Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Justin Lange
When commuters cross the Chester Bridge into Missouri from Illinois, they cannot miss the five fireworks stands located along the first mile. Many southern Illinois residents are making the annual trip over the border to Missouri, Kentucky or Indiana to purchase fireworks that are illegal in Illinois.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Amber Fijolek
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
2 hours ago by Andy Fruth
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
1 day ago
Former Jennies track standout Kristin Anderson finished seventh in her semifinal heat in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials Monday night in Eugene, Oregon at the Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.
Anderson's time of 9:59.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Kenneth Long
Emeritus physics professor P.N. Swamy used to drive to work every morning at SIUE.
A few weeks ago, Swamy said he tried using Madison County Transit's bus system to get to campus.
"I can afford to drive myself, but it's foolish not to use the buses," Swamy said.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Sydney Elliot
I wasn't used to being charged for water. I went to Germany and experienced for the first time being charged for water in a restaurant. In fact, water cost more than the wine and beer. I had heard the rumors, but wasn't sure what to think about it.
All over the Edwardsville area water is free: at Applebee's, 54th Street Bar & Grill, St.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Sydney Elliot
Director for the Office of Information Technology, Duane Schiffman, goes to work every morning and spends about 15 minutes deleting spam e-mails, but he isn't complaining.
"The delete key and your finger is a wonderful thing," Schiffman said. "I come in every morning, and the first thing I do is hold down my shift key and hit delete … if I don't recognize who it is from I don't read it.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
1 day ago by Raghvendra Singh
Neftali Torres' Central Cab service isn't just an essential element of the Warrensburg community, but is the virtual wheels for some working class families, students and senior citizens who commute.
"I have always driven; driving is what I do; that's my passion," Torres said.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago
QUINCY (AP) - As floodwaters slowly recede in some Illinois counties along the Mississippi River, they can't move fast enough for officials keeping a weary eye on damaged crops and strained levees.
No homes or businesses had been lost by Tuesday along the 54-mile Sny levee south of Quincy, but seepage damaged already-planted crops and has kept farmers from planting more, officials said.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
1 day ago by digitalBurg
The renewal of two charter school agreements and state appropriations requests for FY 2010 were among items approved by the UCM Board of Governors when it met June 18 on campus.
After hearing an update from Mike Wright, dean of the College of Education, on the status of university charter schools in the Kansas City area, the board approved motions to renew charter agreements for Academie Lafayette and Della Lamb Elementary Charter School.
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