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United Airlines-SIU Aviation Career Day helps students become part of the Saluki family

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Growing up in a widely recognized aviation family with Southern Illinois University Carbondale connections, United Airlines Captain GJ Priester cannot recall a time when he did not want to be pilot.     (Top) United Airlines Capt. GJ Priester (left) a 1990 SIU graduate and his son First Officer […]

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University of Missouri takes first step in exploring opportunities for commercial development on campus

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — During the September Board of Curators meeting, University of Missouri leaders shared plans to pursue opportunities to utilize university land to provide meaningful revenue, boost the area’s economy and enhance game day experiences for fans.   Today, the university took the first step in this project and issued a formal Request for Information

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Robert J. Ratz

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A funeral will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 for 67-year-old Robert J. Ratz of O’Fallon, Illinois, who passed away at 7:21 pm, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.   He was born October 6, 2025 in Red Bud, Ill. to the John and Louise (nee Wahlig) Ratz, who both preceded

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Charles H. Jung

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Charles H. Jung, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:12 am, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. He was born February 6, 1961 in Red Bud, Illinois to the Henry and Mary (nee Morgan) Jung who both preceded him in death. He is survived by two aunts: Janet Freeman and Vernice

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2025 CHS Homecoming Parade is one of the best!

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Features more than 30 units including two bands, 10 class reunions, four class floats, homecoming candidates, color guard, police, and fire vehicles By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Homecoming Parade was one of the best in years. Many factors contributed to the success of the event including great organization and management,

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Area high school band students perform with SIU Marching Salukis on Saturday

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Area high school instrumental marching band students will join the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Marching Salukis on Saturday, Oct. 18, and perform at halftime and in the stands during football game against North Dakota. This is the first time the Marching Salukis have incorporated high school students into their

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Department on Aging offers free help to make Medicare open enrollment decisions

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the

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Gov. Pritzker unveils zero-emission locomotives made in Illinois

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MINOOKA, ILL. – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) and Motive Power Resources, Inc. (MPR) to celebrate the commissioning of their latest zero-emission, battery electric locomotive. Bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, Motive Power Resources, Inc. has

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