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A few rambling thoughts on numbers, the definition of nemesis, more numbers and playoff football fever…
In another life, I worked as a writer/columnist at both the Benton Evening News and the Southern Illinoisan.
Illinois Senate revives measure to allow limited sports betting on in-state colleges
SPRINGFIELD — A state Senate committee revived a gambling bill Wednesday that would allow for limited betting on in-state college sports teams, sending it to the full Senate for consideration.
A Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights may leave thousands of fans with worthless Soldier Field seat licenses
When Chicago attorney Jerry Latherow paid $18,000 to buy four permanent seat licenses at Soldier Field last year, the Bears season ticket holder upgraded from a nearby section to get a better view of the scoreboard.
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R. Kelly’s long-overdue conviction should be a turning point
(CNN)I vaguely remember when I first heard a rumor about an alleged R. Kelly sex tape. I was in college and a casual fan of the singer, songwriter and producer. Within days, I heard that the other person on the tape was a teenage Black girl.
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.
Terry L. Ray – Benton, IL
Terry L. Ray, 73, of Benton, IL passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Franklin Hospital.
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RLC to put on free Halloween Concert this October
INA, IL – Rend Lake College is once again inviting the community out for a “Spooktacular” night of music just in time for All Hallows’ Eve.
Murphysboro barbecue competition draws nearly 100 teams
MURPHYSBORO — After a being cancelled in 2020, Praise The Lard – Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off drew nearly 100 teams from 14 states to compete for prizes totaling $27,500.
Carbondale commits $450K in COVID-19 relief to Eurma Hayes Center for critical repairs, renovations
The Eurma C. Hayes Center is a mess today due to construction, but Bob Wills, executive director of the center, says the mess is necessary to renovate and bring services to Carbondale’s Northeast community.
It’s flu vaccine time, even if you’ve had your COVID shots. Here’s what you should know
Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot.
Illinois teachers sue districts over statewide vaccine mandate
Ten teachers in the Metro East who refuse to comply with statewide vaccine and mask mandates are suing their school districts over the policies.
Abortion rights rallies planned in Chicago, cities nationwide on Saturday
Reproductive rights activists are hosting marches and rallies across Illinois on Saturday to support abortion access nationwide and protest recent restrictions in Texas, which have all but banned the procedure there.
