Invasion of Asian ladybird beetles in Illinois homes
Beetles swarm in spring and fall, entering via cracks and heating units. They do not damage property or bite, but can pinch and leave a foul odor. Experts advise sealing cracks and vacuuming. avoid indoor insecticides. Termites and ants are more serious pests in spring.
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Mayor Cole's first year earns mixed Carbondale praise
Residents applaud his downtown revitalization efforts while critics cite a half percent sales tax clash with Jackson County Board and controversy over the Tap building demolition. Voters rejected the tax. locals note improved city perception and cautious support from area residents.
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Carbondale mayor touts progress and focus after first year
Carbondale Mayor Cole reflects on a busy year as he outlines a forward agenda. He praises staff for steady work and highlights downtown recovery, tourism growth, and economic development while noting the need to shepherd diverse community interests. He sees no plans for a second term but emphasizes guiding the city toward shared goals.
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SIUC top officials to receive salary raises
SIUC announces pay raises for all top officials effective today with board approval pending. Suarez will have a retroactive raise to March 15. Chancellor Walter Wendler says funds come from internal salary savings, not new money, and notes raises for staff like Sue Davis and Kowalczyk. He excludes himself from any raise and cites ongoing efforts to cut administrative costs while ensuring some increase for every employee.
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Inaccurate Reporting Prompted by The Southern Illinoisan
Readers alerted accuracy hotline to report misidentification of Interim Police Chief Steve Adum in a March 31 PETA protest article and a March 31 farming outlook story that wrongly cited wheat prices at four dollars. corrections requested.
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