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Biden to release his presidential memoir after the midterms
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Biden to release his presidential memoir after the midterms
Former President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd during a fundraising event with the South Carolina Democratic Party at the Columbia Museum of Art on February 27, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. The event...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/biden-to-release-his-presidential-memoir-after-the-midterms/
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US Mint to begin striking commemorative coin featuring Trump
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US Mint to begin striking commemorative coin featuring Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears on ABC News' 'This Week' on Jan. 25, 2026. (ABC News)(WASHINGTON) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday released a rendering of a commemorative coin...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/us-mint-to-begin-striking-commemorative-coin-featuring-trump/
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Wildfires prompt state of emergency, air quality alert in Minnesota
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Wildfires prompt state of emergency, air quality alert in Minnesota
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks before Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appear on stage during...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/wildfires-prompt-state-of-emergency-air-quality-alert-in-minnesota/
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Nashville notes: Russell Dickerson’s Sandwich and Dan + Shay’s ‘Jesus’
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Nashville notes: Russell Dickerson’s Sandwich and Dan + Shay’s ‘Jesus’
Dan + Shay will release the track "Her, the Kids, and Jesus" on July 24, ahead of the Aug. 21 arrival of their new album, Young. You can check out a preview on their socials.Country Music Hall of Famer...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/nashville-notes-russell-dickersons-sandwich-and-dan-shays-jesus/
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Yale faces backlash for talks with the Justice Department regarding its admissions
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Yale faces backlash for talks with the Justice Department regarding its admissions
In this April 29, 2024, file photo, Yale University President Maurie McInnis attends an event in New York. (John Lamparski/Getty Images, FILE)(NEW HAVEN, Conn.) -- Yale University said it's negotiating...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/yale-faces-backlash-for-talks-with-the-justice-department-regarding-its-admissions/
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1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
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1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
Passengers who were injured during a boat incident are treated by emergency services at Gashouse Cove on July 14, 2026 in San Francisco, California. A rescue mission continues after 16 people were rescued...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/1-dead-3-missing-after-boat-sinks-near-alcatraz-island-in-san-francisco-bay/
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Andy Serkis marks start of production on ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’
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Andy Serkis marks start of production on ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’
The official cast list for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.' (Warner Bros. Pictures)Production has started on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/andy-serkis-marks-start-of-production-on-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum/
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Ashley Cooke drops song titles, even more clues about album #2
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Ashley Cooke drops song titles, even more clues about album #2
Ashley Cooke's self-titled second album (Big Loud)What do gold stars, a glass of wine, California, Florida, hotel keys, acoustic guitars, a journal, a pen and Geminis have to do with Ashley Cooke's self-titled...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/ashley-cooke-drops-song-titles-even-more-clues-about-album-2/
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Rend Lake College eyes AI use policy
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Rend Lake College eyes AI use policy
Rend Lake College moves toward a “Responsible AI Use” policy to guide staff and protect sensitive data, while trustees also advance a balanced FY2027 budget for...
https://www.morningsentinel.com/news/rend-lake-college-eyes-ai-use-policy-821de98d
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Salem Township Highway Department schedules Thursday and Friday road oilings
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Salem Township Highway Department schedules Thursday and Friday road oilings
Salem Township Highway Department will be oiling and chipping the following roads on Thursday, July 16, beginn...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/salem-township-highway-department-schedules-thursday-and-friday-road-oilings/
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Kaskaskia College representatives honored at 2026 ICCTA annual convention
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https://www.ibjonline.com/2026/07/15/kaskaskia-college-representatives-honored-at-2026-iccta-annual-convention/
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Marion County Sheriff wants to ban Kratom and 7-OH
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Marion County Sheriff wants to ban Kratom and 7-OH
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps wants to ban the over-the-counter sale and delivery of Kratom and 7-OH in u...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/marion-county-sheriff-wants-to-ban-kratom-and-7-oh/
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Centralia City Schools approve one-year contract with faculty
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Centralia City Schools approve one-year contract with faculty
The Centralia City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday approved one-year contractual agreements with both th...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/centralia-city-schools-approve-one-year-contract-with-faculty/
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Unit One Board Takes Action on Personnel
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Unit One Board Takes Action on Personnel | News#
The Mulberry Grove Unit 1 Board of Education met Monday evening and approved several personnel items for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Jill Wright was hired as the junior high special education teacher,...
https://wgel.com/news/2026/07/unit-one-board-takes-action-on-personnel-2/
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Board Grapples with Expense of Demolishing Abandoned House
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Board Grapples with Expense of Demolishing Abandoned House — The Villagers Voice
"Your Voice That Bridges The Area Communities Together."
http://www.thevillagersvoice.com/board-grapples-with-expense-of-demolishing-abandoned-house/
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Marion County Sheriff wants to ban Kratom and 7-OH
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Marion County Sheriff wants to ban Kratom and 7-OH
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps wants to ban the over-the-counter sale and delivery of Kratom and 7-OH in u...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/marion-county-sheriff-wants-to-ban-kratom-and-7-oh/
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Centralia City Schools approve one-year contract with faculty
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Centralia City Schools approve one-year contract with faculty
The Centralia City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday approved one-year contractual agreements with both th...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/centralia-city-schools-approve-one-year-contract-with-faculty/
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New tavern proposed for rural Iuka
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New tavern proposed for rural Iuka
The Marion County Board's Liquor Committee tabled action on a liquor license for the new proposed Bottoms Up T...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/new-tavern-proposed-for-rural-iuka-2/
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Correctional center employees admit to depriving inmate of civil rights
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Correctional center employees admit to depriving inmate of civil rights
A Lawrence Correctional Officer and Correctional Lieutenant have admitted in federal court to conspiring to de...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/new-tavern-proposed-for-rural-iuka/
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Highway Engineer Begins Work to Replace Three Worst Township Bridges in Marion County
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Highway Engineer Begins Work to Replace Three Worst Township Bridges in Marion County
The Marion County Road and Bridge Committee will recommend to the full county board that work begin to replace...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/highway-engineer-begins-work-to-replace-three-worst-township-bridges-in-marion-county/
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Police Beat for Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
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Police Beat for Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Salem Police arrested 24-year-old Geovani Santiso-Ventura for battery following an incident involving two men ...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/police-beat-for-wednesday-july-15th-2026/
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Meet Anna Garner, the Leader-Union’s Newest Reporter
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https://www.leaderunion.com/2026/07/15/meet-anna-garner-the-leader-unions-newest-reporter/
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Bids for Road Work to be Let, Health Insurance Discussion Tabled at Carmi Township Board Meeting
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Bids for Road Work to be Let, Health Insurance Discussion Tabled at Carmi Township Board Meeting — The Villagers Voice
"Your Voice That Bridges The Area Communities Together."
http://www.thevillagersvoice.com/bids-for-road-work-to-be-let-health-insurance-discussion-tabled-at-carmi-township-board-meeting/
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Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
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Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois July 13, 2026 Article Summary JB Pritzker signed 31 new laws on Friday...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/pritzker-signs-new-laws-on-birth-control-ai-regulations-play-based-learning/
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2026 07/18 – David G. Hunter
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2026 07/18 – David G. Hunter
David G. Hunter, 73, of Alma, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at his residence. Per David's wishes...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/2026-07-18-david-g-hunter/
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2026 07/02 – Helen Elizabeth Lamb
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2026 07/02 – Helen Elizabeth Lamb
Helen Elizabeth Lamb, 99, of Centralia, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at her...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/2026-07-02-3/
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2026 07/16 – Timothy Ray Wimberly Sr. (Wimbo)
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2026 07/16 – Timothy Ray Wimberly Sr. (Wimbo)
Timothy Ray Wimberly Sr. (Wimbo), 60, of Centralia passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born on January 6...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/2026-07-16/
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2026 07/18 – Anne Deley
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2026 07/18 – Anne Deley
Anne Deley, born Virginia Anne Williams on the 12th of June 1936, to Gerald Preston and Velma Ester Burke Will...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/294041/
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2026 07/18 – Stephanie Renee Lewis
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2026 07/18 – Stephanie Renee Lewis
Stephanie Renee Lewis, age 36, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hos...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/294038/
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The Book Report – July 15
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The Book Report – July 15 — The Villagers Voice
"Your Voice That Bridges The Area Communities Together."
http://www.thevillagersvoice.com/the-book-report-july-15/
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Salem, Mt. Vernon Bowlers in Strong Position Heading into Final Two Days of Qualifying Left at Junior Gold Nationals
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Salem, Mt. Vernon Bowlers in Strong Position Heading into Final Two Days of Qualifying Left at Junior Gold Nationals
With two of four qualifying blocks complete at the 2026 Junior Gold Championships in Minneapolis, several bowl...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/salem-mt-vernon-bowlers-in-strong-position-heading-into-final-two-days-of-qualifying-left-at-junior-gold-nationals/
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Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Results
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Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Results
In Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball action from yesterday...Be Still Spa beat Big Dig Energy (21-12, 21-15), S...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/15/salem-recreation-sand-volleyball-results-5/
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Tom Cruise to join star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
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Tom Cruise to join star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
Tom Cruise appears in this image. (FIFA)The closing ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got bigger.FIFA announced in a press release Tuesday that it has added Tom Cruise to its closing ceremony...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/tom-cruise-to-join-star-studded-2026-fifa-world-cup-closing-ceremony/
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Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics
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Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics
Sunisa Lee prepares to perform her routine during the Artistic Gymnastics, Women's Balance Beam Final at the Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 5th, 2024, in Paris, France....
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/suni-lee-announces-gymnastics-return-2-years-ahead-of-la-olympics/
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United to offer blocked middle seat option in Economy Plus
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United to offer blocked middle seat option in Economy Plus
United is unveiling a new seating option blocking off the middle seat. (United Airlines)(NEW YORK) The woes of airplane middle seats are soon to be eradicated for some United Airlines passengers.The Chicago-based...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/united-to-offer-blocked-middle-seat-option-in-economy-plus/
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Justices pitch lawmakers on enhanced security in rare Hill appearance
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Justices pitch lawmakers on enhanced security in rare Hill appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan (L) and Amy Coney Barrett testify to the House Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill July 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. The justices appeared before the committee's...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/justices-pitch-lawmakers-on-enhanced-security-in-rare-hill-appearance/
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Full-circle moment for new Dairy Queen owner
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Full-circle moment for new Dairy Queen owner
Bridget Swick, who began working at the Newton, Illinois, Dairy Queen as a teenager, became the new owner of both the Newton and Olney locations.
https://superhits979.com/2026/07/14/full-circle-moment-for-new-dairy-queen-owner/
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Boil Order in effect for some Odin water customers
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Boil Order in effect for some Odin water customers
A boil order is in effect until further notice for Odin water customers south of Nation Road and north of Scou...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/boil-order-for-odin-water-customers/
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Mitchell Tenpenny will be traveling at the Speed of Light when he meets his daughter
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Mitchell Tenpenny will be traveling at the Speed of Light when he meets his daughter
Mitchell Tenpenny's Speed of Light Tour (Courtesy Mitchell Tenpenny/Schmidt Relations)Mitchell Tenpenny will continue touring at the Speed of Light this fall. The "Drunk Me" hitmaker's adding 14 dates...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/mitchell-tenpenny-will-be-traveling-at-the-speed-of-light-when-he-meets-his-daughter/
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Dierks Bentley’s the latest country star headed for Vegas during National Finals Rodeo
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Dierks Bentley’s the latest country star headed for Vegas during National Finals Rodeo
Dierks Bentley Live in Concert (Live Nation)Dierks Bentley's headed for Las Vegas to do two shows the week of the National Finals Rodeo.The "Drunk on a Plane" hitmaker will play the BleauLive Theater...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/dierks-bentleys-the-latest-country-star-headed-for-vegas-during-national-finals-rodeo/
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‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ headed to theaters in fall 2027
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‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ headed to theaters in fall 2027
Selena Gomez at the premiere of 'Hotel Transylvania' at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival held at The Princess Whales Theatre on Sept. 8, 2012, in Toronto, Canada. (Eric Charbonneau/WireImage...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/hotel-transylvania-5-headed-to-theaters-in-fall-2027/
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Issa Rae announces tour celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Insecure’
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Issa Rae announces tour celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Insecure’
Poster for Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour (Live Nation)Issa Rae is reuniting with members of the Insecure cast to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the HBO series.Insecure, which ran for five...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/issa-rae-announces-tour-celebrating-10th-anniversary-of-insecure/
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Shania Twain missed Taylor Swift’s wedding because of Harry Styles
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Shania Twain missed Taylor Swift’s wedding because of Harry Styles
Shania Twain performs during an intimate show for fans at The Shacklewell Arms on June 6, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for ABA)Shania Twain missed Taylor Swift’s wedding...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/shania-twain-missed-taylor-swifts-wedding-because-of-harry-styles/
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Capt. Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
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Capt. Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger attends PaleyLive NY: "Miracle On The Hudson: How 'Sully' And Flight 1549 Inspired A Nation" at Paley Museum on January 11, 2024 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/capt-chesley-sully-sullenberger-reveals-alzheimers-diagnosis/
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2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members
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2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) - Two teenagers were charged with murder Tuesday in the killings of five members of ...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/2-teens-charged-in-fatal-shootings-of-5-illinois-family-members/
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Centralia approves amended TIF agreement with Re:purpose Development
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Centralia approves amended TIF agreement with Re:purpose Development
The Centralia City Council voted on Monday to approve an amendment to a development agreement with Re:purpose ...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/centralia-approves-amended-tif-agreement-with-repurpose-development/
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Centralia Police investigate burglary and theft at vacant business buildings
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Centralia Police investigate burglary and theft at vacant business buildings
Centralia Police are investigating a burglary to a vacant business building in the 300 block of East Broadway....
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/centralia-police-investigate-burglary-and-theft-at-vacant-business-buildings/
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Marion federal prison inmate sentenced to more prison time for producing hand-drawn child sexual abuse material
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Marion federal prison inmate sentenced to more prison time for producing hand-drawn child sexual abuse material
A federal district judge added 224 months of federal imprisonment to the sentence of a federal correctional ce...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/marion-federal-prison-inmate-sentenced-to-more-prison-time-for-producing-hand-drawn-child-sexual-abuse-material/
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Police Beat for Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
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Police Beat for Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
An 18-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on multiple warrants by Centralia Police. Demarco Smith of Sout...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/police-beat-for-tuesday-july-14th-2026/
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2026 07/ 16 – Vickie L. McNealy
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2026 07/ 16 – Vickie L. McNealy
Vickie L. McNealy, 76, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 2:08 pm July 12, 2026 at Good Samaritan Regional He...
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/07/14/2026-07-16-vickie-l-mcnealy/
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