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WSIU Radio's The Listening Project is a regular, recurring, series that chronicles the stories, experiences and history of the people who call this region…
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This week on WSIU's Listening Project we hear the story of Judy Courter. Growing up in the late 50's and 60's she recalls the building of Interstate 57 in…
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This week on the Listening Project, our story gives us a glimpse of what it was like growing up in southern Illinois during the 1960's as viewed through…
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This week on the Listening Project longtime Benton resident Rose Savko talks about growing up with the old Benton Public Library and how important the…
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Today's story comes from Susan Stickel and Mary Eubanks. Susan is the Director of the Benton Public Library and Mary is a former employee and longtime…
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Today we continue to explore the history of southern Illinois with the story of 90-year old Jane Campbell-Brown. Her family has been in the furniture…
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Today we continue to explore the history of southern Illinois through the Listening Project. Ours story is that of Gene Alexander - a beloved elementary…
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From 1960 until 1985 Rich Herrin and the Benton Rangers forged high school basketball history with more than 500 wins, four undefeated seasons and 21…
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Today we turn our attention to sports for this week's installment of WSIU's Listening Project. For years the name Bob Blondi has been synonymous with high…
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This week's installment of the Listening Project features long-time southern Illinois coal miner Jack McReynolds. The West Frankfort native recalls his…