(The Center Square) – Opening arguments are set to begin Tuesday in an Illinois courthouse over a lawsuit that calls the criminal justice package known as the SAFE-T Act unconstitutional.
Oral arguments presented for challenge of Illinois’ no-cash bail law
December 21, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Chief Justice Roberts suspends Biden plan to end Title 42 immigration rule
December 21, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday put a temporary administrative hold on the Biden’s administration’s plans to end Title 42 enforcement this week.
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Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to extradition to the US; lawyers working out details
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has reportedly given consent to extradition to the U.S, according to reports Monday evening.
Severin, Windhorst push petition opposing latest gun control bill
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(WSIL) — State Representatives Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and Dave Severin (R-Benton) are collecting petition signatures for those opposed to recent gun legislation in Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau urges bipartisanship on new farm bill
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – The farm bureau continues to ask for both sides of the political spectrum to work together for the sake of America’s agricultural livelihood.
Bond set at $50,000 for father of July 4 parade shooting suspect
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Bond for the father of an Illinois man charged with killing seven people in a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in a Chicago suburb was set at $50,000 on Saturday, after prosecutors announced Friday he was charged with seven felony counts of reckless conduct.
Daily Hope: Christmas Shows God’s Extravagant Love
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Even though I know conserving water is important, it doesn’t make me dislike water-saving showerheads any less. They’re so stingy! You cannot call the meager amount of water they disperse a shower. It’s more like a dribble.
Saluki Athletics announces New Year’s Day Saluki Bash vs. Belmont with tickets starting at $1 The game will feature the largest balloon drop in Southern Illinois history during halftime.
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Athletics is throwing a party at the Banterra Center on New Year’s Day, and everyone’s invited!
SIU will host the first-ever New Year’s Day Saluki Bash, when its men’s basketball program hosts Belmont in a nationally televised game on Jan. 1, at 4 p.m.
Purchase tickets today starting at $1 (enter promo code “ONE”).
The game will feature the largest balloon drop in Southern Illinois history during halftime, as well as festive New Year’s concession items, such as champagne, sparkling wine, holiday punch, winter sangria, cranberry mimosas and mini-bundt cakes. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans to enter the Banterra Center will receive a free, Grey Dawg bobblehead.
Fans are encouraged to wear white, as the game is billed as SIU’s annual White Out contest.
A key, early-season showdown between two teams projected to be Missouri Valley Conference title contenders, the game was recently selected for a nationwide audience on either ESPN2 or ESPNU.
To help pack the arena, Saluki Athletics will offer daily ticket specials. A limited number of tickets in bleacher-seating sections will be released to the public at ultra-discounted pricing. Fans must purchase the tickets on-line at SIUSalukis.com/promo by entering the designated promo code. Promo codes will be activated at 7 a.m. CT each day, and will last until all are sold.
Discounted tickets are only available on-line at SIUSalukis.com/promo. There is an eight-ticket limit per order, and a $4 service charge will be added to each order.
Monday, Dec. 19: $1 tickets (enter promo code “ONE”)
Tuesday, Dec. 20: $2 tickets (enter promo code “TWO”)
Wednesday, Dec. 21-: 50% off select lower bowl seats + specialty drink coupon (enter promo code “FIFTY”)
Monday, Dec. 26: $3 tickets (enter promo code “THREE”)
Tuesday, Dec. 27: $4 tickets (enter promo code “FOUR”)
Wednesday, Dec. 28: $5 tickets (enter promo code “FIVE”)
Thursday, Dec. 29: $6 tickets (enter promo code “SIX”)
Warming Centers prepare for influx of guests as temps drop
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) — The Carbondale Warming Center is preparing for an increase in guests as temperatures drop.
