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SIU first-year law, medical school students to focus on professional responsibility

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 230 Southern Illinois University Carbondale first-year professional students will confront and discuss current ethical legal and medical issues together on Friday, Sept. 6, at the SIU Simmons Law School. The 232 students from the law school and the SIU School of Medicine will be part of the […]

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Rep. Friess invites you to his FREE Shred Event in Sparta

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RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess is hosting a FREE Shred Event on Saturday, September 21st, from 9:00am to Noon. The event will take place at Sparta City Hall, located at 114 W. Jackson Street in Sparta. Rep. Friess encourages all residents to take advantage of this service. “Protecting your personal information

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Temporary closure of Illinois 3 at Water Street in Randolph Co

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CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Union Pacific railroad on Illinois 3 between Water Street and Pleasant Ridge Road in Randolph County will require a full closure, weather permitting, on Monday, Sept. 9.   A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around

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SIU Carbondale has highest enrollment jump in 33 years, bucks recent national trends

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Enrollment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has risen for the second year in a row for the first time since 2000. And the freshman class increased for the fifth consecutive year. Overall enrollment for fall 2024 grew 3.8% to 11,790, or 431 more students than last year. This is

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Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation becomes first-ever Spectrum Certified® Employer, celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Manufacturing Month

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CHESTER  – In a groundbreaking move for neurodiverse employment, Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, in partnership with Stannum Core Solutions LLC, has achieved the status of the first-ever Spectrum Certified® employer. This milestone marks a significant step forward in competitive, integrated employment solutions for neurodivergent workers. This pioneering partnership has resulted in the integration of a neurodiverse

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St. John Lutheran Church and Schoolwill announce expansion plans Sept. 15

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CHESTER, Ill. – The 175-year-old St. John Lutheran Church and School will be replacing its school building and church office according to plans to be announced in a meeting Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. The meeting will include a lunch and refreshments.   The meeting was announced in a Facebook post by Dr.

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Spooky catalyst bike race coming to SIU’s Touch of Nature Oct. 26; sign up now

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Catalyst Race Series, a popular bike race, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center this fall with a twist. Bikers are encouraged to wear costumes for the Spooky Catalyst Race as they compete on one of the Midwest’s premier, professionally designed and built mountain biking trail

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has reports arrests Michael J. Reamer 59, Fairview Heights, arrested August 26, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Monroe County pretrial violation warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Is incarcerated.   Miguel Santiago-Salinas 20, Red Bud, arrested August 26, 2024 by Chester Police for speeding & no

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