(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.
Severin, Windhorst push petition opposing latest gun control bill
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Illinois Farm Bureau urges bipartisanship on new farm bill
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(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
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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.
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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
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CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) — The Carbondale Warming Center is preparing for an increase in guests as temperatures drop.
The struggle embroiling Kevin McCarthy and blackmailers in the House is not new. It happened to me, twice
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The effort by a handful of unhappy Republicans to blackmail the rest of the U.S. House Republican Conference is nothing new.
For millions of Christians, it’s not quite Christmastime. Let Advent prepare your heart
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Or, really, it’s been looking like Christmas in many stores since September. Houses are decorated. Some churches have been holding special Christmas services since the start of December.
NFL playoff picture: Updated standings, projected matchups, eliminated teams, wild card candidates
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The 2022 NFL season is more than three-quarters complete, and every week brings more chances at teams clinching — or missing out on — playoff berths. The postseason picture is really taking shape, with contenders in both conferences looking to not only secure a ticket to the dance but lock up top seeding.
NFL Week 15 grades: Patriots get a ‘D’ for shocking loss to Raiders; Cowboys earn a ‘C’ for surprising setback
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After a wild Saturday that gave us the biggest comeback win in NFL history, the action on Sunday might have actually topped that.
