Africa Week events at SIUC cap night with film and exhibit
Film show runs 7 to 10 p.m. in the Student Center auditorium. Opening reception for An Ghorta Mhoit The Great Hunger is 7 to 8 30 p.m. at the University Museum auditorium Faner Hall SIUC. Additional details on Page 2B.
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Government meeting schedule for various Illinois boards
A list of upcoming public meetings across Benton Cairo Carbondale Franklin County Harrisburg Herrin Murphysboro Mount Vernon Perry County Du Quoin Royalton Saline County Tamaroa and Steeleville. It includes dates and times such as 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. with venues ranging from city halls courthouses libraries and district offices.
Hurst council to meet Friday amid official resignations
After mass resignations from Hurst officials including Mayor Steven Greathouse, the remaining city council will hold a special session Friday at 6 30 PM. Greathouse cited personal reasons and did not comment further. His ouster of the police chief and pantry relocation drew community criticism. Ward 1 Alderman David Greathouse also resigned, citing a troublingHouse of mind and political tension.
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Alderman Huddleston stays upbeat after resignations
Hurst. Alderman William Pete Huddleston remains optimistic after Monday’s resignations of Mayor Steven Greathouse Aldermen David Greathouse Harold Powers and city clerk Sharron Powers. He says many council members still care about the city and he wasn’t surprised by the mayor’s departure.
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Revisiting A Legacy of Charlie Birger Documented for April 2003 Airing
SIUC News Service reports a wide screen, one hour WSIU documentary on Illinois gangster Charlie Birger set for April 2003 on Channel 8 and 16 to mark the 75th anniversary of his hanging. Producer David A. Kidd invites memories and memorabilia via email or phone.
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Carbondale Considers Five Year Marketing Plan
City council to review Noteworthy Communications plan aimed at boosting City of Education image, attracting shoppers and students, with a 967 960 total cost over five years plus Chicagoland marketing. A public relations role may be added. downtown cleanup staffing also discussed.
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Prisoners hunger strike at Menard Correctional Center
Seven inmates at Menard Correctional Center in Chester began a hunger strike the Illinois Department of Corrections confirmed on Tuesday. IDOC spokesperson Sergio Molina said the protest involved seven prisoners and was being monitored at the facility.
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Makanda meeting ends early over missing voter list
Makanda Township delaying its annual meeting after clerk Millie Weatherford failed to produce a list of registered voters. Nominated moderators Sara Lipe and John Otey faced objection from Donna Hertter who cited statutes on voter verification. The meeting was rescheduled to April 23 at Fire Station 2 after a split vote.
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