March 2025

SIU law students use eDiscovery tools to seek justice

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A program at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is teaching students how to navigate the explosion of digital information that has transformed the practice of law.  In 2021, SIU Law established an electronic discovery or “eDiscovery” pro bono program to aid nonprofit legal aid organizations with the analysis of electronically […]

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SIU student, faculty, alumni photos featured at Cedarhurst Center

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An annual photography exhibition that features the work of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty and staff starts Saturday, March 29, at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon.   The 33rd annual exhibition of new work features art from more than 20 photographers, including 15 undergraduate students,

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Social Security updates recently announced identity proofing requirements

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From a news release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits for millions of Americans against fraudulent activity. In-person identity proofing for people unable to use

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Ste. Genevieve County Library to host first-ever touch-a-truck

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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ste. Genevieve County Library will host its first-ever Touch-A-Truck event, bringing the community together for a fun and educational experience.   “We have 12-15 vehicles lined up, including fire trucks from across the county,” said Library Director Shawn Long. “If all goes

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Suspension lifted for poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows and swap meets

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows and swap meets in Missouri effective March 24, 2025. The Department suspended waterfowl activity in January in counties impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to help prevent the spread of the virus. HPAI is known

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Trump Administration slashes $28 million for mental health and substance use services

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From a news release CHICAGO—The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, notified the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) this week that the Trump Administration would terminate up to $28 million that Congress directed to Illinois for mental health and substance

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Trump Administration slashes pledged funding that would protect Illinoisans from infectious disease outbreaks

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From a news release SPRINGFIELD – The Trump Administration notified the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that it is terminating federal grants nationwide that had been already awarded to support the ongoing work to protect the public from infectious diseases. The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health

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$344 Million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois

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CHICAGO – Lottery luck strikes again in Illinois! An Illinois Lottery player has won the Mega Millions jackpot in this week’s drawing – a whopping $344 million. The winning ticket was purchased at Casey’s General Store, located at 70 S. Somonauk Road in Cortland, Illinois.   The newly-minted ‘mega millionaire’ matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball, 1-5-17-39-62-8, to

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