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The 2012 supernatural horror film Sinister tells the story of a crime-writer who moves into a house with a gruesome history.

An Illinois Senate committee approved legislation Thursday afternoon that would pave the way for concealed-carry of firearms in Illinois. But gun-rights advocates say it's too restrictive, and the measure faces an uphill climb.

State universities and community colleges have agreed to gradually pick up their own retirement costs under a preliminary deal that emerged at a public hearing.

A Carterville used car dealer remains closed for business.

If you're looking for some summer reading to help keep the kids entertained - as well as mom and dad - you might want to consider a new series from first time author, BBC Radio host Simon Mayo.  

WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Mayo about his debut novel Itch: The Explosive Adventures of an Element Hunter for this edition of In the Author's Voice.

In the Author's Voice is a listener supported service of WSIU Public Radio and Southern Illinois University Carbdondale.