Region submerged after strong storms flood Southern Illinois and Missouri
Region remains flooded as last week’s storms dumped substantial rain in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri. Army Corps spokesman Alan Dooley notes uncertainty about total submerged land while Rend Lake expands from 18,400 to about 24,000 acres and water levels rise over 7 feet above the summer recreation level.
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Miners Draw Big Crowds as Season Tickets Fill Fast
The Southern Illinois Miners attracted over 250000 fans last season, averaging above 5000 per game to lead the Frontier League. A season ticket waiting list exists while individual and group tickets remain. home opener is 7 05 p m Saturday May 24 with ticket info at 998-8499.
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Miners to Install New Scoreboards and Giveaways
Southern Illinois Miners will install two scoreboards on the suites facade at Rent One Ballpark to improve visibility from all viewing areas. New in game promotions include a car and a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Erik Haag, vice president of operations, cites community support and plans to host high school football with a portable moving mound under discussion.
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Southern Illinois
John A. Logan College
Illinois kids healthier now than two decades ago study says
Illinois Kid Count 2008 reports more preschool enrollment, fewer children in substitute care, and 70 percent more insured children compared with a decade ago. Regional poverty remains high in Alexander and Pulaski counties. Voices for Illinois Children urged continued work, noting economic security parallels between Southern Illinois and Chicago. Baby Talk prek program highlighted.
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Voices For Illinois Children
Williamson County Early Childhood Cooperative
Anna Jackson
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SIUC
Alexander County
Pulaski
Roy Hancock
Illinois Community College System Foundation
Southern Illinois
Chicago
Hancock
Saluki Invitational Heads to Crab Orchard Amid Rain Delays
The Crab Orchard Golf Club in Carterville prepares to host the Saluki Invitational after record rainfall flooded parts of venues and forced moving the event from Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center in Carbondale. SIU coach Diane Daugherty praises Steve Heckel for accommodating. Tee times expected around 2 to 3 p.m. each day with limited carts and rallying food for fans and officials.
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SIU
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Crab Orchard
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