Civil War, Civil Rights Associated Baptist Press “Had it not been for the institution of slavery, there would not have been a Civil War,” said Pamela Smoot, who teaches history and African-American studies at Southern Illinois University. Long after slavery ended, attitudes that allowed it to exist … and more »

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:18:54 GMT+00:00
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Culbreth receives SIUC scholarship to continue mining engineering studies – Benton Evening News

Culbreth receives SIUC scholarship to continue mining engineering studies Benton Evening News By Anonymous A May 2011 graduate of Rend Lake College is among a highly select group of scholarship students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale's College of Engineering this fall. Nicholas Culbreth has been awarded an $18000 Leadership …

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:46:12 GMT+00:00
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The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale – Quad City Times

The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale Quad City Times Fourteen licenses total were issued in 14 southern Illinois counties. The next step for Moburg-Jones and King is a civil ceremony this weekend. Carrie Bastien and Laurie Crabtree got a Jackson County license Wednesday and plan to go before a judge … and more »

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:39:05 GMT+00:00
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Engagement: Alicia Alers and Adam Bond – TCPalm

Engagement: Alicia Alers and Adam Bond TCPalm She is an attorney. Bond graduated from South Fork High in 1999 and is currently pursuing a degree in workforce education and development from South Illinois University at Carbondale, Ill. He is a chief quartermaster with the Navy.

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:40:03 GMT+00:00
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Building the Gigabit State in Southern Illinois – BroadbandBreakfast.com

Building the Gigabit State in Southern Illinois BroadbandBreakfast.com CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 2, 2011 – Boiled down to its bare essentials, a major research university like Southern Illinois University here needs three things to prosper: good students, great faculty, and world-class internet bandwidth. …

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:28:57 GMT+00:00
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Educators aware of prescription drug use, turn to prevention – USA Today

Educators aware of prescription drug use, turn to prevention USA Today Case in point: Core, the oft-referenced student health survey out of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, does not ask about prescription drug use. (Not for much longer, though; the survey is being revised and the No. 1 request its authors have …

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:02:53 GMT+00:00
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Building the Gigabit State in Southern Illinois – BroadbandBreakfast.com

Building the Gigabit State in Southern Illinois BroadbandBreakfast.com CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 2, 2011 – Boiled down to its bare essentials, a major research university like Southern Illinois University here needs three things to prosper: good students, great faculty, and world-class internet bandwidth. …

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:28:57 GMT+00:00
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Capahas launch season tonight – Southeast Missourian

Capahas launch season tonight Southeast Missourian Bard (Mississippi Valley State), Kimball (Arkansas State) and Chavez (SIU-Carbondale) are former college players. Hunter just finished his junior year at Western Illinois and Hafeli recently completed his eligibility at Kankakee (Ill.) Community …

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:44:20 GMT+00:00
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