Potatoes Giveway Blesses Southern Illinois Community
At Peace Lutheran Church a potato giveaway by Little Disciple Ministries supplies about 50 people from churches and pantries across Southern Illinois with a 90000 load from Justin Trucking of Goreville. Ken Norris notes the need and plans more weekly drives aiding families and children.
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Peace Lutheran Church
Illinois
Little Disciple Ministries
Ken Norris
Patricia Dover
Norris
Justin
Appalachian Mountains
New Mexico
Gas price surge tests city budgets in Southern Illinois
Rising pump costs strain Carbondale and Marion budgets as bulk gas purchases rise from 1.30 to about 1.45 per gallon. Officials warn if prices climb further to 2.00, departments like police and street maintenance face thousands extra yearly. Some schools report near or over budget for fuel as contracts and reimbursements shape impact.
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Doherty
Carbondale
Illinois
Marion
Bob Butler
Butler
Illinois Municipal League
Larry Franks
Woolard resigns as West Frankfort mayor amid city hall dispute
Ellis steps in as acting mayor after Woolard and Green resign amid debate over old city hall demolition. He vows to seek reconsideration of resignations and rescind the tear down motion. Friends of the Old City Hall praise the move and pledge to help save the historic building.
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Ellis
Serrano
Woolard
Green
West Frankfort
Terry Green
John Simmons
Jack Woolard
SU May Play Illinois In St Louis In Final Four Context
SIU coach Matt Painter en route to San Antonio for the NCAA tournament commented. SIU athletic director Paul Kowalczyk said a Illinois game in St Louis would be of great interest and noted schedule logistics and venue constraints. The Illini were 26-7 and Sweet 16 bound. SIU 25-5 and Valley champions, NCAA loss to Alabama by a point.
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Matt Painter
SIU
Weber
San Antonio
Paul Kowalczyk
Southern Illinois
Salukis
Alabama
Liu
MWC
Edward D. Jones Dome
Savvis
Patty Viverito
NCAA
Doug Elgin
United Center
Saint Louis
Charlotte
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Ilinois- Chicago
Las Vegas
Nevada
Kowalczyk
SIUC to seek raises for four top officials at board meeting
Four SIUC administrators face salary increases from 18 to 25 percent at the next trustees meeting in Edwardsville. Sue Davis, Susan Ferry, Paul Kowalczyk, and Carmen Suarez would gain from 87 000 to 105 000, 89 000 to 105 000, 121 920 to 152 400, and 65 967 to 80 004 respectively. Critics say funds come from budgeted cuts and warn of impact on future bargaining outcomes and campus priorities.
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Wendler
Board of Trustees
Edwardsville
SIUC
Sue Davis
Susan Ferry
Paul Kowalczyk
Carmen Suarez
Davis
Ferry
Kowalczyk
Siuc Association of Civil Service Employees
Ruth Pommier
Pommier
Rod Blagojevich
SIU
James Walker
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Pommier'saia
Morteza Daneshdoost
Daneshdoost
Springfield
Carbondale
Ed Ford
Ford
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Dorothy Degenhardt
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Ava
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William Schildknecht
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Perry County
Donald Brewer
Brewer
Gary Kelly
du Quoin
Caleb.hale
Thesouthern
Mwhsi
St. Louis
Scott.lambert
Glenn Poshard
Poshard
Aleb.hale
Court Street
South Court
North Market
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