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The day I killed Lewis Cushman on the front page of the Benton Evening News
Lewis Cushman died last week and even though I read the obituary in the newspaper I still attended the wake just to make sure.
82 employees, residents of Choate Mental Health test COVID-19-positive in past 10 days
ANNA — In the past 10 days, 82 employees and residents of Choate Developmental Center in Anna have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
Reform group says move to hold Madigan accountable is above politics
(The Center Square) – While Democrats say Republicans are playing politics with the House investigation into Speaker Michael Madigan, a group promoting reforms said the issue is much bigger than that.
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Column: Bernie Sanders haunts the Biden-Harris ticket
The Plexiglas at Wednesday’s vice-presidential debate made for some strange reflections. Squint hard enough, and you might even have seen the ghostly image of the evening’s third, silent participant: Bernie Sanders.
Student housing to be consolidated on West Side of SIU Campus
CARBONDALE – SIU Carbondale will bring students together in residence halls on the west side of campus this fall in order to increase student engagement, according to SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemago.
Jenetta C. Trussell – Christopher, IL
Jenetta C. Trussell, 70, of Christopher, passed away at 11:41 a.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.
Beatrice B. Wilson – West Frankfort, IL
Beatrice B. Wilson, 78, of West Frankfort, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at Integrity Healthcare in Marion.
