West Teleservices closes Carbondale office in wave of shifts
The West telemarketing unit in Carbondale will close as the company retools across North America. Local officials note the loss of jobs is part of a broader transition, while Mayor Cole hopes to fill the building with another West subsidiary and preserve positions. Primary customer was AT&T. many workers were college students with decent wages and benefits.
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John Linehan
Carbondale Business Development Corp
Brad Cole
West
Cole
Cobden family raises funds for Duchenne research drive
The Cobden family, facing Duchenne muscular dystrophy in their son Bradley, organize a 8 am to 4 pm fund raiser at the Wal Mart lot in Anna. Proceeds go to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy with Wal Mart matching donations.
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Cobden
Duchenne
Son
Lisa
Tom
Illinois
Jones
Wal-Mart
Anna
Parent Project
Pavement Collapse Triggers Temporary Bridge Deck Repair
IDOT crews replaced a 4 by 5 foot pavement section after a collapse on the right edge of the southbound lane at an I-57 bridge exit in Marion. One lane and two ramps closed briefly with quick-setting concrete used. no injuries or damage reported.
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Cudar Maragni
IDOT
Marion
Zerussen
I-57
Main Street
Marion family faces daily life with cystic fibrosis
Nicholas Emery, a 3 year old from Marion, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis soon after birth. His parents Bo and Lori Emery raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by joining Mount Vernon Great Strides for a Cure. The family emphasizes daily care, dietary restrictions, and breathing treatments while hopeful for a future cure.
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Marion
Bo Emery
Emery
Nicholas
Lori Emery
United States
Nicholas Emery
Emerys
Mount Vernon
The
St. Louis Cardinals
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