Clinton sax fundraiser set for Apollo with stars
Former President Bill Clinton plays sax at a Washington fundraiser and is slated to perform at New York's Apollo Theater on April 24 with Michael Jackson Tony Bennett and BeBe Winans to raise 2.5 million for a Democratic voter registration drive. Two WWII airmen Lt Col Earle Aber Jr and Lt Maurice Harper buried together 56 years after their deaths sharing one casket. A Chicago rally shows workers rallying with a sign reading I am Anderson. Arthur Andersen employees protest indictment in Enron scandal.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Report for Southern Illinois
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Salukis fall to UConn in NCAA opener exit at Carrier Dome
Southern Illinois University finished 28-8 after a 71-59 loss to Connecticut at the Carrier Dome ending a surprise run. Coach Bruce Weber praised the season as historic with Sweet 16 success and a national profile for Jermaine Dearman and the team. Players expressed pride in a record-setting run before departing Williamson County Airport for Marion in the morning.
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Postal increase set to raise first class mail to 37 cents
Washington reports the Postal Rate Commission approved a plan adding 3 cents to first class rate up to 37 cents, with a possible June 30 start. The board must fix the date and cited terrorism costs and declining business as reasons, while stressing revenue relief and moderation.
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Carbondale woman charged in murder victim's thefts
Sharonda L. Miller, 39, of Carbondale, was arrested after the victim's missing 1997 black Ford Taurus was found. She is charged with theft of the car, a briefcase and wallet belonging to Steven L. Jett, the Alexander County assistant state's attorney found shot dead in Williamson County. Miller remains jailed on $50,000 bond. the murder investigation continues.
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March layoff notices hit Frankfort district
In Illinois budget turmoil, Frankfort Community School District announced the layoff of 18 employees, nine certified and nine non certified, effective at year end. The board cited three years of deficit spending and ongoing uncertainty in state funding as the reason for the cuts as superintendents warn budgeting remains highly uncertain amid the crisis.
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