Costello's son gets nod for House seat

07/19/11 Democratic Party leaders from the region on Tuesday night chose Jerry Costello II, the son of U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello , D-Belleville, to fill a vacancy in the Illinois House created by the early retirement of Rep. Dan Reitz.Costello II, 42, of Smithton, was chosen by the Democratic Party chairmen from St. Clair, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties. The 116th House District covers all or parts ...

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MSU architecture prof honored for Katrina recovery work

07/19/11 BILOXI -- A Mississippi State University architecture professor who helped in the coastal rebuilding effort after Hurricane Katrina is being honored today at the White House.

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Hot dog stand operates in Wilson for 90 years

07/18/11 The first item on the menu at Dick's Hot Dog Stand hasn't changed since the year Warren G. Harding moved into the White House and Rudolph Valentino's "The Sheik" was the top silent movie.

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