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Illinois lawmakers propose plan to allow virtual meetings
December 27, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — A new proposal filed earlier this month would allow state lawmakers to meet and vote remotely in emergency situations.
Pritzker says it will take time to reverse accelerated population decline
December 27, 2020
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s focused on reversing the state’s continued outbound migration. But a congressman says high unemployment from the governor’s COVID-19 orders is likely going to compound that.

One-on-One with Rich Herrin
December 26, 2020
On October 28 the Marion High School board accepted the resignation of Rich Herrin as its basketball coach. The next morning a newspaper headline blared: “Herrin’s resignation marks end of an era.”
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Editorial: Census: 7th year of Illinois population loss and the worst yet
December 27, 2020 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
The Illinois population plummet is intensifying. Tuesday morning, new U.S. Census Bureau estimates reported a seventh straight year of losses — and this plunge is greater than the last six.

Student housing to be consolidated on West Side of SIU Campus
March 14, 2018 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
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
August 26, 2019 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
Jenetta C. Trussell, 70, of Christopher, passed away at 11:41 a.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.

Rose Mae Purdie-Christopher, IL
January 16, 2021 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
Rose Mae Purdie, 97, of Christopher, passed away on Friday January 15, 2021 at the Herrin Hospital.
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Cardinals can’t ignore what postseason tells us about powering up
The percentage, in case you were wondering as balls fly out of parks in Texas and San Diego, is 53.5 percent.
Voit, Torres homer as Yankees beat Rays 5-1 to force Game 5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The New York Yankees didn’t flinch under the pressure of an elimination game and got the AL Division Series against Tampa Bay into the hands of ace Gerrit Cole for the decisive Game 5.
Padres record parade to the mound doesn’t stop Padres sweep
October 9, 2020
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Padres paraded pitchers to the mound because they really didn’t have much choice.
While Illinois sits … Kentucky, Missouri schools keep playing
October 9, 2020
While football fields and volleyball courts are dark until March in Southern Illinois, they continue to get regular usage in their standard fall season in states like Kentucky and Missouri.
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Rend Lake College earns national recognition for trade program
October 9, 2020
INA, Ill. Rend Lake College’s trade programs rate among the best in the nation, according to a recent ranking from education website Learn.org.
State returns Metro East region outside St. Louis to phase 4 reopening rules after weeks under tighter restrictions
October 9, 2020
After more than a month under tighter restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, the Metro East region will return to phase four rules that allow indoor dining and bar service and gatherings of up to 50 people, state officials said Friday.
Outside groups pour tens of millions of dollars into Amy Coney Barrett confirmation fight
October 9, 2020
The battle over the Supreme Court vacancy will play a role in defining the contentious 2020 presidential race, and campaign advocacy groups on both sides of the aisle have already poured tens of millions of dollars into a fight whose outcome is almost certain, according to an analysis of spending by Fox Business.
Rep. Mike Bost says he has tested positive for COVID-19
October 9, 2020
In a statement posted to Facebook Friday morning, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost announced he has contracted COVID-19.
IDPH: 7 Southern Illinois counties at warning level for COVID-19 spread this week
October 9, 2020
Seven Southern Illinois counties are on Illinois Department of Public Health’s list of counties considered to be at a warning level for COVID-19.
Harris has been open to packing Supreme Court, NY Times reporter says
October 9, 2020
New York Times reporter Alex Burns revealed the highly anticipated opinion of the Biden-Harris ticket on packing the Supreme Court.