Today's Events showcase community fundraisers and concerts
A busy slate of local events includes a table design workshop at Dunn Richmond EDC in Carbondale from 10am to 2pm with $6 admission and appraisals. Other happenings span a chicken and dumpling supper in Metropolis, a New York Chamber Soloists concert in Mount Vernon, trivia night in Sparta, a spaghetti dinner in Johnston City, a world hunger sale auction in Carbondale, gospel singing in Equality, chicken n dumplins in Lesser, a Shawnee Birdwatching trip, a bake sale in Hurst and Crossroads, health tests at Kroger stores, and more as listed.
Anna council passes attendance ordinance
Anna City Council approved an attendance ordinance effective May 1 that reserves the right to remove any commissioner who misses three consecutive meetings without a valid reason. Mayor Hartline said the rule ensures all members attend, while attorney Wilkins noted the case with former Commissioner Alan Roberts prompted the measure. Roberts had not attended since January 1, 2001, yet kept drawing a $500 monthly salary totaling $7,500 before not seeking reelection.
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Anna — Anna
Anna
Wesley Wilkins
Alan Roberts
Wilkins
Roberts
Steve Hartline
Hartline
Lewis and Clark Expedition Heads West from Louisville
Mark Lambird recalls Meriwether Lewis and William Clark leading the Corps of Discovery funded by Congress with 2500 dollars. The Lewis and Clark party traveled from Louisville down the Ohio River on a keel boat stopping at Southern Illinois settlements before reaching St Louis to begin the Missouri River journey. Shawnee Community College in Allin hosted a commemorative event for local students and residents Friday as a prelude to fall observances.
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Allin
United States
Mississippi River
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
Corps
Congress
Louisville
Lewis and Clark
Ohio River
Illinois
St. Louis
Missouri River
Shawnee Community College
Williamson landfill plan raises FAA safety concerns near airport
Williamson County faces a $20 million landfill plan near the Williamson County Regional Airport. FAA official Philip M. Smithmeyer urges relocation or exemption action. airport manager Doug Kimmel warns of wildlife hazards and potential bird strikes, pledging accountability for approval decisions.
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Williamson County
Philip M. Smithmeyer
Chicago Airports District Office
Renee Cipriano
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Aviation Administration
Illinois Centre Mall
Smithmeyer
FAA
Marion Ridge Landfill Inc
Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics
Doug Kimmel
IEPA
Kimmel
Rend Lake Conservancy District audit nears finish
RLCD attorney Terry Black said an internal audit should be done by the April 28 board meeting and action could follow after the review. He noted years of rumors prompted the probe as offices were seized, staff placed on leave, and financial records moved to a secure Mount Vernon facility. A state audit bill passed the House 117 to 0, directing the Auditor General to conduct financial, management, and program audits.
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Whittington
Rend Lake
Nancee Paul
Black
Conservancy District
RLCD
Mount Vernon
Illinois Senate
River Conservancy Districts
State of
Illinois
Rend Lake Conservancy
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Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center
E. Pleasant Hill Road
Carbondale
First Christian Church
Fifth and Catherine Streets
Metropolis
New York Chamber Soloists
Mitchell Museum
Our Lady of Lourdes
Sparta
St. Paul's Parish Center
Washington Ave
Johnston City
University Baptist Church
S. Oakland
Church Women United
Oxford Family
Equality Social Brethren Church
Equality
First Apostolic Church of
Lesser
Shawnee Audubon Society
Union County
Illinois 146
Crossroads Tabernacle Apostolic Church
Hurst Bush Crossroads
Kroger
Herrin
Murphboro
Eagle Point Bay Association
Association
Spring Cove Drive
Goreville
Www
Thesouthern.com
Anna Council
Caleb.hale
Thesouthern
Chuck Novara
Tony Gerard
Mark Lambird
Williamson
Rend Lake Conservancy District
Jim Muir
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