Sun Times

SIU grad’s research illuminates pollution threats to endangered Calif. fish

by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. —  The Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel was still and quiet as the boat cut through the morning fog. For Cristina La, then a graduate student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, this was the moment she had been preparing for over months of planning and lab work. Somewhere below the […]

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Under emergency rule, Illinois prisons begin withholding physical mail

by Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Corrections has enacted an emergency rule change to prevent contraband from entering its prisons through letters and books sent to people in prison.     Under the rule that went into effect  Aug. 14, IDOC will electronically scan mail and provide a digital copy

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Crystal Kay Duensing

A funeral will be held Monday, September 15, 2025 for 52-year-old Crystal Kay Duensing of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 8:05 a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. Crystal was born August 9, 1973 in Chester to Gary Knott and Donna (nee McCormick) Prater. Her father preceded

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Find fun in southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri state parks and historic sites in southeastern Missouri have planned a plethora of activities this month.     Sunday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Onondaga Cave Photo Tours at Onondaga Cave State Park.Amateur photographers are invited to go on a photo tour of Onondaga Cave. Sponsored by

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Illinois NFIB Survey says small business optimism improves again

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed the most to the rise in the Optimism

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   34-year-old William R. Bushong of Farmngton at 9:17 a.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of felony opeating on the highway without a valid license and on a warrant out

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Perry County University of Missouri Extension to Celebrate Missouri Good Neighbor Week

PERRYVILLE – Residents of Perry County are invited to take part in events and activities designed to strengthen connections with their neighbors during the fourth annual Missouri Good Neighbor Week, September 28 to October 4, 2025.   The celebration is organized and supported by University of Missouri Extension and The Hopeful Neighborhood Project.   Missouri

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