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Last updated 11:43 am CT September 02, 2010.

Eat This, Not That: Tailgating Edition

9/02/10

Whether you're eating wings, chili, cookies or drinking a cold beer- see what the better option is for your tailgating fun. Click the video player for more information.
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Saluki Stadium Parking

9/02/10

The SIU football home opener gets underway Thursday night. What can you expect in terms of parking? Click the video player for details.
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News-3 This Morning

9/03/10

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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More Construction on I-57

9/01/10

FRANKLIN CO.-The Illinois Department of Transportation is gearing up for another rubblization project on Interstate 57.

It's set to start Tuesday, September 7.

The project starts at the Franklin/Jefferson County line and goes about 8 miles
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3 Ways to Save on Gas

9/01/10

Are you planning to do some traveling over the Labor Day weekend?

Here are 3 Ways to Save in the process.

These are some habits to maximize your gas mileage, and they could save you in any scenario.

First off, put a little less junk in
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Southern IL Volunteerism Conference Preview

8/31/10

If you're part of an organization that relies on volunteers, an event next month in Mt. Vernon may be just the place for you. The Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference gets underway September 23rd at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. It's been happe
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SIRSS Celebrates 50 Years

8/30/10

CARBONDALE-For 50 years, Southern Illinois Regional Social Services has helped people in our region with mental health issues, substance abuse problems, and other disabilities.

In September, a celebration is planned at the Carbondale Civic Center.
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School Night to Join Scouting

8/30/10

HERRIN-The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are recruiting new members this fall.

Recruitment events are scheduled at schools and community locales from August to October.

Pinckneyville - Monday, Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church (3811 Stat
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Eat This, Not That at the Fair

8/27/10

DU QUOIN-The DuQuoin State Fair kicks off Friday night with the Twilight Parade. There will be lots of fun planned over the 10 days of the fair. And of course many choices to make when it comes to eating.

You can pretty much guess that anything
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Market Watch

8/26/10

CARTERVILLE-For those keeping an eye on the stock market, and the economy in general, the twists and turns can be hard to predict.

For some insight on what's happening now, and how you can educate yourself down the road we talk to Stock Mark
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SQUASH!

8/25/10

SALINE CO.-Farmers markets are in full swing, and one item many are offering, squash.

There are plenty of ways to add this food to your diet.

And did you know, squash is really a fruit?

Click the video link for more fun facts about this
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Spicy Cheese Salad

8/25/10

From the University of Illinois Extension

Ingredients:
Mexican Cheese Blend Shredded (2 cups)

Southwest Ranch Dressing (1/2 cup)

Pico de Gallo (1 cup)

Yellow & Green Zucchini (1 cup)

Cinnamon Raisin Bread (2 slices per sandwich)


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3 Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

8/25/10

This morning we bring you 3 ways to save on groceries, without cutting a single coupon. While coupons can be valuable, not everyone has the time to clip and sort and stick with it.

Consumer expert Erin Gifford contributed these ideas to read full story →

Job Search Party

8/23/10

MARION-The unemployment rate in Illinois is at more than 10%. In several counties in our region, it's even higher than that.

WSIL TV is teaming up with Man-Tra-Con to help people find work.

Thursday night, there's a Job Search Party.

It's a
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Not All Salads Are Healthy...

8/23/10

When most people order a salad, they expect to be eating healthy.

But that's not the case a lot of times. Men's Health Magazine recently rated 20 salads that are worse for you than a Whopper from Burger King.

Here are just a few of them.

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Kyle Price Memorial Bass Tournament

8/20/10

REND LAKE-A Jefferson County man killed in Iraq nearly five years ago is being remembered by his family and friends.

The Kyle Price Memorial Foundation 3rd Annual Bass Fishing tournament is coming up next month.

It's September 19 at Rend Lake
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Some Superheroes Make Bad Role Models

8/19/10

Superheroes are popular characters for children, especially boys. But can they be doing more harm than good for our kids?

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts break it down.

Superman has been a hero to legions of fans. And when you t
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Eat This, Not That: Fast Food Style

8/19/10

From Men's Health Magazine:

It is back to school time and lots of families will be busy.

Many will hit the drive thru window for dinner options. Eat This, Not That focuses on some of the better choices when it comes to fast food.

All o
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Johnny Logan Goes to School

8/17/10

CARTERVILLE-It's back to school time, and it's not just students heading back to class.

John A. Logan College has come up with a unique way to show the life in a semester of a fictious student, Johnny Logan. His time on campus is being chron
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Coach Kill Cancer Fund

8/16/10

DUQUOIN-Southern Illinois Healthcare, Kroger, and Black Diamond Harley Davidson are all a part of the annual Coach Kill Cancer Fund Poker Run.

This year's event is Saturday, August 28th.

Registration is scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Du
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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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