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SIU chooses dean for Library Affairs

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — William H. Walters, executive director of the Mary Alice & Tom O’Malley Library at Manhattan University, will become the next dean of Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Sheryl Tucker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs,announced Walters’ appointment, effective July 1, subject to approval by the SIU Board of […]

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I-255 shoulder closures at Illinois 3 in St. Clair County 

COLUMBIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent shoulder closures on Interstate 255 from Illinois 3 in Dupo to half a mile north of Illinois 157 in St. Clair County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 7, through Wednesday, April 9. The shoulder closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions.  

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Silver Dagger Players to present ‘Seussical’ April 10-12  

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville High School Silver Dagger Players will present “Seussical” at the Perry Park Center Theater, at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12. “Seussical” is a musical comedy based on the works of Dr. Seuss, featuring beloved characters like Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and Gertrude McFuzz, with music by Stephen Flaherty

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Senate Republicans push to strengthen Illinois’ nuclear energy future

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Three Senators are sounding the alarm about the condition of the state’s power supply and the need for increased generation. In a Capitol press conference on Thursday, State Senators Sue Rezin (R-Morris), Sally Turner (R-Beason), and Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) highlighted the issues facing Illinois’ power grid and the role that new nuclear developments

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Saluki Remembrance Day ceremony is April 16

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will remember 10 faculty, staff and students who have passed away during the 2024-2025 academic year with a ceremony at 1 p.m. April 16, in the Student Center Ballrooms. The inaugural ceremony will provide a time for reflection, remembrance and connection with the families and friends of

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Rep. Smith, Missouri delegation urge federal disaster declaration following Missouri tornados

WASHINGTON – Missouri Representative Jason Smith (MO-08), along with Rep. Wesley Bell (MO-01), Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Reps. Ann Wagner, Sam Graves, Mark Alford, Eric Burlison, Emmanuel Cleaver, and Bob Onder led a letter to President Donald J. Trump respectfully requesting he grant Governor Mike Kehoe’s request to immediately authorize a federal disaster

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State Treasurer Malek marks the 8-year anniversary of MO ABLE Program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In observance of National ABLE to Save Month, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is announcing a $25 match for new Missouri Achieving a Better Life Experience (MO ABLE) account holders. MO ABLE, a savings program dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve financial independence and security, marks its 8-year anniversary on

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