Governor appoints two SIU board members with Edwardsville ties
Governor Quinn appointed two new members to the SIU board connected to Edwardsville as Portwood, a longtime Edwardsville campus leader who started in 1980 and earned history degrees at SIUE, retired in 2010. The moves, praised by State Sen. Haine, aim to restore board functionality after months of inaction amid tensions and prior rejection of initial nominees.
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Regional conference highlights youth and entrepreneurship focus
Local leaders gathered at John A. Logan for a conference sponsored by Hoosier Energy Delta Regional Authority JALC ConnectSI and the Illinois PTAC speakers included Mildred Warner Cornell professor and Mark Drabenstott global ecommerce expert Warner urged prioritizing youth and young families while Drabenstott emphasized entrepreneurship and regional cooperation Public questions and networking followed the talks with ConnectSI providing updates and optimism for future ideas.
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Job market improves as Dow hits record high on hiring gains
Labor Department lifts February and March job estimates by 114000, boosting total payroll growth to 208000 per month from November to April. Unemployment falls to 7.2 percent while Fed keeps rates near zero. Higher pay overall, despite lower weekly earnings, supports consumer spending amid housing recovery and stock market optimism. SolarCity adds 177 jobs in April as housing upswing raises demand for solar systems.
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Closing Stocks On Nasdaq And NYSE Mixed Amid Market Slump
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Darnell auto dealer arrested over deceptive sales
A Williamson County dealer, Darnell of RTO, faces a state lawsuit alleging deceptive used car sales, failing to process titles, and refusals to refund customers. Nine complaints report losses from $500 to nearly $3,500, with claims of faulty trades, unpaid loans, and repeated engine problems.
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Grain futures mixed on Chicago Board of Trade
Grain futures were mixed with July wheat down to 7.21 a bushel, July corn at 6.6125, July oats up to 3.88, and July soybeans at 13.8725. Beef and pork prices on the CME fell as June live cattle and May feeder cattle declined to 1.2182 and 1.3877 per pound respectively.
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June lean hogs slip to 92.17 cents a pound
The Associated Press reports June lean hog futures fell 0.65 cent to 92.17 cents per pound, reflecting modest pressure in live cattle and pork markets as trading closes.
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