March protesters rally for justice in Vera Sanders case
Iris Barney and Angela Davis led local residents marching for peace and justice after Vera Sanders, 17, said she wanted to walk, with support from Pastor Edgar Lewis of Liberty Street Missionary Baptist Church and others recalling a 1997 Parma unsolved murder. Geraldine Claytor, Murphysboro, spoke of her daughter's death and her grandchildren.
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Carbondale council weighs lodging ban on city property
City council considers an ordinance amendment to Title 14 to prohibit lodging and camping on city property. Mayor Joel Fritzler recommends eight appointments to the Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau board representing bars, hotels, B and Bs, arts, and gaming. Names include Sally Carter, Roxanne Conley, Linda Goforth, Kevin Morrey, Beth Ponce, Jeraime Rachatanavin, and Scott Thorne.
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Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau Board
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Varsity Center For the Arts
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Morrey
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Monte Alegre
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Scott Thorne
Lambert wins album at ACM Awards for Four the Record
Miranda Lambert captures best album with Four the Record beating Kenny Chesney among nominees. The evening highlighted Texas group Eli Young Band and upset wins by Thompson Square and others, with Clarkson, Aldean, Underwood and Swift also earning honors.
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Thompson Square
Sugarland
Miranda Lambert
Local nursing programs report strong NCLEX pass rates
Southeast Illinois College and Rend Lake College report high NCLEX pass rates across ASN and PN programs with mid to high 90s percentages. LPN results reach 96 percent in 2011 at Rend Lake. discussions include expanding labs and enrollment as male students grow, while JALC cites mid 90s and rising interest in nursing careers.
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Gina Sirach
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg
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National Council
Sirach
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LPN
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Crouse
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JALC
ISU Campus Robbery Triggers Emergency Alert
An armed robbery on the Illinois State University campus prompted an emergency text alert sent to students, faculty, and staff about an hour after the incident. Police said a suspect is in custody and no injuries were reported.
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