Gadhafi vows a long war as allies strike Libya
Gadhafi pledged a long war amid a second night of international strikes on Libya. Rebels, briefly in peril, claimed momentum to topple him despite a missile strike on his residential compound. An AP photographer observed substantial damage to a three story administration building and scattered missile debris as smoke rose from the site. About 300 supporters were present. casualties were not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Libya
Muammar Gadhafi
U.S
Gaddafi
Gadhafi
Associated Press
Highway expansion at standstill near Murphysboro to Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville area updates show Illinois Department of Transportation plans to widen about 23 miles of Illinois 13 and 127 from two to four lanes from Ava Road north of Murphysboro to just north of Pinckneyville. The plan adds Vergennes bypasses and interchanges at Illinois 152 and 154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckneyville
Murphysboro
Illinois Department of Transportation
Ava Road
Vergennes
Illinois 154
Murphysboro Hoops Banquet Honors State Runners-Up
Murphysboro boys basketball team celebrated its season with a banquet at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Head coach Daryl Murphy shared wit as players received individual awards, including defender Orlando Jarrett who scored 16 in the state final. See Murphysboro page 4A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Rogers
Southern Murphysboro
Jordan Stanton
Eben Brooks
Dylan Craig
Red Devils
Knights of Columbus
Murphysboro
Knights of
Columbus Hall
Daryl Murphy
Orlando Jarrett
Illinois lawmakers push slots at Chicago area tracks
House Bill 3107 would allow Chicago area horse tracks to install slot machines, a move aimed at saving up to 1500 jobs and generating up to 400 million in state revenue. Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang says the industry is dying and needs growth, while opponents warn of competition with riverboat casinos and lobbyists argue against the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
Lou Lang
D-Skokie
Lang
General Assembly
Illinois Racing Board
Louisiana
Delaware
Tom Snoik
Illinois Casino Gaming Association
Jay Keller
Penn National Gaming
Swoik
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Gates
Coalition
BY Brent Stewart
Ickneyville
IDOT
Athi
Carlyle
Jacob Tucker
Pierre House
Thesouthern.com