Pinckneyville High School preservation list sparks debate
Pinckneyville High School faces scrutiny as preservation groups place it on an endangered list amid questions about credibility and motives. Board members dispute demolition threats while officials discuss repurposing the 1931 building and pursuing off site replacement with funding hurdles looming.
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Illinois 13 congestion prompts calls for action and frontage roads
City and business leaders warn that Illinois 13 will face growing gridlock if IDOT plans remain five to ten years away. Proposals include south and north frontage roads from 148 to Walton Way and from Williamson County Airport to Skyline Drive, with costs ranging from 1.1 to 4 million dollars plus land and rail crossing work.
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Salukis Ride Smooth to NIT Spotlight in 2002 Hometown Return
Fans welcomed the Salukis after a golden season with fond memories of 2002. Weber praised the team’s unity and rising national exposure as a boost for future recruiting. Kent Williams and Rolan Roberts reflected on tough away games, memorable moments, and the lasting impact of their season.
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AccuRACY Find Inaccuracies Hotline Info
A reader alert requests reports of inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan. Call the Accuracy Hotline at 529-5454 Ext 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext 5176 from elsewhere to report errors.
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