SIUC Irish Studies program grows under Fanning legacy
Retired SIUC professor Michael Fanning reflects on the Irish Studies program. He highlights past conferences, prolific study by scholars like Nefezchleb, and ongoing efforts to offer the program as a minor under director Beth Lordan. He laments anti Irish stereotypes tied to St Patrick’s Day.
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Lawmakers Debate Extending Free Bus Rides Across Illinois
Illinois lawmakers weigh expanding free bus rides beyond seniors as transit systems face $25,000 to $18,000 in costs. Bloomington Normal predicts higher losses, while officials urge state funding. Some support testing the plan before broader extensions to veterans disabled or students. Politicians warn of paying the price for service.
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Decatur Public Transit System
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Blagojevich
John Jones
Rount Vernon
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Bunnies: Best Easter gifts are chocolate rabbits not live ones
Humane Society spokesperson Nigra urges choosing shelter rabbits over pet store stock to avoid euthanasia. Mullins notes rabbit adoption requires commitment, as rabbits can live up to 10 years, needing spay or neuter, and a 24 hour access to a balanced diet of hay, pellets, fruits, and vegetables.
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Make Mine Chocolate as Easter Gift Advice
Make Mine Chocolate urges alternatives to live rabbits for Easter. Mullins cautions that raising a rabbit requires responsibility and suggests gifting chocolate shapes or stuffed toys instead. For rabbit care resources visit Make Mine Chocolate and House Rabbit Society sites.
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Man arrested after deadly stabbing at Wheaton condo
Prosecution says a 61 year old Linda Bolek was killed in her Wheaton area condo with nine stab wounds and household chemicals poured on her body. Her son Robert Lyon, 35, was arrested at a Schaumburg Hooters six hours later and faces a $2 million bond. Lyon has prior warrants for failing to appear on felony telephone harassment charges.
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Shooting at Corp tavern yields no arrests yet
Illinois State Police crime scene specialists recovered shell casings and unidentified items. Williamson County Sheriff Tom Cundiff was unavailable for comment as investigators interview several people. Police seek at least two others believed involved in the incident.
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