Lewis and Clark Journal Excerpt from Corps of Discovery
In this fragment the Lewis and Clark party notes light rain, loading the boat, and fixing equipment at 10 o clock. They describe crossing horses to a south shore for hunting, then setting sail on a gentle south wind. A hunter killed a buck and a companion suffered a severe knee injury. George Shannon, 19, killed the buck. Joseph Whitehouse wounded.
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George Shannon
Joseph Whitehouse
Madigan skips first day at national Democratic convention
Illinois Democratic Party Chairman Michael Madigan was absent from the convention’s opening day, citing work on a state budget and Sunday appearances across Illinois. U S Representative Jesse Jackson Jr criticized the absence while praising Madigan’s leadership as crucial to the party’s fall campaign. Jackson warned of divided leadership hindering the party.
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Boston
Illinois
Democratic Party
Michael Madigan
Steve Brown
Madigan
U.S
Jesse Jackson Jr
Chicago
Jackson
Secretary of State workers reject contract as strike vote looms
Secretary of State employees reject the offer and authorize a possible strike. Spokesman Dave Druker says the move is a bargaining tactic while noting budget delays and a 4 percent across the board cut for most agencies. He emphasizes respecting workers and unions and aims to resolve the dispute before the August deadline. Negotiations are planned for Thursday and Friday.
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Secretary of State
Assembly
Druker
McLeod Remembered for Lifelong Passion and Yoga Work
Friends recall McLeod as a lively lifelong learner who taught yoga for over 25 years at Carbondale Park District and SIUC. She moved to California to be near daughter Anne Koletzke while continuing yoga studies during early Alzheimer's, inspiring others with her philosophical curiosity and care.
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California
Anne Koletzke
Giles
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Carbondale
SIUC
League of Women Voters
Koletzke
India
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Indra Devi
Siuc Kotetzke
Devi
Carbondale Park District
Kotetzke
Lawmakers push for return to special session on malpractice
Illinois legislators urge a special session to pass a medical malpractice bill after near agreement on HB 4847. Key figures include Rep. Mike Best and Sen. Gary Forby, who blame political maneuvering and anticipate action only in fall or after the DNC. Doctors cite rising premiums and delayed relief, with SIH noting insurance costs looming for physicians.
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Murphysboro
Illinois
Boston
Bost
House
Senate
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Forby
Rebecca Rausch
Springfield
Blagojevich
Phil Schaefer
Southern Illinois Healthcare
SIH
Schaefer
Southern Illinois
Saeed Khan
Benton
Khan
Dave Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Luechtefeld
Chicago
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
The notice asks readers to report inaccuracies to the Accuracy Hotline with extension details. It cites two numbers for Jackson County residents and callers from elsewhere and notes a correction about Kokopelli Golf Course caption stating the 14th hole is a par 3 and that there are no amoebic bunkers.
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Jackson County
Kokopelli Golf Course
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