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Richard (Itchy) Jones, Southern Illinois University baseball coach, has been hired by the University of Illinois to replace Augie Garrido as coach.
Sept. 2, 1990
World & Nation
A threatening note found at an Illinois high school this week, reading “this school is going down today,” was left by one of the teachers, federal and state authorities alleged.
May 3, 2014
Sports
Southern Illinois held off a late San Diego State rally to win the 7th annual Dial women’s basketball tournament, 59-57, Saturday night at San Diego State’s Peterson Gym.
Dec. 7, 1986
High School Sports
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville has forfeited eight of its 23 basketball victories last season because forward-center Anthony Webster took only eight of the required 12 hours during the winter quarter.
Aug. 31, 1986
Jeanne Hurley Simon, 77, an Illinois politician and literacy advocate married to former U.S. Sen.
Feb. 22, 2000
Dr.
June 20, 1993
Entertainment & Arts
Television networks cover Congress in a “hit-and-run,” distorted manner, repeatedly putting an elite group of House and Senate leaders on the evening news while ignoring the majority, a study by a Southern Illinois University professor concluded Monday.
Aug. 18, 1987
Infielders Jason Moler and Doug Saunders of Esperanza High School, two of Southern California’s best prep baseball players, have made verbal commitments to attend the University of Illinois next fall.
Jan. 12, 1988
Torrey Pines defeats Irvine University on Saturday to emerge as champion of the 23rd annual National High School All-American Tournament.
March 24, 2024
Science & Medicine
Illinois researchers have found two strains of benzene-munching bacteria that one day may help clean up spilled gasoline and other petroleum products, according to a report in the June 28 edition of Nature magazine.
July 2, 2001