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Carbondale man sentenced for role in February robbery The other suspect is set to be sentenced next weekAug 14, 2019 1:00 am - A Carbondale man will spend five years in prison for his role in a downtown robbery earlier this year. Jackson County State's Attorney Mike Carr says Jimmie Stinson, 55,...
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Myriad activities welcome students to SIU, CarbondaleAug 14, 2019 1:00 am - SIU is welcoming new and returning Salukis to campus this weekend with scores of activities. The semester starts Aug. 19. The Center for International Education (CIE) is...
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City mulls proposed hiring policyAug 13, 2019 11:00 pm - The Du Quoin city council is mulling a new hiring process for some city jobs that would rely on a committee - instead of a single commissioner - to recommend a hire to t...
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Formal charges filed against McCoy in the death of Kendra ArderyAug 13, 2019 11:00 pm - FRANKLIN COUNTY - Formal murder charges were handed down Tuesday to the West Frankfort man accused in the death of 29-year-old Kendra Ardery, whose body was found Monday...
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FOP lodge again hands out backpacks at Evergreen TerraceAug 13, 2019 11:00 pm - SIU Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 193 helped get local kids ready to go back to school with their second-annual "Cops and Kids" backpack giveaway Aug. 4. The event was...
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USDA cuts forecast for Illinois crop production Still, state ag director says revised numbers not as bad as expectedAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - This year's Illinois corn crop could be as much as 17% smaller than last year's, while soybean production could fall as much as 21%, the U.S. Department of...
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USDA cuts forecast for Illinois crop production Still, state ag director says revised numbers not as bad as expectedAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - This year's Illinois corn crop could be as much as 17% smaller than last year's, while soybean production could fall as much as 21%, the U.S. Department of...
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Recent study warns of possible manufacturing workforce shortageAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - A recent study from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association underscores the importance of the manufacturing industry in the southern part of the state. Mark Denzler, pre...
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Thousands flock to Sparta for annual trapshooting championships; World Shooting and Recreational Complex hosts event for 14th yearAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - SPARTA - Lisa Palazzo loaded her gun and walked over to the designated shooting area. Just like thousands of others who had flocked to the World Shooting Complex on Frid...
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'Firefighters, cops and kids ... it's just a great thing' 1,500 turn out for Du Quoin back to School BashAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The second year of Du Quoin's Back to School Bash was another success. About 1,500 people showed up to Keyes Park Friday evening for the event that included s...