Crash on Illinois 3 Kills 9 Year Old Boy
A three vehicle crash on Illinois 3 at Shawneetown Trail Road at 12 16 p m left a 9 year old boy dead and his mother badly injured. Brandy L Marchildon 20 of Chester drove southbound and veered after trying to pull over for an oncoming overloaded vehicle. Her truck collided with Lia Lisa Saling 44 of Dexter City Ohio in a northbound Tahoe. The Tahoe was broadsided by a pickup driven by Jason P Niebruegge 31 of Walmeyer. Niebruegge and passenger Sarah M Gregson 31 of Waterloo refused treatment.
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Hundreds join student rally over professors pay and respect
A Thursday dawn protest began at 12 01 a m with hundreds of students marching through the Student Center to press for a settlement and higher regard for professors. Chancellor aide Rod Sievers said negotiations continue with hope for an agreement while students like Rheanna Pulley and Landon Getz voiced support and noted some class cancellations.
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Negotiations Restart As SIUC Faculty Strike Continues
SIUC talks resume with a federal mediator as faculty demand a clear definition of financial emergency and concessions aimed at transparency. The administration offers include no furloughs for 2012 and a wage re opener tied to state funding gains, while picketing and supplies delivery accompany ongoing contract talks.
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Council Delays Action on $6.5 Million Hotel Project
City officials meet with H and H Consulting on Wednesday to review a proposed 60 to 85 room hotel at the former Hi-3 motel site. The consulting study warns of weak area demand and potential hotel failures if expansion occurs, while local citizens urge denial of TIF funds.
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Muslims Celebrate Eid al Adha at SIU Campus Event
Carbondale Mayor Joel Fritzler and SIU officials joined interfaith guests for Eid al Adha festivities. Organizers highlighted family customs, a kids buffet, and a Khalid Meksem talk on Abrahamic sacrifice. SIU notes 34 Muslim faculty, 445 Muslim students, and 850 Muslims in the community.
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Illinois lawmakers weigh expanded gambling this week
Lawmakers could vote on gambling expansion during the final fall veto session amid budget woes facility closures layoffs and tax break talk. The plan adds five casinos including one in Chicago and allows slots at tracks with oversight and downstate funding aims. Governor Quinn voiced concerns about oversaturation and cautioned against proposals he sees as bad for Illinois.
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