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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 2012

Page

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Foul play not suspected in Pope County fire

Pope County officials report three people died in an early morning mobile home fire in unincorporated Hamletsburg. Sheriff Suits says foul play is not suspected though cause remains undetermined after autopsies. Names awaiting release until investigations finish.

Pope County Hamletsburg Jerry Suits Suits Sheriff's Department Steve Jahnke Dog Island Road

Santorum Romney in near dead heat in Iowa caucuses

In Des Moines Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney led a muddled Iowa caucus race with 97 percent of precincts reporting a near tie. Texas Gov. Rick Perry faded to fifth while Ron Paul placed third as Romney eyes New Hampshire and South Carolina as next tests.

Des Moines Iowa Rick Santorum Mitt Romney Barack Obama Texas Rick Perry White House Ron Paul Santorum Pennsylvania Romney Massachusetts New Hampshire South Carolina South

Voters cite electability as key in Iowa caucuses

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney led with 25 percent each while Ron Paul reached 21 percent Tuesday night as results from Iowa caucuses counted. Analysts note all three emerge as winners and prepare to push toward New Hampshire, with Yepsen commenting on electability.

Mitt Romney Rick Santorum Ron Paul Iowa Romney Santorum Paul New Hampshire David Yepsen Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Stu Carbondale

Recovery gains pace in Illinois job market says state official

Illinois sees signs of a slow recovery as job growth returns in January 2010 after 23 months of decline. Unemployment peaked at 11.2 percent that month, with 106,000 jobs added since January. Four sectors lead growth: professional and business services, educational and health services, trade transportation and utilities, and manufacturing.

Greg Rivara Illinois Department of Employment Security Illinois U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Rivara Department of Employment Security

Southern Illinois leaders doubt Sears Kmart store fate

Local officials in Marion Mount Vernon and West Frankfort express cautious optimism after Sears Holdings lists 79 stores for closure none in Illinois. Marion and Mount Vernon anchor malls report solid holiday crowds while officials say municipal pressure can only go so far to save stores.

Sears Kmart Illinois Sears Holding Illinois Star Centre Marion Times Square Mount Vernon West Frankfort Chesley Bob Butler Marion Sears Butler

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