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Claudia Vaughn Libbie of Pope County

Claudia Vaughn Libbie, 75, late of Pope County, Illinois, died peacefully on Nov. 22, 2021, surrounded by family at the home of her daughter.
Nov 27, 2021 2:14 PM
Daniel Lloyd Wilson of Harrisburg

Daniel Lloyd Wilson, 92, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away at his home on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.
Nov 26, 2021 11:04 AM
Marion Senior Citizens Center Club 60 is more like a 'teen town for seniors'

Jill Graskewicz set out to change the way the world views one of its most precious commodities, its senior population, and if the schedule of activities at Marion's Senior Citizens Center, or "Club 60" is any indicator, she has found success.
BY HOLLY KEE Nov 25, 2021 11:01 PM
Ivy League university president to discuss importance of HBCUs

CARBONDALE -- Ruth Simmons, president of Prairie View A&M University and the first African American to serve as president of an Ivy League university, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute in a virtual discussion next week. Simmons and John Shaw, institute director, will discuss Simmons' career in academic leadership and the unique role historically Black colleges play in higher education and social justice.
BY ALEE QUICK SIU News Service Nov 26, 2021 1:00 AM
Wildcat wrestlers open season with a win

The Marion Wildcats wrestling team opened their season on home mats, winning nine of 11 matches over the Goreville Blackcats for a decisive 60-24 win.
BY HOLLY KEE Nov 25, 2021 11:01 PM
1 million EVs: Inside the state's plan for electrifying the transportation sector Administration sees Illinois as 'best place in North America' to drive, manufacture an EV

With a pair of major policy victories in hand, Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, at the beginning of the month and shared a vision for his home state: "Illinois intends to become the best place in North America to drive and manufacture an electric vehicle."
BY JERRY NOWICKI Nov 25, 2021 11:01 PM
New congressional maps signed into law Pritzker says maps reflect Illinois' diversity, preserve minority representation

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation redrawing the state's congressional district maps, saying they reflect Illinois' diversity and preserve minority representation.
BY PETER HANCOCK Nov 25, 2021 11:01 PM
Jacob Emmanuel 'Jake' Brandon of Pinckneyville

Jacob Emmanuel "Jake" Brandon, 35, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 10:21 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Nov 26, 2021 11:06 AM
THE TRADITION CONTINUES: Candy Cane Lane is set to open Friday at West Frankfort City Park -- thanks to lots of Tim Murphy's friends who wanted to pay tribute

Tim Murphy's beloved Candy Cane Lane, a southern Illinois favorite, will continue in West Frankfort, thanks to more than 60 of his friends who have volunteered to keep the tradition alive.
BY HOLLY KEE Nov 23, 2021 11:01 PM
Blood, platelet donors needed over holidays

As many prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and look ahead at a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets.
SUBMITTED BY JOE ZYDLO Nov 23, 2021 11:01 PM

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