Saint Andrew School Festival and Elvis Contest Dates
Saint Andrew School festival runs Friday and Saturday at sixth and Mulberry Murphysboro with food 4 to 7 30 p m music 7 30 p m kid games beer tent and auctions 6 to 11 p m 529 3841 Elvis impersonator contest at 8 p m on Harrah's Metropolis third floor with four prize winners including Graceland trip or 500 registration by 7 p m Friday must be 21 learn more at harrahsmetropolis com
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Saint Andrew
St. Andrew School
Mulberry Streets
Murphysboro
Metropolis
Harrahsmetropolis.com
What’s Coming and Community Events This Weekend Marion Area
A Marion area events guide lists a book sale at Marion Carnegie Library 9 am to noon Saturday at 206 S Market St a supply drive for soldiers in Iraq 9 am to 2 pm Saturday and Sunday at Bush Community Building a live vulture program with lecture crafts and viewing at Crab Orchard Visitor Center 10 am to noon Saturday mushroom talk at Bend Lake Visitor Center 11 am to 1 pm Saturday a spaghetti dinner and raffle at Marion Church of God 1300 Brooking Rd 7 dinner proceeds aid Brenda Holup’s prosthetic leg an Open Minds session 845 am Sunday at Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship 105 N Parrish a free school supplies event 9 am to noon Monday at First United Church Johnston City 400 W Broadway and a listening session 6 pm Monday at The Fellowship House Anna for families of youths in mental health and substance abuse services.
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Marion Carnegie Library
S. Market St
Bush Community Building
Iraq
Crab Orchard Visitor Center
Southern Illinois
Bend Lake
Marion Church of God
Brooking Road
Marion
Brenda Holup
Commons of Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
N. Parrish
Blackwater
America
Illinois
New Orleans
First United Church of
Johnston City
W. Broadway
Ted Hartley
Fellowship House
N. Main St
Anna
Lakeside Water District under Boil Water Order
A boil water order is in effect for the entire Lakeside Water District until further notice, requiring residents to boil tap water prior to consumption. The advisory affects all households and businesses within the district and remains in place until authorities lift it.
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Lakeside Water District
Local County Boards Set Health Meetings in Murphysboro and Chester
Jackson County Tuberculosis Care and Treatment Board meets at 12 15 p m at the health department in Murphysboro. Randolph County Board convenes at 9 a m at the courthouse in Chester to discuss health matters.
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Jackson County Tuberculosis Care and Treatment Board
Health Department
Murphysboro
Randolph County Board
Chester
Ava Lifts Boil Water Order for Campground Road Residents
The city of Ava has ended the boil water advisory affecting residents along Campground Road. Officials stated water is safe to drink and use without boiling.
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Ava
Campground Road
Doctors lash at amended bill threatening assets of medical staff
Physicians warn new cases allow suing doctors for all assets, jeopardizing careers. Dr. Pak Fung at Herrin and Memorial Carbondale says diagnoses can be late and errors happen, while Marion attorney John Brewster calls the amendment a public benefit. State reps Phelps and Bradley defend it as leveling consequences and enabling jury decisions, not targeting doctors.
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Kes
Pak Fung
Illinois
Fung
Herrin Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Carbondale
John Brewster
Marion
Brewster
Brandon Phelps
John Bradley
Phelps
Illinois State Fair Opens With Butter Farmyard Scene At Springfield
The Illinois State Fair begins in Springfield with a butter sculpted dairy yard, a breakfast on a stick contest, and harness races. Despite budget worries, Agriculture Director Hartke pledges timely opening and paid workers once a budget is in place. Fair manager Bliefnick keeps changes small, improves maps, and adds a 360 degree butter scene. Entertainment includes Chris Daughtry, Joe Walsh, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Sugarland, and a tween-friendly double bill featuring Corbin Bleu and Drake Bell.
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Springfield
Iinois
Chuck Hartke
Department of Agriculture
Marcelyn Love
Amy Bliefnick
Sharon BuMann
BuMann
Corbin Bleu
Disney Channel
Drake Bell
Nickelodeon
Drake & Josh
Martina McBride
Gretchen Wilson
Sugarland
Illinois
Bliefnick
Blagojevich skips Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade
Governor Rod Blagojevich backs out of the Twilight Parade amid a budget impasse. Supporters and critics say the move reflects leadership concerns as the fair opens, with Blagojevich planning a Friday ribbon cutting despite ongoing financial delays.
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Blagojevich
Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Rebecca Rausch
Roger Eddy
Rhutsonville
Rausch
Family sues school district over deadly Shiloh cafeteria crash
In Belleville, Amanda and Kevin Wesling add Shiloh School District No. 85 and its board as defendants in a wrongful death suit over 8-year-old Ryan Wesling killed when 85-year-old Grace Keim drove into the elementary cafeteria on Jan. 29. The amended action also targets Malone Inc. for wall construction. Investigators cited Keim’s confusion and potential medication, while the district faces claims it failed to ensure the wall was crash worthy and adequately warned of risks.
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Shiloh
Ryan Wesling
St. Clair County
Belleville
Jack Spooner
Ryan
Amanda
Kevin Wesling
Jennifer Filyan
Mel Malone Inc
O'Fallon
Malone Building Solutions
Carol Felzien
The
Weslings
Pinckneyville explores new economic partnership and growth plan
The Future of Pinckneyville, a nonprofit from the Strategic Planning Commission, aims to fund chamber and planning projects. Charles Dobrinick notes incorporation is underway as talks began a year ago. The group eyes 2016 goals and local asset based development to revive a mining-impacted community.
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Future of
Illinois
Pinckneyville
Dobrinick
Planning Commission
Craig Williams
Strategic Planning Commission
Foundation
Williams
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