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Higher education officials say guardianship scam is not widespread problem; Lawmakers seek ways to tighten financial aid reviews without imposing burdens on worthy applicantsAug 11, 2019 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - Officials from several public universities in Illinois told a panel of state lawmakers Thursday they do not believe there is widespread abuse of court-ordered ...
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SIU nursing program earns approvalAug 08, 2019 1:00 am - The Illinois Board of Higher Education this week approved the creation of a nursing program for SIU Carbondale. Pre-nursing students can enroll in the new bachelor of s...
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Defensive coordinator must bring order to chaosAug 08, 2019 1:00 am - The latest challenge facing college football defensive coordinators is the craze of uptempo offense. Even SIU's offense uses it. Offensive coordinators line their charge...
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Butler, SIU women's soccer team kick off season of firstsAug 07, 2019 11:00 pm - As the sun rose on Lew Hertzog Field Wednesday morning so did the dawn of the SIU women's soccer program. The team took to the field for its first practice - a team that...
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Pinckneyville hospital to benefit from Delta grantAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - PINCKNEYVILLE - Pinckneyville Community Hospital was recently selected to participate in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program. Through the prog...
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52-year-old Du Quoin man charged in home invasionAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - A 52-year-old Du Quoin man - Kevin Austin - was arrested Tuesday on charges of home invasion and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. The Du Quoin Poli...
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Jackson Co. Health Dept. offers back to school vaccinesAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - MURPHYSBORO - August is National Immunization Awareness Month and Jackson County Health Department reminds parents that vaccinations are an important part of getting chi...
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Future of Sparta and Pyramid laid out in strategic plansAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A strategic task force has laid out its vision for the future of the World Shooting and Recreation Center (WSRC) and Pyramid State Recreation Area, accordi...
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Des Plaines' top cop to lead fire department during search for new chiefAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - Des Plaines Police Chief William Kushner will take the position of director of public safety when Fire Chief Alan Wax retires on Oct. 18. Kushner will oversee operations...
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West Nile virus identified in region Positive batches collected in Gallatin and White countiesAug 05, 2019 11:00 pm - CARMI - Egyptian Health Department has now collected West Nile virus positive mosquito batches in both Gallatin and White Counties for the Summer of 2019. Surveillance f...