University returns ancient tablets to Iran TEHRAN
The University of Chicago returned 300 ancient clay tablets loaned from Iran and discovered in 1933 at Persepolis. The cuneiform Elamite tablets, dating to the Achaemenid era, were translated and published, aiding historians' understanding of daily life and language in ancient Persia.
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Subscribe options for The Southern Illinoisan paper
The Southern Illinoisan provides single and annual subscription details with contact numbers for Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto, Williamson County and other regions. It lists daily publication address at Carbondale, ownership by Lee Enterprises, and instructions for missed copies and address changes.
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Utica remembers those killed by tornado memorial
Utica towners and visitors gathered in drizzle near the Milestone Restaurant site for a memorial service honoring eight people who died. Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Rep. Frank Mantino attended as rescue and recovery work gave way to reflection and vows to rebuild the hard hit town.
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D-Spring Valley
Rod Blagojevich
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Joe Hogan
Illinois leaders honor Vince Demuzio at funeral in Carlinville
About 750 mourners attended the funeral for Sen. Vince Demuzio at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville. Gov. Blagojevich and top state officials attended. Demuzio, 62, died from colon cancer after a 29 year career advocating education and southern Illinois development. colleagues recalled his tough yet caring leadership.
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Fire devastates Blair Hall. EIU professors fear lost decades of research
Eastern Illinois University investigators probe a devastating Blair Hall blaze that gutted offices of the sociology and anthropology department. Faculty fear years of research data and irreplaceable books were ruined while arson is ruled out. Losses include rare autographed works and long term projects, leaving professors to start over as students offer support.
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Gary Foster
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Reed Benedict
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