Poshard recalls SIU presidency blunder in letter misread
Former congressman Glenn Poshard reflects on a misread letter sent before becoming SIU president that he says showed him stepping from politics. He notes the line praising state officials was interpreted as partisanship, illustrating how public figures can be pulled back into politics.
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Carbondale
Glenn Poshard
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Poshard
Illinois
Early SIU presidents trace to Delyte Morris
Delyte Morris is viewed as the first SIU system leader, serving as Carbondale campus president in 1948 and guiding the Edwardsville campus expansion in 1968. He oversaw both campuses briefly before the board hired James M. Brown as chief of staff, a position evolving into secretary of the board.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Delyte Morris
University System
Morris
SIUC
State of Illinois
University Board of Trustees
Edwardsville
James M. Brown
Downstate Illinois Skyscrapers Stay Grounded Amid Growth
Chicago's skyline towers over the state, while downstate cities house mostly short high rises. Land prices drive builders to spread out, not up, yielding lengths of modest towers. Experts say wind and quake costs deter mega-structures and tenant demand caps tall projects.
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Chicago
Illinois
Downstate
John Hancock Center
Emporis Buildings
Illinois State Capitol
Springfield
Sears
Lou Oswald
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum Inc
Central Bank of Kuwait
Oriole Park
Camden Yards
Mir Ali
University of Illinois
Ali
America
Marshall Gerometta
Model Air Show Dazzles Crowds At Williamson County Airport
Enthusiasts from Sky Squires and several clubs showcase radio controlled aircraft at the Southern Illinois Model Airplane Show. Craig Hogue draws attention with a Raptor 50 Helicopter as others explain helicopter controls and training. Darrell Honey notes clear skies after last year's rainout and cites the hobby as a family activity with scouts.
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Marion
Williamson County
Sky Squires
Lincolnland
Craig Hogue
Hogue
Austin
Darrell Honey
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