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SIU women drop a close one at UIC, 65-62

UIC overcame an early, 14-point deficit to beat the Southern Illinois women's basketball team on Saturday, 65-62, running off six-straight points in the final minute. The Salukis (6-9, 3-3) used a couple of big, 9-0 runs in the first half to build a 28-14 lead. SIU point guard Quierra Love hit a driving layup with 6:36 to go in the second quarter that doubled up the score.
By Tom Weber Jan 20, 2023 11:35 AM
Eagle Scout project yields kayak launches at Rend Lake

C. Tate Miller, 15, a member of Boy Scout Troop 103 in Mt. Vernon, recently installed two kayak launches at Rend Lake as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Submitted by Marcus Miller Sep 7, 2022 5:38 PM
State treasurer Frerichs makes swing through southern Illinois

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited the area this week to highlight programs that allow workers to save for their own retirement and help small nonprofits provide services to disadvantaged people.
Submitted by the Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Sep 7, 2022 5:12 PM
RLC partners with F.B. McAfoos for demonstration

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the first recipient of the Richard Edward Dunk Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
RLC Public Information Sep 7, 2022 5:02 PM
Rich Miller On Springfield: How much has Jesse White meant to down-ballot Democrats?

Jesse White became a singularly unifying force in Illinois politics. He routinely managed to win areas where no other Democrat could even hope to compete.
By Rich Miller Sep 7, 2022 4:50 PM
Sidebar: Culture of cruelty persists despite decades of warnings at Illinois-run mental health facility

This article was produced for ProPublica's Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Capitol News Illinois. Over a year ago, the security chief at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois sent an email to the head of the state agency that operates the facility, warning her of dangerous conditions inside.
By Molly Parker, Lee Enterprises Midwest Sep 7, 2022 4:06 PM
Brutal beatings, abuse plague state-run mental health facility, investigation reveals

Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue at Choate facility in Anna.
By Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois Sep 7, 2022 4:04 PM
Franklin County area briefs

News briefs from around the area.
Benton News staff report Sep 7, 2022 3:53 PM
SIU football opens season with 64-29 setback at Incarnate Word

Incarnate Word overcame a lengthy, pregame lightning delay and an in-game power outage to beat Southern Illinois, 64-29, in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.
By Tom Weber Sep 7, 2022 3:35 PM
Veterans on Parade: It's not too late for local veterans and first responders to sign up

Rain or shine, thousands of people will line Main Street in Marion Saturday morning for southern Illinois' biggest salute to veterans.
Marion Republican staff report Sep 7, 2022 3:27 PM

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