Turntable exhibit grows at Carbondale Science Center
Column highlights Carbondale’s Science Center celebrating nine years as it expands its displays. Inside, legal immigrants push for more state rights in a meeting with Rep. Mike Best. Other items note Pinckneyville mayoral candidate stance on liquor license, Marion CASA volunteer drive, and a state corruption trial with a former Senate leader possibly testifying. FBI CIA search hideout linked to alleged terror chief is reported in the nation section.
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Jerry Brown
Carbondale
Carbondale’s
Science Center
Mike Best
Weather outlook for Carbondale area today and tonight
Outside Today weather art by Annabelle Janssen second grade Thomas School Carbondale. TODAY cloudy high mid 50s south winds around 10 mph. TONIGHT rain likely through early morning then rain likely with chance of thunderstorms low lower 40s south winds 5 to 15 mph chance of rain 60 percent. WEDNESDAY cloudy with chance of rain and thunderstorms early then chance of light rain or light snow late temperatures in lower 40s precipitation 50 percent. THE SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN is 2002 winner of Illinois Press Association General Excellence Award.
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Annabelle Janssen
Thomas School
Carbondale
The
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Press Association
Salukis win boosts NCAA chances in closing Valley race
Southern Illinois University clinched a Missouri Valley Conference title by beating Illinois State 78-62, boosting its NCAA tournament hopes. The Salukis finished 22-5 overall and 16-2 in the Valley, with pivotal implications as Creighton and Wichita State faced late-season outcomes.
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Missouri Valley Conference
Illinois State
Creighton
LIU
Green Eggs Day at Marion School Honors Dr Seuss
First graders in Mark Adkins class at Lincoln grade school Marion celebrated Dr Seuss Day with a Seuss inspired green eggs and ham tasting. The event honored Theodor Geisel known for many beloved children's books.
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Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
THE
Tyler Stewart
Bob McCurdy
Cat In the Hat
Lincoln
Allison Boyt
Dr. Seuss
Lincoln School
Marion
Sam
Lincoln Grade School
Mark Adkins
Theodor “Ted” Seuss Geisel
Carbondale Park District cuts staff and adds public input
The Carbondale Park District voted to eliminate the business manager and park caretaker positions and reduce hours for the special events coordinator at Hickory Ridge Golf Course. A March 31 meeting will seek citizen input on the golf course and clubhouse with location TBA.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Park
Hickory Ridge
Trudy Thompson
Richard Grant
Thompson
Navreet Kang
Kang
Carl Flowers
Grant
Park Board
Linz Brown
Heck
Brown
Eden Thorne
Richard Wallace
Flowers
Gas prices in Illinois hit March high amid Middle East tensions
Illinois gasoline prices rose to a March record of 1.70 a gallon and topped February highs, with AAA Chicago forecasting volatility until Middle East conflict resolution. Chicago area prices surged after a one night jump, while statewide ranges ran from 1.58 to 1.76.
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Illinois
Iraq
Steve Nolan
Aaa-Chicago
Middle East
Nolan
Chicago
Galesburg
East St. Louis
AAA
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Carbondale Park District
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