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Rockridge School District announces referendum for new elementary school
EDGINGTON, Ill. — The Rockridge School District will hold a referendum during the upcoming election that would fund a new elementary school. According to district officials, if the referendum is passed, there will be no change to the local tax rate. The proposal would fund a new elementary school that would be located on the junior and senior high school campus, and that facility would replace the district's three current elementary schools.
High school football special section 2024: Unity
Aug. 29—What to know about Unity before the Rockets kick off their season Friday night on the road at Prairie Central: Their quarterback is ...Dane Eisenmenger, who's back for his second year as Unity's starter after a breakout sophomore season. Eisenmenger was both efficient and productive as a passer in 2023, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes for 2,455 yards, 32 touchdowns and just ...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/29/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) With the last unofficial holiday weekend of summer coming up, the Illinois State Police & the Illinois Department of Transportation are sending out a clear message that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any other impairing substance is not a game. The state agencies are teaming up with more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to enforce the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign. There’ll be roadside safety checks, saturation patrols, and more tomorrow thru next Monday night, looking for impaired drivers and those speeding, not buckled up, or texting while driving.
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Washington baker wins 88 culinary awards at Illinois State Fair
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - In Dianna Wara’s home in Washington, she’s making food that proves she’s among the best bakers in the state. The 61-year-old has competed in culinary competitions at the Illinois State Fair for more than 20 years, but 2024 was her most successful year.
SIU’s Saluki Food Pantry Seeks Donations to Help Students
CARBONDALE (SIU NEWS) — The 2023-2024 academic year was a record-breaker for the Saluki Food Pantry at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, so a food drive is underway to ensure the pantry can continue to provide assistance to students in times of need, thus assuring they can focus on meeting their educational goals.
Marion Wildcats Football on STEVE-FM
Follow the ‘Cats all season on STEVE-FM with Gavin Murphy and Ben Greenberger bringing all the action to your ears. Over the air on 95.1 across ALL of southern Illinois, and everywhere else on the STEVE-FM app and here at 951stevefm.com.
Convicted ComEd 4 defendants ask judge to drop case after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for the four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists convicted of bribing one of the state's most powerful politicians have asked a judge to drop the case. The four defendants, who have not be sentenced, want Judge Manish Shah to dismiss the indictment against them and issue an acquittal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute. In June, the U.S....
BYU faces FCS foe in Southern Illinois that knows how to beat upper-division teams
Southern Illinois at BYU, Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting. BYU faces a tough schedule in its second Big 12 season after winning just two league games in 2023. For that reason, the Cougars cannot afford to drop a game against an FCS foe in their season opener. Southern Illinois is looking to take down an FBS opponent for the third straight season. The Salukis are 0-5 all-time against Big 12 teams but upset Northern Illinois and Northwestern in back-to-back seasons.
John A. Logan College announces an enrollment increase
John A. Logan College’s tenth-day enrollment numbers show a 2.8 percent rise in headcount and a 3.1 percent increase in credit hours compared to the previous year. School officials say this marks an 8.6 percent growth in overall enrollment since 2021. They say the increase in headcount and credit...
SIU’s Family Weekend 2024 to Feature ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Creator, Football and More
CARBONDALE – Celebrity guest speaker Dan Povenmire – the co-creator and executive producer of Disney’s Emmy Award-winning animated comedy series “Phineas and Ferb,” a grudge football match, tailgating, a craft sale, rock climbing, moonlight canoeing and s’mores, a Greek Sing, an outdoor movie and numerous other special activities are in store at SIU Carbondale’s Saluki Family Weekend, set for Sept. 19-21. Sean Cooney, assistant director of the Office of Student Engagement, says SIU is thrilled to welcome Saluki families back to campus for Family Weekend 2024.
Herrin Schools on Soft Lockdown Due to Unrelated Incident
HERRIN – Herrin Schools are on a soft lockdown this morning per guidance from the Herrin Police Department due to an incident happening that is unrelated to the school district. According to a Herrin Unit 4 School District Facebook post, a heightened police presence may be evident in the...
Centerstone hosting second annual Life;Story 5K event next weekend
CARBONDALE — Just a year after a successful debut, Centerstone is once again hosting its Life;Story 5K Run and Walk for Suicide Prevention next weekend, with an expectation to exceed last year’s success. “We have already surpassed the number of registered participants that we had last year, so...
Marion VA Health Care System to host Stand Down for Veterans
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - The Marion VA Health Care System will host a Stand Down for Veterans in September. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, veterans will have access to resources, food and clothing, hygiene products, and nonperishable food. There will also be VA support services and community resources available.
The Southern Illinois Truck Showdown returns for its third year
MARION, Ill. — Truck enthusiasts, start your engines, because the Southern Illinois Truck Showdown is back for its third year. According to the showdown, the event featured over 460 trucks last year, and this year even more participants are expected to showcase their prized vehicles. The event weekend starts...
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