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Last updated 5:52 pm CT November 20, 2009.

Carly Patterson Performs in Our Studio

11/20/09

MARION-Olympic gold medal winning gymnast-turned-singer Carly Patterson is in southern Illinois Friday.

She will be signing CDs and meeting with fans from 3:30 until 5:30 at Extreme Indoor Sports in Marion.

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New Moon Shake

11/20/09

SALINE CO.-"New Moon" mania is running wild.

And Joy Suits from the University of Illinois Extension has a recipe to share, inspired by the movie.

Basic Extension Recipe

2 cups lowfat frozen yogurt (I chose chocolate!)

1 1/2 cups skim mil
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News-3 This Morning

11/20/09

Start your day "Good to Go" with News-3 This Morning and Good Morning America.

Each weekday morning at 5:30 a.m. Kevin Hunsperger and Emily Eddington bring you your first look at news while Weather Specialist Clint Misselhorn updates
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Turkey Talk

11/20/09

SALINE COUNTY-As people prepare their Thanksgiving feasts, there are some things people need to know about thawing the turkey and storing the leftovers.

Joy Suits from the University of Illinois Extension offers these tips:

For thawing:
*Use t
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Scouting for Food Reminder

11/19/09

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-Last week, scouts across the country dropped off white plastic bags at homes.

Saturday, they'll be back to pick them up.

It's part of the biggest food drive in America, Scouting for Food.
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LED Christmas Lights

11/19/09

CARTERVILLE-Some people have already started hanging their Christmas lights.

Others will wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate.

We've got some advice when it comes to brightening up with holidays.

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Toys Test Positive for Lead

11/18/09

WASHINGTON (AP)-Federal consumer officials are looking into toy warnings from a California health group just ahead of the
holiday shopping season.

Seven of the 250 children's toys tested by the Center for
Environmental Health contained lea
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Social Networking in the Business World

11/18/09

CARBONDALE-It seems like we're always hearing about social networking,
not just as a way to get online and stay in touch with friends though.

It also has a valuable purpose for businesses.

One benefit, most of these sites are free.

Cli
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Give Thanks. Walk.

11/17/09

CARBONDALE-Every year, hundreds of children go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis for treatment of cancer.

The care they receive is free, and the hospital spends more than a million dollars a day on treatment and research.


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Herrin Thanksgiving Dinner

11/13/09

HERRIN-Thanksgiving will soon be here.

The city of Herrin will once again welcome residents to the 20th annual Mayor Ed Quaglia Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner.

It's from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Herrin Civic Center.


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A Veteran's Perspective

11/11/09

MARION-Today is a day to honor military veterans who've served our country.

Yesterday many celebrations got underway, and they'll continue today as well.

We're fortunate this morning to have a veteran's perspective on the holiday.

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Cranberry Velvet

11/05/09

From Joy Suits

Cranberry Velvet

1 can whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup ff whip topping

Mix ingredients in large bowl until thoroug
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Wolfen Apples

10/30/09

HAMILTON CO-Spice up your candy apples! This is a recipe from the Devil's Breath Chile Company out of Hamilton County.

1 14 0z bag of caramels

4 tablespoons Werewolf

Firehouse Everything Sauce

6-8 medium apples, washed and well dried


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H1N1 Vaccines in Jackson County

10/29/09

MURPHYSBORO-The Jackson County Health Department will begin vaccinating people against the H1N1 virus.

Clinics start October 30.

Click on the video player for a full listing of sites.

Please note the fullscreen that says childcare workers
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Pumpkin Soup Recipe

10/14/09

2 cups onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 cups chicken broth

1 can (16 oz) pumpkin

1 bay leaf

1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted

black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a lar
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Germs!

10/08/09

A newspaper in Canada, the Sudbury Star, counted down the top ten germiest objects you should avoid, or at least try to be more aware of.

First- soap dispensers.
Most public containers are rarely cleaned and dirty hands cause bacteria to grow.
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News 3 This Morning on Facebook

8/11/09

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Think About It

5/01/09

WSIL TV--We're starting a new feature on News 3 This Morning.

It's called "Think About It."

We'll share our own personal thoughts and feelings on a topic in the news and comments that come in from our viewers.

To share your thoughts, join us
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News 3 This Morning Archive

2/05/09

Miss something on News 3 This Morning? You're in luck.

We're starting something new now.

Stories from the past are just a mouse click away.

Check back here often if you can't find your favorite story on the active page.

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