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Op-Ed: Only in Illinois: Wife of indicted political boss will hold highest judicial post in the state
Illinois Supreme Court Justices chose Anne Burke as their chief on Sept. 10. One could almost hear the gears turning on the Chicago machine, a hobbled but still functioning apparatus now in the sights of federal investigators.
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.
Jane Lampley – Logan, IL
Jane Lampley, 65, of Logan passed away on Friday Morning October 11, 2019 surrounded by her husband and children.
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Benton Terminix to hold car wash to help local food pantry
A local Benton business is taking an innovative approach to a national plan handed down by its parent company.
Man indicted on murder in Illinois state trooper’s death
A 45-year-old man has been indicted on first-degree murder in the death of an Illinois state trooper.
Trial set for December for Harrisburg man accused of murder in wife’s 2016 death
HARRISBURG — Despite his efforts to withdraw as counsel for a Saline County man accused of murder, Duane Verity will be Brian Burns’ defense attorney after all.
Illinois Attorney General files another lawsuit accusing drug companies of deceptive marketing in opioid sales
The Illinois Attorney General’s office has filed another lawsuit against several drug companies alleging they used deceptive marketing practices to sell opioids.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead hunting party to Illinois looking to bag businesses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning a series of trips to Illinois to convince businesses to move to the Sunshine State.
Report: Illinois lost $310 billion in income to outmigration since 2000
When people leave the state, they take their paychecks with them and since 2000, Illinois has lost hundreds of billions of dollars in spending power as a result.
