Local grad Cory Bailey reflects on Cardinals career and homecoming
Former Crab Orchard and Marion High School standout Cory Bailey recalls his nine year stint as a relief pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals. He says he feels blessed for the opportunity and the chance to play major league ball and come home to Marion.
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Unions Mulling Strike Date at SIU Carbondale
A.J. Stoner, president of the Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association, says the union will meet Friday to discuss setting a strike date. Negotiations have progressed mainly by patching up past grievances rather than advancing toward an ideal contract on the SIU Carbondale campus.
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Prisons face food supply strain over unpaid bills
Illinois Department of Corrections faced delays in paying vendors, sparking fears of food shortages. CFO Bryan Gleckler warned in a June letter that failure to pay could prevent meeting inmate food needs, raising security concerns at several locations. The report notes the state owes the juvenile justice system over $200,000.
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Southern Illinois divided over secession roots observed
Dec 20, 1860 marked South Carolina's move to secede, igniting nationwide tension as Lincoln's election deepened North South rift. Southern Illinois hosted divided loyalties with Union and Confederate sympathizers, noted by Mike Jones of the Gen John A Logan Museum.
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