Rauschenberger Emerges as Leading Replacement Candidate
In state news, Rauschenberger stands as the leading prospective replacement for Ryan, page 4A. In international coverage, a militant group claims to have beheaded a U S Marine, page 8A. Southern Illinois notes IEPA issuing a permit for landfill expansion, page 9A. A fireworks listing appears in Southern Illinois, page 14A.
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Lewis and Clark Naming Independence Creek
The article notes the Lewis and Clark expedition naming Independence Creek during a 19th century exploration. It discusses the choice of the creek name and its historical significance in the mapping of the American West.
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International student visits America for Independence Day celebrations
Mohammed Alam, a mining and engineering graduate student from India at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, travels to Gatlinburg to see the July 4 festivities. He is among 1,460 international SIUC students from 113 countries. many are celebrating Independence Day in a first American style.
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Police urge lights, layout, locks to curb burglaries
In Carbondale Officer Anthony Rodriguez discusses how darkness and open windows invite burglars. He recalls pursuing a prowler after a resident lit up her doorway. The article stresses three Ls: lighting, layout, and locks to deter crime as summer crime rises.
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Anthony Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Main Street
University educates athletes on drug use issues
SIUC reports on drug use concerns in sports as former Olympian confronts dopers. The piece cites names such as Bonds, Montgomery, Gaines, and Romanowski among athletes under scrutiny. It notes a history of recreational drug affiliation among notable figures and references SIUC page 6A for more details.
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Chryste Gaines
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Damon Stoudamire
Jose Canseco
Rasheed Wallace
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Diego Maradona
Rashaan Salaam
DeShaun Foster
Chris Webber
Jameson Curry
Road projects proceed without lawmakers' approval
Gov Rod Blagojevich seeks a 2 billion loan to fund road work to spur the economy. The plan faces Senate Republican criticism as the legislature has not approved funds. IDOT has signed $493,000 in agreements for four projects and plans contracts for five more, raising tensions in budget talks.
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Rod Blagojevich
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Etiquette Expert Warns Cell Phones Hurt Public Civility
Lydia Ramsey says ubiquitous cell use erodes decorum across Southern Illinois and beyond. Businesspeople take calls in meals and in conversations, ignoring others, as phones become as common as the internet. Ramsey lists seven deadly sins of cell phone usage.
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