by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Six Southern Illinois University School of Law alumni recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to take oaths to become members of the U.S. Supreme Court bar, which means they are now eligible to present written briefs and argue cases before the nation’s highest court. Dean Camille Davidson presented each of […]
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s student cybersecurity team placed as one of the top teams among students from three states during a recent competition, catapulting the Security Dawgs into an additional round of competition this weekend. The Security Dawgs placed third out of 18 teams from Illinois, Missouri and
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CHESTER – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association has announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you are a songwriter or interested in becoming one, you won’t want to miss the inaugural Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, set for March 10-12 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s scenic Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Poss Music Works, an Effingham nonprofit organization, and Touch of Nature are joining
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — High achieving college sophomores and juniors who want to gain insight into legal careers and prepare for law school are invited to attend the Southern Illinois University School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute. Scheduled for May 21-27, the weeklong institute is part of SIU Carbondale’s commitment to diversifying the
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EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School’s FFA chapter celebrated FFA week recently. The group began the week with some dress up days: camo day, blue and gold day and redneck day. On Friday the group invited the 7th grade classes from Trinity Lutheran School and St. John Lutheran School for an Ag career
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Holi, a traditional Hindu spring festival celebrated in India, is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Everyone is welcome to attend the festivities featuring guest speakers and more, starting at 2 p.m. March 8 at Morris Library. “SIU is not only diverse in terms of race and ethnicity but
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ST. LOUIS — The Red Cross will have the following blood drives in the River Region Perryville 3/7/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Perry Park Center, 800 City Park Drive Sainte Genevieve 3/9/2023: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 600 Market street Perryville 3/10/2023: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Robinson
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Official ground-breaking was Monday February 27 BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Well, after months of waiting and anticipation, Chester residents became excited Monday February 27 when the official ground-breaking took place for the new Chester Dairy Queen that has been promised for the City of Chester. A crew from the WW Concrete Company
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JOLIET – On February 27, 2023, at approximately 7:46 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP squad car on Interstate 55 northbound at Illinois Route 59, Will County. On the above date and time, an ISP Trooper was investigating a previous crash on the right shoulder of Interstate
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