A freshman Democratic state representative is filing discrimination claims against House Speaker Michael Madigan after she says he sent women lawmakers to coerce her to vote for him as speaker.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Calling capitol an ‘unsafe workplace,’ freshman Democratic lawmaker to file discrimination claims against Madigan
January 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Consolidation measures could cut a few of Illinois’ nearly 7,000 units of government
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Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
If Democrats won’t spend $5 billion on a wall they should spend $25 billion on border security
January 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
If congressional Democrats won’t provide the $5 billion President Trump has asked for to fund a wall or other physical barrier along the U.S. border with Mexico and end the partial government shutdown, then Republicans should offer an alternative proposal: $25 billion – five times as much – for border security.
Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.
Texas, Florida see big population gains, while New York, Illinois see big losses, Census Bureau data show
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The exodus from two of the nation’s biggest Blue States continues, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. Many Red States, meanwhile, continue to gain population, the figures show.
Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.
Starting in 2019, Illinois drivers must put children under 2 in rear-facing car seats or face fine
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As people look ahead to what’s coming up in the new year, 2019 will have more young Illinois children looking back.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
In a recent Forbes list, Illinois was listed as one of the top states likely to legalize marijuana in the coming year.
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In a recent Forbes list, Illinois was listed as one of the top states likely to legalize marijuana in the coming year.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
15 new Illinois laws for 2019
January 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
More than 200 pieces of legislation were signed into law in 2018 and take effect Jan. 1.
Here are some you should know about:
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Pastrnak, Bruins beat Blackhawks in Winter Classic
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — David Pastrnak delivered once again. Patrice Bergeron showed off his all-around game, and Tuukka Rask made a couple of big stops.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Johnston City Mayor Jim Mitchell dies
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JOHNSTON CITY — According to a Facebook post from his son, the mayor of Johnston City, Jim Mitchell, has died.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Salukis host Missouri State to open MVC play
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SALUKIS HOST MISSOURI STATE TO OPEN MVC PLAY
The Southern Illinois men’s basketball team opens Missouri Valley Conference play with a home game against Missouri State on Wednesday, January 2, at 7 p.m. in SIU Arena. Special $10 tickets are available in the Dawg Pound while students are on break. The game is the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Challenge. The local community who sells the most tickets wins $500 for a community service project of its choice.
Southern Illinois (7-6, 0-0 MVC) vs. Missouri State (6-7, 0-0 MVC) || Wednesday, January 2 || 7 p.m. || SIU Arena
Southern Illinois (7-6, 0-0 MVC) vs. Missouri State (6-7, 0-0 MVC) || Wednesday, January 2 || 7 p.m. || SIU Arena
Tickets » SIUSalukis.com/tickets or call 877-SALUKIS
Watch » ESPN+ with Darren Kinnard and Mike Trude
Listen » Saluki Sports Network with Mike Reis and Connor Onion (Stream available through TuneIn)
Stats » SIUSalukis.com/MBB/LiveStats
Game Notes » Southern Illinois (PDF)
Press Conference » Watch Coach Hinson’s Press Conference on YouTube
THE RUNDOWN
- Southern Illinois opens Missouri Valley Conference play against Missouri State at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night at SIU Arena.
- Saluki Athletics donated more than 3,500 hours of community service to Carbondale and the surrounding area during Fall 2018, which ranked second in the nation.
- While students are on break, special discounted tickets are available in the Dawg Pound for $10.
- SIU has an active eight-game winning streak against Missouri State, the longest winning streak for either school in the series.
- The last six games in the series have been decided by 10 points or fewer, with two of the last four meetings going to overtime.
- SIU was 7-2 at home vs. MVC teams last season, the program’s best mark since going 8-1 in 2007-08.
- SIU has assisted on 61 percent of its field goals, which ranks 19th nationally.
- Thik Bol has 97 career blocks. With three more blocks, he will become the sixth player in program history to block 100 career shots.
- In the MVC, SIU is…
- 1st in blocks per games (4.3)
- 2nd in 3-point field goal percentage (37.7)
- 3rd in assists/game (15.3)
- 3rd in FG% defense (.417)
- 3rd in scoring defense (68.8)
GAME PREVIEW
- Southern Illinois opens Missouri Valley Conference play against Missouri State at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night at SIU Arena.
- Special $10 tickets are available in the student section during Christmas break–Jan. 2, and Jan. 12.
- Missouri State is 6-0 at home and 0-7 away from Springfield.
- SIU has won two of its last three MVC openers, including last year’s 56-53 win at Northern Iowa.
- Missouri State is led by Tulio Da Silva, who is averaging 16.0 ppg. Jarred Dixon (14.5) and Keandre Cook (13.8) are also averaging double figures.
- Nobody on Missouri State’s roster has started all 13 games.
- KenPom projects an incredibly tight and competitive MVC race, forecasting all 10 teams to finish within five games, ranging from 12-6 to 7-11.
- The game is the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Challenge. The local community who sells the most tickets wins $500 for a community service project of its choice.
