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Pritzker’s campaign asks for discrimination suit’s dismissal

One killed in Carbondale crash

Human remains found in Alexander County identified

Erv Coppi dead at 92

Senate advances Hardin County Work Camp measure

$100K bonus approved for University of Illinois president

Illinois EPA unveils online tutorial about recycling

Durbin: Woman accused of harassment went “way over the line”

Man attempt to pick up students waiting for the school bus

Murder charges against Gaege Bethune expected to be dropped

State and Local News

Pritzker’s campaign asks for discrimination suit’s dismissal

CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker’s campaign have asked a judge to toss out a racial discrimination lawsuit filed a few weeks before the November general election by 10 campaign workers. Lawyers

1 day ago by Robert Thies

One killed in Carbondale crash

CARBONDALE, IL. (WJPF) – One person was killed in a single vehicle car crash in Carbondale. It happened shortly after 5:30 AM Thursday morning in the 1000 block of East Walnut Street. Carbondale Police

1 day ago by Robert Thies

Human remains found in Alexander County identified

PULASKI COUNTY, IL. (WJPF) – Human remains found earlier this year in Alexander County have been identified as those of a missing Pulaski County man. Michael Neil, of Karnak, was reported missing in June

1 day ago by Robert Thies

Business News

Asia shares edge ahead, Fed caution drags on dollar
Asian shares inched cautiously higher on Monday amid conflicting signals on the chance of a truce in the Sino-U.S. trade dispute, while a new-found air of concern on the global outlook at the Federal Reserve undermined the dollar.
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Eastern Europe's chronic labor shortage is feeding into corporate takeover activity, with some companies making acquisitions to snap up skilled workers or obtain expertise needed to expand their businesses.
With new CEO, Telecom Italia 'opera' edges towards finale
Barely a year into the job as the boss of Italy's biggest telecoms company, Amos Genish had just finished celebrating a joint venture with electronics group Samsung at a dinner in South Korea when a WhatsApp message arrived sealing his fate.

The Dawghouse – River Radio Saluki Sports Coverage

SIU CLOSES SEASON WITH TOUGHEST TEST YET IN #1 NORTH DAKOTA STATE
SIU’s season has not gone how many foresaw it going. Between injuries, a midseason change at quarterback, and several close losses the Salukis have only mustered up a 2-8 record. Before the season began, playoff hopes were alight for many in the community but the final two weeks would truly shine a light on where […]
SALUKIS INK EVANSTON GUARD LANCE JONES
SIU Basketball picked up their first official commitment for the 2019 class on Wednesday when they signed Evanston combo guard Lance Jones. Jones averaged 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in his junior season, leading Evanston Township High School to a third place finish in the 4A playoffs. Jones also earned an All-State and […]
FIVE JOIN SIU SOFTBALL IN 2019 RECRUITING CLASS
CARBONDALE, Ill.- Southern Illinois head coach Kerri Blaylock has announced the addition of five student-athletes that have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Saluki softball program in the fall of 2019. Signing NLIs with the Salukis are pitcher Carlee Jo Clark (Carol Stream, Ill.), pitcher Sarah Harness (Bowling Green, Mo.), outfielder Aubree DePron (Blanchard, Okla.), […]

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