Longtime Illinois legislator Holloway dies at 79
James Donald Holloway 79 longtime state representative dies after public service career of eight terms. Funeral set for Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church Sparta with burial Caledonia Cemetery. Visitation today 6 to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to service time Tuesday. Holloway died Saturday at Chester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A Granite City area native, he moved to Sparta in 1945 and graduated there, later becoming Randolph County treasurer in 1954 before winning a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 58th District including Monroe Randolph Jackson Union Pulaski and Alexander counties.
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Marching Salukis Grow as Band Debuts New Uniforms
SIU Carbondale's Marching Salukis expand to 110 members this year with 20 more performers and new woodwind and brass instruments after a week-long camp. Director George Brozak, in his third year, praises growth and facility use at McAndrew Stadium and notes no injuries. Tuba student Justin Laux, a junior, enjoys meeting new people after transferring from Kaskaskia College.
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Funding cuts hit art and music programs in Cairo USD 1
State funding reductions forced Cairo Unit School District 1 to cut art music and electives and lay off about 10 staff. Some positions were moved to other certified programs while others in elementary reading and high school art physical education were reassigned. District officials cited anticipated $600,000 cuts and heavy reliance on reserves to survive.
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John A Logan College plans new campus entrance bidding
CARTERVILLE John A Logan College trustees move to add a vehicle entrance and renovate to relocate the Child Care Resource and Referral office. They approved action items at a late July board meeting. The William Harris Tippy Road property purchase supports the master plan and aligns with IDOT work on Illinois 13.
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