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BREAKING NEWS

May 9th, 2008
Some lawmakers considering scaled back construction plan
Three IDOT employees honored for heroism on the job
Medicaid patient records now online for doctors
Community leaders asked to mentor future leaders
Olives recalled due to glass pieces possibly in jars
Murphysboro boil order lifted
Saline County authorities make biggest drug bust in their history
Patrons may see higher prices at farmer's markets this summer
Donors' reception set at John A. Logan Museum
Mulkeytown man injured in motorcycle wreck
Scholarship established in honor of deceased photojournalism student
"Creations of the Spirit" art exhibit on display next Friday

May 8th, 2008
Voters get to decide on "con-con" this November
Unemployment workshop scheduled later this month
Franklin-Williamson Human Services names new director of development
Strong-arm robbery reported at SIUC
Police looking for suspect in Carbondale armed robbery
Region 24 baseball begins tonight at Rent One Park
Community leaders to be honored at breakfast Friday
Shawnee Community College preparing for drama camp in June
Casino revenue down again for April
Governor to attend I-57 dedication for Ken Gray
Suspect wanted in Carbondale fatal shooting arrested, released

May 7th, 2008
Firefighters gaining experience in new academy
Spring Sing event times
SIUC announces numbers for dean's list
Public meetings with Carbondale city manager candidates set
Boil order in Murdale lifted
Southern Illinois students named "agbassadors" for SIUC
Benton man injured in car accident Wednesday morning
Student arrested for making bomb threat to school
Mulkeytown couple dies in motorcycling accident
Pinckneyville mayor says utility department is costing the city too much
Faulty wiring blamed for Marion business fire; owner says they'll stay in town
John A. Logan Health Education Complex to close at noon
Feds pledge $1.3 billion for new FutureGen concept

May 6th, 2008
Dispatchers, parking service agents agree on new contract with SIUC
Two suspects sought in apparent roadside stabbing
Man convicted on attempted burglary from November 2007 incident
City employee in trouble for allegedly stealing equipment
Brown Bag Concerts start Wednesday in Carbondale
Man faces charges after allegedly confronting police officer with gun
Boil order issued in Murphysboro
"Walk with the Dogs" raises money for pancreatic cancer research
Ina police chief on leave, city looking for interim official
Robert "Dog" Connell to be laid to rest
Rend Lake Water Festival starts today
Entrants sought for 12th annual "Pig Out"
Miss Illinois special speaker at honors achievers banquet

May 5th, 2008
$7 million winning lottery ticket sold in Mount Vernon
Marion city council cancels meeting over commissioner's death
Joppa man killed in two-vehicle fatal accident
State police to enforce construction zone speed limits with photos
Sparta gets funds for new water treatment plan
Saline, Hamilton counties see spikes in anhydrous ammonia thefts
Saluki Family Day in Chicago set for June 7
Shawnee Health names new chief financial officer
Marion man sent to prison over car burglary
2.7 temblor felt near St. Louis
Theme picked for 2008 Murphysboro Apple Festival
Man awaits bond hearing on domestic battery charge
Photojournalism student killed in wreck to receive degree posthumously



FRONT PAGE

May 12th, 2008
Region's largest foster care agency threatened by lack of funds
Lawmakers consider scaling back construction plan
SIUC graduates ready to face future
Officials seek public opinion on tax assessor position
Facebook ads brought to you by SIUC student
Rain reaping havoc on farmers markets
Strength with a smile Benton woman continues work with Relay for Life as she battles cancer herself
Fitness instructor doesn't let work stop her from being mom

May 11th, 2008
Region's largest foster care agency threatened by lack of funds
Lawmakers consider scaling back construction plan
SIUC graduates ready to face future
Officials seek public opinion on tax assessor position
Facebook ads brought to you by SIUC student
Rain reaping havoc on farmers markets
Strength with a smile Benton woman continues work with Relay for Life as she battles cancer herself
Fitness instructor doesn't let work stop her from being mom

May 10th, 2008
IDOT employees honored for heroic act
Fitness instructor doesn't let work stop her from being mom
Miners open tonight in Marion against defending Northern League champs
SIU calls alleged violation 'false'
Lawmakers consider scaling back construction plan
SIUC graduates ready to face future
SIUC grad motivates students at commencement ceremony
Region's largest foster care agency threatened by lack of funds
Couple arrested in 'big' drug bust

May 9th, 2008
SIU calls alleged violation 'false'
SIUC grad motivates students at commencement ceremony
Miners open tonight in Marion against defending Northern League champs
IDOT employees honored for heroic act
Couple arrested in 'big' drug bust

May 8th, 2008
Blagojevich shrugs off criticism for moving IDOT jobs into region
Cyclone hits home
Gray gets his day, his highway
A postage stamp is forever
Ex-women's basketball player's letter accuses SIU of wrongdoing
State House shoots down pay raises

May 7th, 2008
Running down a dream
Motorcycle accident claims couple's lives
State House shoots down pay raises
SIUC student comes forward about encounter with man convicted of sexual assault

May 6th, 2008
Obama nears nomination after North Carolina win
'What are your dreams?'
Earthquake conference tells of scary possibilities
Pit bull shot by cops after an attack
Investigation finds 'deficiencies' at Heartland
State cracks down in work zones

May 5th, 2008
SIUC senior killed at work site to get degree posthumously
State cracks down in work zones
Groups try to save Skilled Care Unit
Report: 10,000 dead in one Myanmar town from cyclone
Benton-bound emplyees opposed to transfer
Pinckneyville skilled care shutdown faces hurdle
Forby: IDOT jobs transfer first discussed two years ago



LOCAL

May 12th, 2008
Anna Citry Council discusses revisions to ordinances
Brothers graduate with perfect attendance
Walk to raise money to help fight cancer
Strong winds cause headaches in region
Cairo students take their case for more funding to Springfield
Southern Barbeque goes out of business after 38 years

May 11th, 2008
Anna Citry Council discusses revisions to ordinances
Brothers graduate with perfect attendance
Walk to raise money to help fight cancer
Strong winds cause headaches in region
Cairo students take their case for more funding to Springfield
Southern Barbeque goes out of business after 38 years

May 10th, 2008
Former Benton resident writes book about tornado
Last energy symposium plugs into sustainability
'Under These Same Stars'
Brothers graduate with perfect attendance
SIUC honors Rendleman on graduation

May 9th, 2008
Where the wild things sing
LEAD SI urges community leaders to be mentors
Bond is new director of development at FWHS
Last energy symposium plugs into sustainability

May 8th, 2008
Inexperienced firefighters learn the ropes at fire academy
Fugitive turns herself in to police
Durbin urges Great Lakes to finalize agreement
Police seek suspect in armed robbery

May 7th, 2008
Pinckneyville twins earn college degrees, high school diplomas simultaneously
JALC honors include youngest grad ever
Wednesday morning fire damages Marion business
Mayor discusses utilities department's efficiency

May 6th, 2008
Stabbing referred to as random act of violence
Police chief goes on leave after DUI citation
City employee charged with burglary
Carbondale City Council curbing development
Planting a new life Former Maytag workers find hope in RLC's horticulture program
'Dog' remembered

May 5th, 2008
Locals celebrate Israeli independence
Planting a new life Former Maytag workers find hope in RLC's horticulture program
Three vie for SIUC dean position
Fifth-graders win Murphysboro Apple Festival slogan contest
Mount Vernon man wins Lotto jackpot
Three counties report spike in anhydrous ammonia thefts



SPORTS

May 12th, 2008
Pinto faces tough decision for Miners
Garcia ends drought

May 11th, 2008
Pinto faces tough decision for Miners
Garcia ends drought

May 10th, 2008
Lady Bulldogs erase all doubt
Miners top Railcats to win opener
Dennis tosses 172 pitches in Logan's tourney win
Drake tops Missouri State to claim first tournament title in 14 years
Bears, 'Dogs reach title game

May 9th, 2008
Lady Bulldogs erase all doubt
Salukis rally late, defeat Redbirds
Vols win Region 24 opener
Bears, 'Dogs reach title game
Salukis shut out in MVC opener
Carbondale, Marion girls qualify for state
Cahokia runs away with South Seven boys track championship
Benton wins eighth straight

May 8th, 2008
Carterville wins 10th consecutive BDC title
Kelly hopes to continue hot bat at Illinois State
Haas becomes third Saluki to be named MVC Player of the Year
Salukis shut out in MVC opener
Herrin, Nashville win SIRR track titles
Faidley leads Drake into MVC tournament semifinals

May 7th, 2008
Bound for Baylor
SIU Coaches Caravan brings bigwigs to the fans
Carbondale boys tennis could be state competitor
Back to the ballpark
Dexter has become an unexpected leader for Century
SIU softball prepares for postseason

May 6th, 2008
RLC high jumper Merriweather qualifies for U.S. Olympic trials
A different start for Miners
Southern Illinoisan Sports Podcast: The Miners
Relive the best SIU memories
Wildcats' offense explodes in victory
Murphysboro, A-J softball battle to seven-inning tie
Big third inning leads Pinckneyville to win
Lions tee off in five-inning rout
Weather puts hold on Carbondale tennis' shot at 10-0 record

May 5th, 2008
Anna-Jonesboro beats Harrisburg; snaps Bulldogs' 21-game winning streak
Miners add two in Frontier League draft
Marion bats explode in fifth inning to beat Carbondale 11-0



OUTDOORS

May 10th, 2008
The 15-minute turkey hunt

May 8th, 2008
Fishing trip ruined as cold front haunts me
0509 Fishing Report
0509 Outdoors Notes
The 15-minute turkey hunt



BUSINESS

May 12th, 2008
KB Bar B Que celebrates its one-year anniversary in Marion
Farming flowers Hilliard's wholesale peonies rooted in 1920s
SIUC grad's hobby brightens almost anything

May 11th, 2008
KB Bar B Que celebrates its one-year anniversary in Marion
Farming flowers Hilliard's wholesale peonies rooted in 1920s
SIUC grad's hobby brightens almost anything

May 10th, 2008
KB Bar B Que celebrates its one-year anniversary in Marion
Farming flowers Hilliard's wholesale peonies rooted in 1920s
SIUC grad's hobby brightens almost anything
Hood comes a long way to succeed in the business world



LIFESTYLES

May 12th, 2008
Summer camp: How to send your doubts packing
Travel Briefs
For the love of music
How Stuff Works: Holding Your Breath

May 11th, 2008
Summer camp: How to send your doubts packing
Travel Briefs
For the love of music
How Stuff Works: Holding Your Breath

May 10th, 2008
Area priest sees Pope
I'm wearing pink, if that helps
Summer camp: How to send your doubts packing
How Stuff Works: Holding Your Breath
Travel Briefs
For the love of music
Personality quiz matches kids with camps

May 9th, 2008
Area priest sees Pope
I'm wearing pink, if that helps
Light the night: Brighten your outdoor spaces for the summer

May 8th, 2008
Scrimp your way An affordable getaway can be yours this season
Light the night: Brighten your outdoor spaces for the summer
Ant season is here
Gardeners dig buried pots
Magical dish cleaning

May 7th, 2008
Become a thrill seeker
Site has remodeling questions answered
Scrimp your way An affordable getaway can be yours this season
All the fun of ice cream without the drips

May 6th, 2008
Toast mom with tea This easy-to-put-together party is a perfect present
New stuff

May 5th, 2008
Feeling down? Try walking the blues away
Midnight munching: Is it really bad for you?



OPINION

May 12th, 2008
Blago's credibility holds up bulldozers
Voice of the Reader 5-11

May 11th, 2008
Blago's credibility holds up bulldozers
Voice of the Reader 5-11

May 10th, 2008
Take some time to thank your mom
One down, two to go
Community involvement is a winning strategy for SIUC
Blago's credibility holds up bulldozers
The U.S. war on journalists
Voice of the Reader
Voice of the Reader 5-10
Leaders focus on growing our region
Here's my advice: Never, never quit

May 9th, 2008
Voice of the Reader
Here's my advice: Never, never quit
History disputes 'common knowledge' on Israel's heritage

May 8th, 2008
Voice of the Reader
Ups and Downs
Today's I-57 exists because of Gray

May 7th, 2008
Pay hike for state lawmakers? No way!
Voice of the Reader 5-7
Are we a nation of hall monitors?
Voice of the Reader

May 6th, 2008
Work zone speeders risking big fines
Voice of the Reader
Hillary Clinton: Terminator IV

May 5th, 2008
Is the Rev. Wright seeking to derail Obama's campaign?
Voice of the Reader
Can a Constitutional Convention save pension plan?



TRAVEL

May 5th, 2008
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island with a difference.
CYBERTRIPS: Try a country getaway in West Virginia's scenic, historic Eastern Panhandle
Oregon coast: Wild, affordable, uncrowded, and doable by car
Gardens and tea on Vancouver Island in British Columbia
City family finds outdoor fun with Oregon adventures
Portland: Perfect day trip destination
Portland: High weirdness in Nirvana
TRAVEL BRIEFS: 5/5 to 5/11

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