Police step up holiday safety in Williamson County patrols
State police increase patrols on Illinois 13 between Carbondale and Marion during Black Friday period targeting speed lane changes and distracted driving. Trooper Rob Reynolds issued a written warning to Elizabeth Duckworth of Eldorado for speeding and rearview mirror items. Agencies stress DUI checks and seat belt enforcement amid heavy traffic.
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Daybreak truce raises cautious hope for peace
Gaza City Gaza Strip rockets quieted after a daybreak cease-fire raised cautious hopes for peace talks. The surprise truce, to start at 6 a.m., saw 11 rockets fired in the early hours and threats to resume attacks while Israel said it would refrain from retaliation to allow the cease-fire to take effect. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged restraint and patience as officials hoped for progress.
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New loan program aids first time buyers in Carbondale
In northeast Carbondale a 10 home subdivision funded by a $400,000 Illinois Housing Development Authority grant aims to help lower income families buy homes. Partners Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council Attucks Community Services and Illinois Community Action Development Corp coordinate subsidies to reduce typical prices from about $135,000 to roughly $75,000.
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Reis wraps up voyage of the voice at SIU athletics
LAKE BUENA VISTA Fla Mike Reis the SIU play by play announcer logged a busy Thanksgiving weekend broadcasting football and basketball from Orlando and Carbondale He flew between Illinois and Florida to cover all Salukis games The basketball team beat Tennessee Martin and Reis kept fans connected with nonstop action during a rare tournament day off
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