Jury Convicts Marcus Marshall of First‑Degree Murder
Williamson County jurors took about two hours to convict Marcus Marshall in the August 22 shooting death of LaQuinn Hudson on the front lawn at 407 S Liberty Marion. State's Attorney Chuck Garnall said the verdict aids the family’s healing and reflected the court’s process in a bittersweet outcome.
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Marion
Williamson County
Marcus Marshall
LaQuinn Hudson
S. Liberty
Illinois
Chuck Garnall
Ann
Hudson
Garnall
SIU Edwardsville moves toward Division 1 status
A three day sports package outlines SIU Edwardsville's push to Division 1 starting with a five year plan begun in 2007. The school’s 16 athletic programs are projected to gain postseason eligibility this fall and be fully eligible in 2012 13, positioning the Cougars for upcoming competitions.
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Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville
SIU Carbondale
Cougars
Unions protest at BOT over 379 days without contract
About 50 members from four unions at SIU protested at the Board of Trustees meeting in the SIUC Student Center. Yellow signs read 379, the days working without a contract. The unions represented include the Faculty Association, Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Graduate Assistants United, and the Association of Civil Service Employees.
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Carbondale
SIU Board of Trustees
SIUC
William Stodden
Graduate Students United
Student
Graduate Assistants United
The
Association of Civil Service Employees
Randy Hughes
Two board votes approve payroll change at SIU meeting
Two SIU Board of Trustees members voted no as Don Lowery urged separate ratification from other items at the SIUC Student Center meeting. The session approved a salary plan for SIU Edwardsville and contracts for both campuses, while faculty unions protested furlough days and a lack of a contract after 379 days.
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Carbondale
SIU Board of Trustees
SIUC
Don Lowery
Siu-Edwardsville
Illinois Education Association
Pepsi MidAmerica marks 75th year in Marion
Pepsi MidAmerica celebrated 75 years in business with a Grand Can Opening in Marion. Dozens toasted as cans were popped and leaders noted founder Harry L. Crisp and his grandson Lee Crisp, now CEO, highlighted growth from five workers to over a thousand and the role of Southern Illinois employees.
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Marion
Pepsi
Pepsi MidAmerica
Harry L. Crisp
Lee Crisp
Crisp
Harry L. Crisp II
Crisp Container Corp
Southern
Illinois
Educa
Becky Malkovich
Southern Marion
Bob Butler
Southern Illinois Company Commitments Highlight Marion Ties
Marion Mayor Bob Butler notes the Southern National System’s long history in the area, praising its role as a good corporate citizen and strong local business. The firm remains anchored in Southern Illinois despite many offers to relocate, reflecting a shared regional commitment.
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Southern Illinois
Marion
Bob Butler
Crisp president and CEO of Pepsi MidAmerica and Crisp Container Corp
Crisp serves as president and chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica and Crisp Container Corp, guiding strategic direction, operations, and growth across the regional beverage and packaging businesses.
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Crisp
Pepsi Midamerica
Crisp Container Corp
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