Tornado Hits Cairo Regional Airport Causing Heavy Damage
A Friday afternoon tornado touched down near Cairo Regional Airport destroying the hangar and a small airplane and damaging trailers, modular homes and trees in the surrounding area. No injuries reported. early damage estimate exceeds $500,000. Emergency coordinator Marty Nicholson notes additional property damage including a trailer in Urbandale with a tree driven through it. Local forecasts urged online.
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Bald Knob Easter Sunrise Service Reaches 75th Year
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace marks its 75th annual Easter sunrise service atop Alto Pass 1034 foot summit. Lorene Lingle recalls attending since childhood starting in 1936 when Wayman Presley and the Rev William Lively conceived the event and later formed a nonprofit to own the land.
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SIUC expands global recruitment amid budget cuts
SIUC International Programs and Services is cutting costs while expanding outreach to China and India. Despite a budget shortfall, international enrollment nears 20 year highs as IPS uses "armchair recruiting" to rebuild, says Carla Coppi, director of International Students and Scholars.
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Simon Reflects on First 100 Days as Illinois Lt Governor
Sheila Simon marks her 100th day in office after a rapid ascent to Illinois lieutenant governor elected last November and sworn in January. She says she enjoys serving the state and is energized by the role, noting her path to office was unusual.
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