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8 research teams awarded $229,000 from Illinois Innovation Network

By Elle Johnson | Feb 10, 2021

Eight research teams received $229,000 in grants from the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) as part of its second round of funding to select ag-tech, vaccine distribution and the teacher pipeline.

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Grand Tower Energy Center shuts down operations

By Elle Johnson | Jan 5, 2021

Over the last two quarters, Grand Tower Energy Center has seen some mechanical failures and now a representative of the company has confirmed operations at the gas plant have ceased.

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Southern Illinois University partners with Girls Incorporated to encourage middle, high school students to enter into STEM careers

By Elle Johnson | Dec 30, 2020

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has come to an agreement with Girls Incorporated of St. Louis to give mentoring and education opportunities, scholarships and summer camps to middle and high school students.

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Southern Illinois to waive tuition for eligible students from middle-income families

By Elle Johnson | Oct 23, 2020

Southern Illinois University will allow students from Illinois families with incomes below $63,575 attended the university tuition-free starting in Fall 2021.

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Union County clerk raises concerns about new state mandates for Nov. 3 election

By Elle Johnson | Aug 10, 2020

Concerns are rising regarding the upcoming November election and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bost introduces legislation to fund small ports and waterways in southern Illinois

By Elle Johnson | Aug 5, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) has introduced legislation to give smaller ports greater access to federal funds.

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Local Pulaski church hands out fresh produce during Drive-By Blessing

By Elle Johnson | Jul 21, 2020

St. John Praise and Worship Center in Pulaski gave out fresh food in a drive-by event.

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PAST receives relief grant from Illinois Humanities

By Elle Johnson | Jun 15, 2020

PAST of Union County is among 24 organizations receiving COVID-19 relief grants from Illinois Humanities, the Gazette-Democrat reported in late-May.

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State agencies provide free hotspots across Illinois to support distance learning

By Elle Johnson | May 27, 2020

Wi-Fi hotspots are available throughout Illinois for students who don't have access to internet in their homes.

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Southern Illinois farmers see changes from social distancing

By Elle Johnson | Apr 3, 2020

Southern Illinois farmers have seen an increase in direct-to-customer sales despite social distancing guidelines in place.

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WalletHub report shows Illinois has the second-highest property taxes in the U.S.

By Elle Johnson | Mar 5, 2020

Members of the Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force continue to discuss Illinois' property taxes after a new report found that they are still the second highest in the U.S.