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Old King Coal Festival seeking nominations for 2020 Old King Coal
February 15, 2020
Steve Sawalich, President of the southern Illinois Old King Coal Festival announced nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Old King Coal.
Gas pump attendant mandate would guarantee price increase, Illinois convenience store group says
February 15, 2020
Proposed legislation in Illinois that would mandate your gas is pumped by an employee of the gas station would guarantee a price increase and is a “typical Springfield solution to creating jobs,” a convenience store group says.
Pritzker says budget proposal will include $225 million in savings
February 15, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday that his budget proposal will include $225 million in savings along with the potential for $750 million more in taxpayer savings in three years.
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Thoughts on salty social media comments, the F-Bomb and the definition of profanity
February 16, 2020 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
When it comes to profanity, I’m not a prude, in fact far from it. I also want to add that my ears will not wilt and my eyes won’t melt if I hear or read a curse word.
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.
Robert James Howe – Thompsonville, IL
February 20, 2020 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
Robert James Howe, 75, of Thompsonville, passed away at 2:43 a.m., on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
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War of words on Astros scandal now involves partial tattoo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The verbal sparring between the Houston Astros and others around the majors over the team’s sign-stealing scandal is reaching new levels of absurdity — from accusations of illiteracy to claims about a player’s partial tattoo.
With March Madness looming, lawmakers renew college athlete endorsement push
SPRINGFIELD — One month ahead of the tipoff of March Madness, Illinois lawmakers — backed by a pair of NBA brothers — are renewing a push to allow college athletes to profit from the use of their name and likeness.
Salukis’ comeback falls just short versus Bradley, 69-67
February 15, 2020
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The SIU men’s basketball team erased a 21-point Bradley lead, but the Braves held on for a 69-67 win on Saturday afternoon at Banterra Center.
A lifelong Cardinal? Wong would welcome contract conversation to ‘see how far we can push it’
February 15, 2020
JUPITER, Fla. — The time Kolten Wong purchased by agreeing to a contract extension two years into his big-league career paid off for him and the Cardinals with a Gold Glove Award and career year offensively this past year.
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RLC has plenty of studio art classes to offer in coming semesters
February 15, 2020
Rend Lake College offers a variety of studio art classes each semester that can help nurture your skills in many different mediums. And these classes are not just for students looking to pursue an art degree. Anyone interested in honing their talents is welcome to register. To learn more, or to register, visit rlc.edu.
Missouri farm awarded $265M in suit against BASF and Bayer
February 15, 2020
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — A jury on Saturday awarded $265 million in punitive damages to a southeastern Missouri peach farmer who argued that weedkiller dicamba that had drifted onto his orchards from other farms had severely damaged his trees — an award that could bode well for other farmers suing the chemical’s makers.
State releases $500 million for statewide technology innovation network; SIU included as a hub
February 15, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday touted statewide benefits he said will result from a $500 million state investment in 15 hubs of a University of Illinois-led public-private research institute network.
State lawmakers face opposition to proposal to end cash bail system in Illinois
February 15, 2020
State lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s criminal justice system, including a proposal to end cash bail in Illinois.
Mississippi braces for flooding amid cresting river
February 15, 2020
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency Saturday amid predictions that a river running in the area around the state capital of Jackson could burst its banks and spark widespread flooding.
Southern Illinois lawmakers push package of bills to address FOID card renewal dalays
February 15, 2020
After fielding calls from dozens of frustrated gun owners, several Southern Illinois lawmakers are pushing a package of bills they say aim to fix the state’s delays in issuing gun ownership card renewals.
