Salukis Sweet 16 run boosts SIUC merchandise and exposure
SIUC athletics director says eight percent royalty on hats shirts and apparel adds modest revenue but fans expect higher returns from concessions and season tickets. Officials estimate NCAA and conference shares could yield about 255000 with potential 33557 more if another win, while campus leaders tout million-dollar publicity value and broader reputational gains.
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Paul Kowalczyk
Kowalczyk
Salukis
Randy Johnson
S. Illinois Ave
Leon Kaufmann
Saluki Central
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Missouri Valley Conference
SIUC UConn chancellors consider a tasty Sweet 16 wager
SIU Carbondale Chancellor Walter Wendler proposed a friendly bet with UConn Chancellor John Petersen if the Salukis advance further. Petersen quickly expressed interest, suggesting oysters or lobster, while Wendler offered regional barbecue. Both leaders expect a real battle and plan to finalize details.
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SIUC
Uconn
Walter Wendler
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIU
Texas Tech
Georgia
Wendler
John Petersen
Petersen
Storrs
Conn
Illinois primary election looms with hot governor race
Illinois voters face a statewide primary with Jim Ryan Corinne Wood and Patrick O'Malley leading GOP governor contenders while Roland Burris Rod Blagojevich and Paul Vallas vie for the Democratic nomination. The day also features three Republicans seeking a Durbin challenger. turnout expected 25 to 30 percent regionally with Jackson County above 24 percent.
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Glenn Poshard
Poshard
Marion
U.S
George Ryan
Jackson County
Illinois
State Board of Elections
Jackson
Jim Ryan
Elmhurst
Corinne Wood
Lake Forest
Patrick O’malley
Palos Park
Roland Burris
Chicago
Rod Blagojevich
Paul Vallas
Chicago Public Schools
GOP
Dick Durbin
Polling places moved in Southern Illinois primary
Polling locations in several counties were changed for today’s primary. Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Du Quoin 5 precinct to Harner Hall 6 N Walnut Blairsville 6 precinct to Hurst City Hall Herrin 11 precinct to Energy Village Hall 210 N Pershing Herrin 14 precinct to Herrin City Hall 300 N Park Benton 1 precinct to Log Cabin 409 W Washington Anna 1 precinct to A J Internet 337 S Main Anna 7 precinct to Harmon's Auto Glass 170 Lick Creek Road.
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Blairsville
Hurst City Hall
Herrin
Energy Village
Herrin 14
Herrin City Hall
N. Park Ave
E Benton
Washington St
E Anna 1
A.J. Internet
S. Main St
E Anna 7
Harmon’s Auto Glass
Lick Creek Road
Tricks: Campaigns use calls and faked polls to spread rumors
Candidates struggle with tactics from automated calls to doctored materials. Jim Ryan says calls imply he supports gay marriage. Robert Steigmann cites pollster hoax stories. Patrick Welch recalls a 1986 altered photo accusing him of radical ties at Southern Illinois University. The LaSalle Democrat keeps the brochure as a reminder.
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Jim Ryan
Robert Steigmann
Illinois Supreme Court
Steigmann
Patrick Welch
Southern Illinois University
The
LaSalle Democrat
Voter rights advisory in Illinois urges reporting scams
Springfield readers are informed that voters who face denial of ballots or election irregularities can seek help. It warns that bribery, intimidation, fraudulent ballot casting, or misreporting tallies are illegal and provides numbers for the Illinois State Board of Elections, the attorney general, the U S attorney in Fairview Heights, and the FBI in Carbondale.
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Illinois State Board of Elections
Illinois Attorney General's Office
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