Debate highlights contrasts in 12th District race
Democratic Bill Enyart Republican Jason Plummer and Green Paula Cultural and Civic Center clashed on stage at Marion debate with tense exchanges and audience disruption. Plummer framed as pro-southern Illinois solutions while Enyart focused on Plummer, Bresler said his views defined the discussion amid unruly crowd.
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Third Gop Debate Set for Oct 3 at Lindenwood University
For more watch a broadcast from Thursday's debate at www.thesouthern.com. The third debate between candidates for the 12th Congressional District will take place Oct. 3 at Lindenwood University in Belleville. Sponsors include The Southern Illinoisan WSIU-TV the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute the Belleville News Democrat and Lindenwood University.
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Pension costs rise as pension fund lowers return estimate
SPRINGFIELD The state's largest employee pension system reduced its expected investment return, raising future pension costs and straining next year's budget. Gov. Quinn warns rising costs threaten funding for schools and welfare, while a consultant's report spurred the move. Local coverage notes comments from State Rep. John Bradley and mentions a statewide ballot pension amendment.
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SIU Carbondale Faces Federal Probe Over Threats
Federal authorities and the FBI investigate two threats against Southern Illinois University Carbondale. A bomb threat at Brush Towers prompted evacuation of hundreds. A second, unspecified threat was reported Wednesday. Details of the mailed letters remain unreleased as investigators proceed.
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German pitmasters travel to Murphysboro for barbecue cook-off
Uli Wette and three teammates journeyed from Munich while two arrived from Koblenz Germany to compete with 75 teams at the Praise the Lord Barbecue Cook-Off in Murphysboro The Grand Champion Buffet featured Cache River Band and a street dance with Bill Harper performing on Saturday Awards were set for 6 pm near 17th Street Bar & Grill Wette read Mike Mills book Peace Love and Barbecue and planned pork shoulder and ribs contests for the team.
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