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Bill suspending teacher basic skills test heads to governor: Critics say test deters many from entering profession, especially people of colorMay 19, 2019 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A test required for teacher licensing that many argue has contributed to the state's teacher shortage might soon be suspended. The Illinois Senate on Thurs...
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Carbondale man sentenced for burglaryMay 19, 2019 11:00 pm - MARION - Anthony C. Thompson, 42, of Carbondale, pleaded guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and theft, a Class 3 felony, and was sentenced Thursday in Wil...
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Herrin's Sophia Davie is new Festa Pageant QueenMay 19, 2019 11:00 pm - HERRIN - An 18-year-old recently graduated Herrin High School senior was crowned Miss HerrinFesta Italiana Pageant Queen Monday night at the Herrin Civic Center. Sophia ...
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Banterra Bank partners with SIU, awarded naming rights for ArenaMay 19, 2019 11:00 pm - CARBONDALE - Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Banterra Bank, the region's largest, locally-owned bank, announced last Thursday a 10-year naming-rights agreeme...
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Honor Flight lands Veterans return home after trip to capitalMay 17, 2019 1:00 am - MARION - This past Tuesday marked Mission 005 for the Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, carrying 83 veterans to Washington, D.C., for a whirlwind visit that included wa...
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Baseball Panthers beat Trico, advance to regional title gameMay 17, 2019 1:00 am - CARTERVILLE - The improbable postseason run for the Pinckneyville Panthers baseball squad (6-19 overall record) will continue Saturday in Zeigler for the regional champi...
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PCHS bass teams head to state meetMay 17, 2019 1:00 am -
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Softball Panthers advance to regional finals with win over BentonMay 17, 2019 1:00 am - PINCKNEYVILLE - The Pinckneyville Panthers softball team improved to 19-8 Tuesday afternoon with a 12-3 thrashing of Benton in the semifinals of the regional tournament....
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Lady Indians qualify several for state finalsMay 17, 2019 1:00 am - CHARLESTON - Not all the events had yet been completed by press time Thursday, but the Du Quoin High School girls track team was off to an impressive start in the prelim...
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Veterans return home after trip to capitalMay 17, 2019 1:00 am - Last week marked Mission 005 for the Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, carrying 83 veterans to Washington, D.C., for a whirlwind visit that included war memorials, Arli...