FBI probes SIU Carbondale threat still under review
FBI and campus police continue investigating a mailed threat at SIU Carbondale. No arrests reported as classes remained normal. officials say the threat is not linked to other campus threats or regional unrest. A campus safety alert went out after the FBI warning, with university officials stressing caution.
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SIU Carbondale
FBI
Brad Ware
SIU
Ware
Middle East
North Africa
Rod Sievers
Sievers
Rita Cheng
Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off attracts record field
The Praise the Lord Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off marks its 25th year attracting 76 teams from 14 states and Germany, the largest field yet. Amy Mills of 17th Street Bar & Grill notes growth from 62 teams last year as events begin with a 4 p.m. band performance and a 5:30 p.m. fish fry buffet at the 17th Street Warehouse. Grand champions buffet set for 5:30 p.m. Friday with tickets at 22 dollars.
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Murphysboro High School
Crimson Express
17Th Street
12th District candidates debate issues tonight in Marion
The Illinois 12th Congressional District contenders Paula Bradshaw Bill Enyart and Jason Plummer meet for a 90 minute debate at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center The Southern Illinoisan sponsors with WSIU TV Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and the Belleville News Democrat The event aims to inform voters ahead of November selections
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Illinois’ 12Th Congressional District
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Green Party
Paula Bradshaw
Bill Enyart
Jason Plummer
Southern Illinoisan
Wsiu TV
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Belleville News-Democrat
William Enyart
Gary Metro
Southern
Williamson County plans new courtroom at courthouse
Williamson County announces a $1.2 million addition to Williamson County Courthouse to add at least one new courtroom with a 106 seat main chamber, judge's chamber, jury room and conference spaces. The project aims to modernize and expand court access, with electronic recording and media audio feeds. Page 5A.
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Marion
Doug Williams
Williamson County Public Building Commission
Williams
Building Commission
Rick Basler
Basler
Williamsor County
Stephen Rickers
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