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Lake Wind Advisory in Effect until 7 pm Friday 09/03/2010 11:40 AM The National Weather Service in Paducah says a Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 pm Friday. Northwest winds will pick up through the afternoon. Expect sustained winds 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts 20 to 30 miles per hour. The strongest winds will be along the Full Story

SIU Wins Opener in New Stadium 70-7 over Quincy 09/03/2010 2:06 AM Lucien Walker ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns as Southern Illinois routed Quincy 70-7 Thursday night in its season opener. Chris Dieker threw two touchdown passes for the Salukis (1-0), who built a 28-7 halftime lead and scored 28 more points in the third quarter. Southern Illinois Full Story

Hospice of So. Ilinois Offers Volunteer Training 09/02/2010 4:47 PM Hospice of Southern Illinois will hold a 2 –day volunteer certification training starting on Friday, September 17th at 8:30 am at John A. Logan College in Carterville. By becoming a Hospice of Southern Illinois volunteer, you can gain great personal satisfaction and make an impact on another Full Story

Wigginton Steps Down from SIU Board 09/02/2010 2:45 PM A member of Southern Illinois University's governing board has stepped down after taking over as the region's new U.S. attorney. The Southern Illinoisan of Carbondale reports that Stephen Wigginton resigned his seat last week, a day before being sworn in as southern Illinois' top Full Story

Attorney Accused in Prison Drug-Smuggling Case 09/02/2010 2:33 PM An investigator says an Illinois defense attorney facing federal charges for trying to smuggle heroin-filled condoms into an Indiana federal prison claims to have done it several times before. Sixty-eight-year-old Robert Drew of Marion, IL is accused of attempting to provide a Full Story