Bar patrons react to state smoke free act
In Carbondale PK's bar and grill patrons heard a siren as police enforce the new state smoke free act. The law bans smoking within 15 feet of building entrances and other openings in enclosed no smoking areas starting New Year’s Day. Local owners respond with humor and acceptance while officials prepare for immediate changes.
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Carbondale
Pk’s
Bar and Grill
Chad Shaffer
City of Carbondale
Ernie Tessone
New Year Cold Blast to Hit Southern Illinois
National Weather Service forecasters warn of a cold blast starting Monday night with highs in the freezing range and teens for lows through Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures should rebound by the weekend toward near 50 degrees, with travel cautions for icing and possible flurries.
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Illinois
David Humphrey
National Weather Service
Humphrey
Year in Review 2007 Highlights from SIUC and Southern Illinois
The Southern Illinois year featured SIUC gains in enrollment and Morris Library expansion but was marked by a major plagiarism controversy involving President Glenn Poshard. A fatal April freeze devastated crops, and a long running serial murder case linked to Timothy Krajch broadened to nine murders across four states. A late animal shelter fire spurred rescues and new shelter plans, while Saluki football reached the national semifinals before coach Jerry Kill accepted NIU’s offer.
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Southern Illinois
Saluki Sports
SIUC
Morris
Glenn Poshard
Poshard
SIU Board of Trustees
Timothy Krajch
Illinois
Deborah Sheppard
Carbondale
Krajci
Pennsylvania
Cape Girardeau
Marion
Franklin County Animal Control Shelter
Jarrett Bray
Franklin County Board
Broy
Saluki
Dawgs
Delaware
SIU
Mario Moccia
NIU
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Salukis
Massachusetts
McAndrew Stadium
State
Mother Nature
Jonathon Cochran
de Soto
Dear Abby
Haart
Linda Rush
Franklin County
Kill
Sitve Jahnke
THE
Southern File
Mary Crawford
Benton
Crooked-Kitty
Jcasar
Wjeite Roulo
Jerry Kill
Quincy
Northern Illinois University
Krajcir
NFL Action
Cardinals
Rams
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