SIU Carbondale Opens Food Pantry for Students
A new campus food pantry at the Wesley Foundation near Quigley Hall assists students in need. Founded by senior Loran Luehr, the center at 816 S Illinois Ave offers hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with info at umwesley siu dot edu.
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S. Illinois Ave
Umwesley
Siu
Carbondale
SIU Carbondale
Quigley Hall
Loran Luehr
Steeleville
Steve Jahnke
the Southern
United Methodist Church of Carbondale
One for the Cross fund drive reaches Alto Pass landmark
Churchgoers across Southern Illinois and nearby states contributed to an $80,000 goal for Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass. Presley, chair of the governing board, said funds cover lights, security cameras, and electrical upgrades aided by in kind donations. About $65,000 was already raised before today’s fundraiser.
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Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Bald Knob
Cross’ Governing Board
Alto Pass
DWM
Presley
Video gambling in place by fall in Illinois?
Illinois officials express cautious optimism for video gambling rolling out by fall at bars, restaurants, and truck stops. Sen Terry Link notes lower expected revenue while Caleb Melamed of the Illinois Gaming Board says progress is rapid and moving forward.
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Springfield
Illinois
Caleb Melamed
Illinois Gaming Board
Gavin Johnson Donates Dollar at Bald Knob Cross Service
Gavin Johnson places a dollar in the donation pot after a Pal Sunday church service at First Methodist Church in Carterville benefiting Bald Knob Cross. The scene captures a community moment as parishioners contribute to the landmark’s upkeep and mission.
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Gavin Johnson
Bald Knob Cross
First Methodist Church
Carterville
Sunrise Service on Bald Knob Mountain at Alto Pass
Easter Sunday marks the 76th consecutive sunrise service on Bald Knob Mountain in Alto Pass. The gathering begins just after sunrise around 6 a.m. Organizers expect a large turnout and urge attendees to arrive early.
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Bald Knob Mountain
Alto Pass
Southerng CLICK & CONNECT Donation Drive Nears Goal
Readers are urged to contribute to a cross school district fundraising effort aiming to reach 80 000 dollars for new lights and security cameras. The story promotes a link to donate and support the governing board in meeting the target.
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Cross
Young artist opens own gallery to showcase wildlife art
Abraham Hunter, a Johnson County artist, rises from junior contests to national adult wins and opens a gallery displaying his award winning wildlife pieces. He recently earned Print of the Year Artist of the Year and the People's Choice Award for Secluded Pond at the Iowa Ducks Unlimited competition.
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Abraham Hunter
Johnson County
Hunter
Iowa Ducks Unlimited
Hunter Wins National Wildlife Art Award At 18
Hunter depicts wood ducks in a 16 by 20 painting inspired by Johnson County scenes. He notes the national win against adult competitors enhances his résumé as a nationally recognized wildlife artist. Now 18, he plans to open a Goreville gallery to display his evolving work.
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Hunter
Goreville
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