February 2024

Ruma, Ill. man charged in connection with fatal bicycle crash

NASHVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announces the arrest of 36-year-old Corey A. Minemann of Ruma, IL, for two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony), stemming from an August 8, 2023 motor vehicle crash in Washington County. […]

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SIU advertising expert: Lineup changes, Taylor Swift key for Super Bowl advertisers

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Audiences will notice a slightly different lineup among the advertisers who are seeking to capture attention of what experts believe could be the highest-viewed Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11, said Bridget Lescelius, an associate lecturer in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Journalism and Advertising. While the San Francisco 49ers

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SIU and Carbondale Fire Department offering Badd Axe Ladies job shadowing program

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale learn through experiential programs, and Badd Axe Ladies, a special job shadowing opportunity, is another example of that. The SIU Public Health program and the Carbondale Fire Department are partnering to offer this program in March to SIU female students from any major. Participants will

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host prolific sportswriter Dave Kindred

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Illinois native Dave Kindred, one of America’s premier sportswriters, will discuss his memoir during a virtual conversation with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Monday, Feb. 12.   Kindred will join John Shaw, institute director, to talk about Kindred’s 2023 book, “My Home Team: A Sportswriter’s Life and the

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The Daily Egyptian celebrates Scholastic Journalism Week in February

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Daily Egyptian, the student-led newspaper at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, is excited to join the nationwide celebration of Scholastic Journalism Week, taking place from February 19-23, 2024. Scholastic Journalism Week is an annual event that emphasizes the significance of journalism and media literacy in educational institutions across the United States.   Organized by

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University of Missouri offers free emergency response training for public

COLUMBIA, Mo. — To be better prepared for emergencies on campus and in the community, the University of Missouri is increasing emergency preparedness efforts by offering free training programs to students, faculty, staff, and community members.  One program, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, works to engage community members so they have a better

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Kevin Neal Decker

Kevin Neal Decker, 67, of Evansville, Illinois, suddenly passed away at 3:08 pm, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 joining his parents in their eternal home.   He was born to the late Edward V. and Lydelle L. (nee Hornbostel) Decker on August 3, 1956 in Red Bud, Illinois.   Kevin married Jeanette M. Baughman on September

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CHS Boys’ Basketball beats Red Bud, 34-27 JV and 39-31 Varsity

Brings back winning atmosphere to CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Friday night, February 2, Chester High School’s Colbert Memorial Gymnasium came alive when the YellowJacket boys hosted the Red Bud Musketeers in a Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division match-up. The boys defeated Red Bud in both the 6:00 p.m. the Junior

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An innovative approach to shield against foodborne illness

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Like a silent saboteur, foodborne pathogens can sneak up and ruin your next meal. One of the biggest culprits is salmonella, a type of bacteria found in many foods that causes more than 1.3 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite nationwide efforts,

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