Southern Illinois eyeing minor league baseball revival
A 182 page feasibility study by The Leib Group LLC for the Southern Illinois Baseball Group shows potential for a 4500 seat stadium with 14 luxury suites and tickets from 4 to 10 dollars. If plans proceed, a 2006 ballpark opening could occur with strong investor support and local interest in a 100 year baseball presence.
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Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois Baseball Group
Leib Group LLC
Mequon
Wis
Hays
Dennis Poshard
Thiessen
Mount Vernon
Harrisburg
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Illinois
Ringling Bros Circus Arrives In Carbondale Arena
The Ringling Bros. Circus rolls into SIU Arena Carbondale with 20 tractor trailers 46 RVs and 500 tons of gear 128 performers two elephants six horses and various acts. Newman highlights teamwork pride and a family atmosphere as the show promises unprecedented audience interaction and tight production packing details of performances in Cape Girardeau later in the weekend.
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Ringling Bros. Circus
Carbondale
Herkules
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Cape Girardeau
Siu Arena
Benton police chief fired amid council dispute
Police chief Werkmeister, a 32 year veteran who replaced Dixon in 2001, was fired after council layoffs and a pattern of indifference cited by Moore. He warned morale suffered and offered to help transition while stating his immediate goal is to take a few days off.
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Werkmeister
Melvin Dixon
Dixon
Moore
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg
Pepsi MidAmerica expands. creates Marion jobs across production and sales
Pepsi MidAmerica announces expansion that will add jobs in Marion across production, shipping, receiving, and sales support with related industry growth at Crisp Container in Marion. The region employs over 930 staff in six states, with facilities in Marion, Rockford, Effingham, Sikeston, West Plains, Paducah, Benton, Paris, Madison, and more, offering diverse beverage brands.
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Marion
Crisp
Crisp Container
Pepsi MidAmerica
Rockford
Effingham
Sikeston
West Plains
Paducah
Benton
Paris
Work slated on I-57 bridge in Marion
The Illinois Department of Transportation will start routine maintenance on the I 57 bridge over Illinois 13 at Marion. One lane on I 57 and the Illinois 13 lane below will close, with some exit ramps possibly closed briefly. Work runs 6 30 a m to 5 p m daily through April 22. Becky Malkovic.
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Sprint
Wattions Company LP
Marion
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois 13
Accuracy Hotline Notice for The Southern Illinoisan Error
The paper invites readers to report errors via the Accuracy Hotline 529-5454 ext 5031 from Jackson County or 800 228 0429 ext 5031 from elsewhere. A Tuesday Page One item misidentified funding for a state wine program and the Illinois Grape and Wine Resources Council.
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Jackson County
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois Grape and Wine Resources Council
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