Veterans honored at SIU Arena ceremony at Grassy Lake Club
At Ware's Grassy Lake Hunting Club the ceremony honored World War II veterans and soldiers with standing ovations and gift bags from SIU leaders Rita Cheng and Mario Moccia. Shawn Lee, a staff sergeant from Fort Campbell, called it a tremendous honor, while 95 year old Jean Lit recalled wartime service and meeting her late husband Alfred, an SIU professor.
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Carbondale Man Sentenced For Sears Break In And Theft
Baldwin, a 27 year old Carbondale resident, broke into the Sears Hometown dealer in September and stole a television. He left his wallet at the scene, police found his identification and arrested him. He receives six years in prison plus two years supervised release and gets credit for 116 days served. Both men have 30 days to withdraw pleas.
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Free tax help for deployed veterans by Illinois CPAs
The 24,000 members of the Illinois CPA Society offer free personal tax preparation to deployed service members and recent returnees from combat or hazardous duty areas. The service runs year round for personnel and families, with CPAs pairing with local preparers to maximize tax benefits, exclusions, and extensions. Details at icpas.org militarytaxrequest or 800-993-0407 ext 277.
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Patient faces transplant barrier amid hospital Anthem talks
SIU psychology professor Philip Burke of Carbondale, needing a liver transplant, fears losing SLU Hospital care as HealthLink coverage disputes linger. He asks Anthem, HealthLink, SLU Hospital, and SIU admins to resolve the contract impasse before a potential transfer to Barnes-Jewish Hospital Transplant Center. SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng and the community express concern.
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District mulls paired school plan edge in Creal Springs
Community opinion clashed with the finance committee’s plan to pair four in town elementary schools with a new K 8 Creal Springs campus. Board president Wayne Tate warned against broad disruption while noting redistricting hurdles. A second public meeting is set for Jan. 24 at Lincoln Elementary. potential $700,000 in teacher reductions cited.
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Wayne Tate
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Longfellow
Washington
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Jefferson
Lincoln
Michael Absher
Absher
Randolph Tinder
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