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State, local community colleges seeing an increase in enrollment
After three consecutive years of growth, Illinois community colleges are important to the state's education and workforce ...
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John Cherry was a faith-driven leader in Carbondale
CARBONDALE — John Cherry wore a ton of hats in the Carbondale community. He was a basketball player and hall-of-fame coach.
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SIU’s Morris Library hosts second concert in Yellow Moon Gyroid series Nov. 6
The second performance of the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library ...
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"Get Batty" for Bat Week at the Shawnee National Forest
Are you ready to get batty? The National Park Service's Bat Week kicks off today, celebrating bats and the many roles they ...
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Former Governor urges greater support for higher education
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, speaking at the Renewing Illinois Summit, called for greater support and funding for higher education and highlighted Illinois' colleges and universities' vital rol ...
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Susan Rude receives award honoring legendary coach's late wife
Legendary football coach John Elder presents the award named after his wife, the Judy Elder Spouse Award, to Susan Rude on Thursday in Sesser. SESSER — Behind any Hall of Fame football coach is a hall ...
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Confluence Books to host author reading, cookbook fundraiser
A lot is going on at Confluence Books! At 6 p.m. on October 24, there will be author and Carbondale native Kimberly France's public reading and book signing, and on ...