Local events and meetings across Southern Illinois today
Health fair at To ap s Events offers free blood pressure glucose and pulmonary tests at Du Quoin VFW Hall. Corps of Discovery exhibit runs 9 am to 5 pm at Rend Lake Visitor Center through Sunday. SIUC discusses Growing up Other and Woman in the South at 7 pm in Carbondale Student Center. Various retiree, teachers and nurses license renewal seminars and meetings follow across Carbondale Benton Marion Mount Vernon Carterville and surrounding towns with contact numbers and locations.
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United Mine Workers of America
du Quoin Vfw Hall
U.S 51
North
St. John
Corps of Discovery
Rend Lake
Benton
South
Student Center
SIUC
Carbondale
Crab Orchard parents clash with school board meeting
About 30 angry parents confronted the Crab Orchard school board during a special meeting to interview superintendent candidates. They accused the district of an out of control environment and secretive leadership, while the board pledged to improve communication and public comment rules.
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Crab Orchard
Lyle Dee Orment
Neala Mathews
Dallas Duty
Derek) Hutchins
Karraker's Feed and Seed to Close in Dongola This Spring
Dongola marks 74 years of Karraker family business with seeds and feed at risk as owner Denny Karraker prepares to sell. The store has served gardeners and farmers since 1930, evolving from Produce to Feed and Seed under the Karraker name.
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Chuck Novara
Susan Karraker
Denny
Karraker
Dongola
Union County
Susan
Frances
Kentucky
Frances Karraker
Floyd
Karrakers
Cmck
Novara
Scott Aldrich
Harry West
Karraker’s Feed and Seed
Lawmakers Hear Local Testimony on Elder Abuse
CARTERVILLE State officials heard testimony on rising elder abuse and neglect and potential fixes at a John A. Logan College hearing hosted by Reps. John Bradley and Brandon Phelps. Activists, professionals, and seniors discussed confinement physical emotional sexual abuse financial exploitation and neglect as lawmakers seek a comprehensive Illinois plan.
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Carterville
John Bradley
D-Marion
Brandon Phelps
D-Norris City
John A. Logan College
Illinois
Phelps
Bradley
Republican enters Union County state's attorney race
Union County Republican Allen W. James entered the race for Union County states attorney on the Republican ticket Monday. James will face Democratic primary winner Steve Applegate in November after Applegate overtook State's Attorney John Bigler in a March 16 primary. James said he delayed entering due to the Bigler Applegate mudslinging campaign but now aims to run on issues as a professional Republican. He pledged a truthful, justice driven office and noted improvements from Bigler like grant programs.
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Union County
Allen W. James
James
Steve Applegate
Applegate
John Bigler
Bigler
State’s Attorney’s Office
Mark Bose
Park district plans new playground gear at two Carbondale parks
Carbondale Park District prepares Evergreen Park for 60000 dollars of new equipment and moves to Tatum Heights with 30000 dollars of gear. Crews remove old structures, grade dirt, and await manufacturer installation as weather allows.
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Park District
Carbondale
Evergreen Park
Carbondale Park
Bob Greene
Greene
Tatum Heights Park
Tatum Heights
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John A Logan College
Benton Fireman Pension Board
City Hall
Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale Planning Commission
S. Illinois
Franklin County Housing Authority
E. Elm St
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Frankfort
Jackson County Building and Grounds Committee
Murphysboro
Jackson County Rehab and Care Committee
Jefferson County
Mount Vernon
Jefferson County Land, Tax and Appointments Committee
Perry County Public Building Commission
Pinckneyville
Southern Illinois University Board
Delyte W. Morris University Center
Edwardsville
Union County 911 Board
Corn Center
W. Market St
Jonesboro
Vienna
Williamson County Housing Authority Board
Hickory St
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