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Nurses' pre-NATO rally expected to draw thousands
CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of nurses and other protesters planned to rally at a downtown Chicago plaza Friday ahead of a two-day NATO summit and as a prelude to a much larger demonstration expected this weekend.
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World War II field kitchen stirs memories for vets
MOUNT VERNON — The service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans will be recognized with a special exhibit at the Jefferson County Historical…
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Charlie Daniels performs at Walker's Bluff
CARTERVILLE — Charlie Daniels is “the best,” “just classic,” and “a living legend.”
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Perry County Relay fights cancer
PINCKNEYVILLE — Ann Mohr has beaten cancer twice and has been taking part in the Perry County Relay For Life for years, working hard to defeat…
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Members of First Church of Christ, Scientist renovate building
The cornerstone on Murphysboro’s First Church of Christ, Scientist says the building was constructed in 1940. Now, after extensive renovations…
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Miners greet expansion London with rout
MARION — David Harden threw six efficient innings of shutout baseball, and Southern Illinois defeated London, 7-0, on Friday in the regular se…
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Quinn OKs plan to juggle dollars for child care
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Friday to keep a subsidized child care progr…
Carbondale enjoys the power of pedaling
CARBONDALE — About three dozen people pedaled to the Town Square Pavilion on Friday to enjoy…
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Herrin Gardeners' Club Plant Sale
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Midland Hills Open Golf Tournament
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Writer's Push - Essential Techniques for Writers
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Illinois U.S. World Plus EditionQuinn OKs plan to juggle dollars for child care
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Friday to keep a subsidized child care program from shutting down.
Sports
Varsity Salukis College Miners MLB OutdoorsIllinois State men’s hoops assistant Beane, son heading to Southern Illinois
NORMAL — Anthony Beane and his son, Anthony Jr., will still have a coach-player relationship in college. It just will be a bit farther south than originally planned.
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Montgomery ties school record with six hits in 16-0 Saluki victory
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Region will be well represented at state track meet
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Farmer, Carterville dominate Class 1A track sectional
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Goodale, Carbondale shine at state track meet
Opinion
Editorials Voice of the Reader Golden PenObama hits new low in pandering to women
The president dropped by Barnard College (my alma mater) this week to deliver the commencement address. It wasn’t long planned. No, the college had lined-up a woman speaker — Jill Abramson, editor of The New York Times. But in March, as part …
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Bringing the Bard to life
Last year, as the Stone Soup Shakespeare theater troupe performed “Romeo and Juliet” outside Marion library, a young boy came riding by on his skateboard.
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Members of First Church of Christ, Scientist renovate building
The cornerstone on Murphysboro’s First Church of Christ, Scientist says the building was constructed in 1940. Now, after extensive renovations to the interior, members of the congregation are once enjoying a worship space that compliments the…
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Beautiful hanging baskets start with smart planting
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Buying a bike: Used bicycles are a great bargain, if you know what to look for
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Thin mints: Once the Girl Scout cookies are gone, don’t fret, just make your own
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The skinny on living a longer, healthier life
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Herrin native wins internship through Facebook vote
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