ESPN College Gameday Comes to SIU Arena Saturday
ESPN College Gameday will broadcast from SIU Arena with shows from 10 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. SIU hosts Creighton at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. SIU's Chris Lowery calls the moment the biggest in program history as the national outlet covers Saluki basketball.
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Creighton
ESPN2
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Salukis
ESPN
Chris Lowery
Lowery
SportsCenter
Espnews
1981 Mount Vernon stabbing case under renewed scrutiny
The Mount Vernon police maintain Grover Thompson, jailed for 40 years for a 1981 Mount Vernon woman stabbing, was the perpetrator. They reject a former inmate Timothy Kraich’s admission as inconsistent with the evidence and say Thompson’s conviction was proper. The case hinges on a now-deceased suspect.
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Mount Vernon
Timothy Kraich
Krajch
Grover Thompson
Chris Mendenall
Thompson
Pennsylvania
Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield trains for Miss America
Ashley Hatfield of Anna is the Miss Illinois contestant. Executive director Amalia Schwerdtmann says the team starts fresh after crowning, focusing on tailoring training to Hatfield and identifying tweaks. The aim is to enhance her strengths with coaching on attire, vocal skills, and quick thinking for Q and A.
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Ashley Hatfield
Anna Amalia Schwerdtmann
Illinois Scholarship Association
Hatfield
Schwerdtmann
Las Vegas Notebook by Brent Stewart Reveals City Pulse
Brent Stewart’s reporter’s notebook captures Las Vegas’ rhythms through street scenes, brief dialogues, and observed moments. The notes reflect city life, local voices, and the iB fragment hints at a broader frontline reportage.
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Brent Stewart
Las Vegas
Miss Illinois judges diverse panel for Miss America
The 2008 Miss America pageant panel includes Sarah Ivens editor in chief of OK! Magazine Jason LaPadura casting director for High School Musical Robin Meade former Miss Ohio and CNN anchor Trace Ayala William Rasthenim co founder Jackie Joyner Kersee Olympic gold medalist Kim Lyons trainer on The Biggest Loser and James Arthur Ray CEO of James Ray International.
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Sarah Ivens
Ok! Magazine
Jason LaPadura
Robin Meade
CNN
Headline News
Trace Ayala
William Rasthenim
Jackie Joyner- Kersee
Kim Lyons
James” Arthur Ray
James Ray International
Williamson County educators pitch school sales tax plan
Five Williamson County school superintendents from Marion Herrin Carterville Johnston City and Crab Orchard held a Wednesday press conference at the Marion Unit 2 office to explain a February 5 sales tax referendum. Tim Bleyer Carterville superintendent urged voters to inform themselves and support the measure.
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Marion
Williamson County
Herrin
Carterville
Johnston City
Crab Orchard
Marion Unit 2
Tim Bleyer
Steve Jahnke
Derek Hutchins
Wade Hudgens
Franklin and
Matt Donkin
Williamson County tax referendum eyed to fund school facilities
The 1 percent sales tax plan would apply to most purchases and raise about 7.5 million yearly for five districts based on enrollment. If approved, Carterville would start a new high school in fall 2010. failure delays construction and leaves aging buildings. Local superintendents warn of overcrowding and ongoing facility needs in Creal Springs and Marion.
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Bleyer
Williamson County
Carterville
Marion
Wade Hudgens
Creal Springs
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