CARBONDALE — Already implicated in multiple improper hires, former Southern Illinois University President Randy Dunn again appears to have violated university policy to hire a former colleague to a high-paying job, according to documents obtained by The Southern Illinoisan via Freedom of Information Act request.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is beefing up its student outreach in two cities that have long been key sources of new Salukis: St. Louis and Chicago.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

NORMAL — Gov. J.B. Pritzker pleaded his case for the proposed graduated income tax at the Illinois New Broadcasters Association’s annual spring convention Saturday evening.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

4-10-19 Joshua T. Kettering age 46 of Benton was arrested for driving on a suspended license and ticketed for operating an uninsured vehicle. He was transported to the Franklin County Jail where he later posted bond.

4-12-19 Joshua B. Harner age 32 of Marion was ticketed for improper use of an electronic device.

4-13-19 Joshua S. Hargett age 28 of West Frankfort was arrested for driving on a suspended license and ticketed for operating an uninsured vehicle. He was transported to the Franklin County Jail where he later posted bond.

4-14-19 Rocky L. Johnson age 43 of Kansas City, KS was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, obstructing justice, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis, a failure to appear warrant out of Williamson County for aggravated fleeing police and a failure to appear warrant out of Franklin County for possession of a controlled substance. He is being held in the Franklin County Jail.

4-14-19 Brandie L. Bunting age 28 of Kansas City, KS was arrested for obstructing justice, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of cannabis. She is being held in the Franklin County Jail.

4-14-19 Timothy M. Morse age 33 of Kansas City, KS was arrested for obstructing justice, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of cannabis. He is being held in the Franklin County Jail.

WARRANT ARRESTS

4-11-19 Joshua G. Williams age 32 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.

4-11-19 Gina L. Cooper age 49 of Benton. Violation of probation.

4-12-19 Chelsie D. Schaefer age 26 of West Frankfort. Violation of probation.

4-12-19 Jeremy R. Fulford age 31 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for battery.

Noncitizen students and transgender individuals not eligible for federal student loan aid because they’ve failed to register for the selective service would be able to access tuition assistance in Illinois under a plan passed by the House.

Here’s a link to the bill at Illinois News Network.

For all of the outcry and political promises to help property taxes, Illinoisans still pay the second highest rates in the nation.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

April is National Donate Life Month, and all across the country agencies are mounting campaigns to educate people about organ and tissue donation and encourage them to sign as organ donors.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

JONESBORO — On Feb. 12, Illinois celebrates the birthday of one of its favorite sons, President Abraham Lincoln. This year, the U.S. Senate passed a bill celebrating the legacy of Lincoln on his birthday. They expanded the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area to include sites in Jonesboro in Union County, Freeport in Stephenson County and Livingston County.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

Trump campaign shatters fundraising records, adds senior staff for 2020 race
President Trump’s re-election campaign raised $30.3 million in the first quarter of this year, far pacing the leading fundraisers among the Democrats, Fox News confirmed Sunday.

Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.

When real estate developer Charles Cui needed help at City Hall for his project in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood, he knew exactly where to go — and it wasn’t to the local alderman.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.