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Dunbar remembered as one of the greatest Rangers ever
It’s fair to say that Rob Dunbar was far ahead of his time as a high school basketball player.
Year in Review: The biggest news stories in Illinois in 2019
Corruption investigations involving state lawmakers, elected officials, business executives, lobbyists disrupted business as usual in Springfield and Chicago in 2019.
Adults can use cannabis for fun starting Jan. 1, here’s how Illinois’ new law works
Starting Jan. 1, it will be legal for adults to possess and use recreational marijuana in Illinois, but new law includes limits on how much residents can have and where they can use it.
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New Year’s resolutions that matter — four ways you can change the world
In 2020, many of us will resolve to live better lives — eat healthier, make more money, get organized and kick bad habits. And while these are all great resolutions to have, I was recently inspired by a traditional Franciscan blessing to make a few more unconventional resolutions for the new year:
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.
Afton Aleta (Cockrum) Lampley – Benton, IL
Afton Aleta (Cockrum) Lampley, 92, of Benton, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. She was born February 1, 1927 in Franklin County Illinois, the daughter of Lemuel Franklin and Bertha Leona (Rich) Cockrum.
