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SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks insight into one of Illinois’ earliest Black communities

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student archaeology team is spending six weeks unearthing research to help tell the story of what is believed to be the oldest continually inhabited Black community in Illinois. For Brendan Jennings, it’s an “incredible opportunity” not only for descendants of the unincorporated Lakeview community […]

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SIU aviation technologies students excel in aircraft maintenance competition

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A team from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s aviation technologies program placed 10th in the nation in the scholastic category of the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council competition in Orlando, Florida.     Detail Dawg team members with SIU School of Aviation fared well at the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council competition

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MU Extension in Perry County offers free Smartphone basics classes in June

PERRYVILLE, MO – University of Missouri Extension in Perry County is helping local residents get more comfortable with their smartphones by offering two free classes. On Thursday, June 11 from 1:30 to 3pm the Extension office will host an iPhone Basics class.  On Thursday, June 25, from 1:30 to 3pm, an Android Smartphone class will be offered.   Both sessions

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Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grant applications open through June 12

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Natural Areas Stewardship grants through June 12. The grants support projects that promote the stewardship of Illinois’ natural areas.   The goal of the program is to increase stewardship efforts at natural areas protected within the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission system. Stewardship needs

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Illinois Department of Labor reaches settlement in Equal Pay Act case involving culinary company

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) reached a settlement with Metz Culinary Management, LLC (Metz) following an investigation into alleged violations of the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, including unlawful requests for job applicants’ salary history and retaliation against an employee who raised concerns about those practices.   Metz, a dining services provider

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ILCC: Brewery, Brew Pub, Distillery and Winery Directory

ILLINOIS – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) recognizes the importance of Illinois’ hospitality industry and the vital role it plays in supporting economic development throughout the state. Illinois breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, and wineries not only create jobs, but also serve as gathering places where communities come together to celebrate and connect. To continue

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Hawley applauds $100 Million for Missouri radiation survivors

WASHINGTON — On Monday U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that he received an update from the U.S. Department of Justice that $101,950,000 in compensation has been delivered directly to Missourians harmed by exposure to Manhattan Project nuclear waste. This milestone comes after Senator Hawley’s legislation, expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include

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