Endangered Pinckneyville high school site listed
The Landmarks council added Pinckneyville high school building to the endangered places list. A frosty first day of spring brought snow and subfreezing temps across Chicago and central Illinois causing slippery roads, spinouts, and multiple fender benders. Movie fans can see E T The Extra Terrestrial again as Spielberg classic returns to theaters with new scenes and improved sound. Locally, showings are at University Place 8 Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 Marion. Today mostly sunny and cold with highs in the upper 30s. Tonight partly cloudy with mid 20s. Saturday partly cloudy with highs near 50.
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Teen Guilty Of First Degree Murder In Marion
Michael Hearn, 17, found guilty of first degree murder in the June 8 2001 death of 15 year old Ashleigh Sprague near Pittsburg. Judge Speroni said the state proved brutal and heinous behavior. sentencing set for May 17 with potential natural life or 20 to 60 years. death penalty inapplicable due to age at crime. Defense notes drugs influenced the death. both sides acknowledge drugs’ role.
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Saluki pursuit of NCAA run hinges on UConn clash in Syracuse
Syracuse coverage notes SIU Salukis (28-7) facing UConn (26-6) at 6 38 PM in the Carrier Dome as part of the East Regional. Bruce Weber says SIU earned its place in Syracuse after wins over Texas Tech and Georgia. Duke’s upset by Indiana is also highlighted and plans for a potential regional final are discussed.
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UConn Eyes Elite Eight Bid in Carrier Dome Clash
The Huskies of the Big East (26-6) advance to a regional semifinal in Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. They face the winner of Maryland vs Kentucky with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. Broadcast details include BS and KFVS-12 with radio on WUEZ FM 95.1.
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Saluki Sweet 16 Party at SIU Student Center
SIU students pack the Student Center ballrooms for a free 6 p.m. Saluki Spirit event hosted by campus groups. Big screens, free soda and popcorn, door prizes, and a Saluki Spirit wear contest with prizes. Capacity listed as 1,000. Organizers include Steve Binder.
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Madigan Sees Bleak Illinois Budget Picture
House Speaker Michael J. Madigan described Illinois fiscal prospects as very bleak, saying the current revenue shortfalls exceed those of the early 1990s and warning of large budget gaps and potential layoffs as candidates campaign in Southern Illinois.
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Pope comments on sex abuse scandal darkening priesthood
Pope John Paul II spoke of a grave scandal casting a dark shadow of suspicion over priests in his annual Easter message to priests worldwide. He urged truth and justice for victims and noted the crisis began amid U.S. misconduct accusations and resignations, including a Palm Beach bishop.
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