Illinois’ top education leader has told local superintendents they do not have the authority to refuse to comply with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s universal masking mandate in schools for this fall.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Can schools opt out of mask rule? Here’s what state superintendent says
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Positively Speaking | Toby Moore: Memories my father gave me
August 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
As Gary Moore’s son, I had a unique vantage point to get to know my father in a way that almost nobody else could. He was a fantastic father!
Here’s a link to the column at the Southern Illinoisan.
Editorial: What do the Saudis have to hide regarding the 9/11 attacks?
August 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Nearly 20 years after the most deadly foreign assault on U.S. soil, the American people still don’t have all the answers about whether the Saudi government assisted the mainly Saudi terrorists who planned and carried out the 9/11 attacks.
Here’s a link to the editorial at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Afghanistan was always Mission Impossible. Biden’s living in fantasyland with this endgame
August 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
President Biden has just sent combat forces back into Afghanistan to evacuate American civilians at the embassy and Afghans who have assisted us in the war effort. The 3,000 American forces will then presumably shoot their way out as they depart.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
COVID vaccine mandates vs. personal freedom – here’s how to decide what’s right for you
August 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
My doctor has never mandated I do anything, ever. It’s one of the reasons I trust him so much.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
Chicago Cubs release Jake Arrieta — an abrupt ending to their reunion with the former Cy Young winner: ‘It was the right thing’
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Nearly six months after the Chicago Cubs signed right-hander Jake Arrieta, a pairing both sides envisioned as a fruitful reunion, he briefly paused while weighing a postgame question.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Anderson provides the movie-like heroics with his walk-off homer to give the Chicago White Sox the victory in the Field of Dreams game
August 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
DYERSVILLE, IOWA — The diamond where the movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed was a long relay throw away.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Salukis rebuild run defense from front 4 out
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CARBONDALE — SIU defensive coordinator Jason Petrino wants to feel good about eight defensive linemen when the Salukis open the 2021 season at Southeast Missouri State.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
FanFest returns to Saluki Stadium on August 25, 7-8 PM
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Athletics will host its 10th Saluki FanFest event on Wednesday, August 25th, at Saluki Stadium from 7-8 p.m. Parents can sign-up their children (age 12 and under) for Brown Dawg’s Kids Club and receive a free membership t-shirt.
FanFest is a free event in which Saluki football, volleyball and soccer players and coaches, plus cheerleaders, shakers, mascots and live Saluki dogs are on hand to greet fans and host a variety of activities for the whole family. FanFest takes place on the field, and Prairie Farms will serve free ice cream while supplies last.
About Brown Dawg’s Kids Club
*Free Membership!
*Free Kids Club t-shirt to first 500 members. Pick up shirts at Kids Club sign-up table.
*Members entered into a drawing to be Kid Captain of the Game at Saluki Football or Men’s Basketball game.
*Free ticket to the Football game on Nov. 6 versus Missouri State, in which members are invited to help form the pre-game tunnel on the field.
*Free ticket to the Men’s Basketball game on Nov. 26 versus Alcorn State, in which members are invited to help form the pre-game tunnel on the court.
COVID-19 in Southern Illinois: Additional deaths reported in Franklin, Johnson, Massac, Perry, and Union Counties on Thursday
August 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
A county-by-county look at lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southern Illinois, updated daily. Last updated: 10:30 p.m., Thursday, August 12.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
