SIU board chairman resigns after seven years of service
Roger Tedrick, longtime chair of the SIU Board of Trustees, announced his resignation to Gov. Pat Quinn. Tedrick, president of Tedrick Insurance in Mount Vernon, said he wants to focus on business expansion and reduce his time on the board. SIU President Glenn Poshard praised his leadership during tough times. Ed Hightower noted his notable guidance as vice-chairman. Tedrick grew up in Carbondale and is SIU likely alumnus.
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Tedrick
SIU
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University
Poshard
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Board of
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University High School
Pulliam Hall
SIUC
Proposed census change could burn Southern Illinois
Legislation by Rep. La Shawn Ford would count prisoners at their last known address rather than where jailed, aiming for fairer representation and funding. Local reps warn the plan could shift funds away from their districts, noting facilities in Tamms, Vienna, and Harrisburg.
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Illinois
LaShawn K. Ford
Chicago
Ford
Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
Phelps
Tamms
Vienna
Prison Drives Debate On Police Force Roles
Residents argue a police presence is needed to protect citizens due to the prison. Critics say authorities lack grounds to justify expanded policing and question the prison’s impact on local safety and resources.
Problem With Cleaning Up Murphysboro Corner
A recliner sofa and trash near a dumpster behind an apartment building at the corner of South 13th and Rover streets in Murphysboro are left as a cleanup issue.
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Steve Jahnke
the Southern
South 13Th and
Rover Streets
Murphysboro
South 13Th
Murphysboro Battles Litter In Historic Area
In Murphysboro a gulley near the Gen. John A. Logan Museum was strewn with garbage on a sunny Saturday. Bis Ensor collected trash with heavy gloves as neighbors react to local litter concerns. See Litter page 6A. In Focus notes code enforcement and zoning support among candidates in Carbondale Murphysboro and Pinckneyville on page 9A.
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Murphysboro
John A. Logan
Bis Ensor
Carbondale
Pinckneyville
Family and Lotteries Classified Ad Summary
A compact business classifieds notice notes family oriented listings and lottery related opportunities. It references promotions and sales items typical of classifieds, with emphasis on household goods and local draws. The item reads as a brief, generic ad slot for community readers.
Carbondale City Council Candidates Pitch Platform
The series profiles 11 candidates for three City Council seats ahead of Tuesday's election. Jane Adams urges rebuilding confidence and decisive leadership to guide Carbondale’s future, while Jessica Bradshaw emphasizes downtown revitalization and business experience to meet citizen needs.
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Carbondale
Jane Adams
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