Oscar goes to McCarthy ties to Southern Illinois
Former SIU student Melissa McCarthy earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Bridesmaids. The Carbondale connection runs through her brief SIU stint and her husband Ben Falcone, a former local student, with his parents still in Carbondale. Earlier, she won an Emmy for Mike and Molly.
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Southern Illinois
Melissa McCarthy
McCarthy
Ben Falcone
Carbondale
Mike and
Molly
Los Angeles
Obama vows to shrink the gap in State of the Union
President Barack Obama delivered a populist State of the Union urging higher taxes on the wealthy and help for jobless and homeowners. He challenged Republicans to join him but warned he will fight. He framed fairness as the defining issue and pitched an active government for economic growth.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Congress
Southern Illinois reps split on Obama State of the Union
Southern Illinois lawmakers reacted to President Obama’s State of the Union with Rep. Costello praising his themes on jobs energy and infrastructure while Rep. Shimkus called the address weaker and said Obama would campaign by division. Costello emphasized domestic energy and Wall Street accountability and tax fairness.
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Southern Illinois
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U.S
Jerry Costello
D-Belleville
John Shimkus
Collinsville
Union
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Costello
Wall Street
What did you think State of the Union response debate
Readers are invited to share reactions to the president's State of the Union address and join online discussions on The Southern's Facebook page.
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Cameras to be allowed in Illinois trial courtrooms pilot
Illinois Supreme Court approved a pilot policy to permit cameras and recording in trial courtrooms for the first time. Chief Justice Kilbride said the plan adds transparency while preserving judge discretion to protect fair trials, with three southern circuits to consult judges and attorneys before joining.
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Illinois
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Marion Unit 2 forum voices redistricting budget balance
Parents and teachers at Lincoln Elementary in Marion Unit 2 voiced concerns and offered alternative actions during a public forum Tuesday. The school board sought input on redistricting and finance committee recommendations to balance the district budget by June 2013.
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Andrea Wallace
Marion Unit 2
Lincoln Elementary School
Marion
Lincoln Elementary
Finance Committee
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