White to seek another term as Illinois secretary of state
Secretary of State Jesse White, after saying last year it would be his final term, announced on Thursday he will run again. He noted overwhelming requests to stay in office following his decisive fourth-term victory and discussed plans in Marion during a visit and interview with The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Board.
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No deal as deadline nears in looming government shutdown
President Obama and congressional leaders failed to reach a spending cut agreement as midnight Friday approached. Boehner Reid and Obama held White House talks urging a plan to avoid a shutdown, while stressing action to support troops and keep the government open.
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Looming federal shutdown hits Southern Illinois economy
As the federal shutdown nears, Southern Illinois faces immediate impacts including closures of national forests, halted processing of FHA loans, passports and visas, and suspension of Veteran Affairs services. Lawmakers must reach a deal by midnight to avoid non essential services shutdown. State Sen. Dick Durbin criticizes the budget dispute as a political issue.
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St Joseph Memorial marks rebirth with entrance renovations
Sister Clara Ternes recalled the October 1960 opening of St. Joseph Memorial Hospital as a community milestone in Murphysboro. On Thursday the hospital unveiled a 1.4 million renovation to its main entrance, underscoring the enduring mission of care despite decades of change.
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Quinn outlines $2.9 billion road plan for Illinois
Springfield Gov Pat Quinn and Illinois DOT Secretary Gary Hannig announced a $2.9 billion annual road plan aiming to repair and upgrade more than 3 200 miles of highway and 600 bridges over six years. Southern Illinois projects total about 141 million.
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