21-year-old man injured in one vehicle crash near Raddle
Chad Lambert, 21, suffered serious leg injuries when his 1978 Chevrolet pickup drifted off Illinois 3 near Matusky Hollow Road and struck trees around 1 45 a m Saturday. He was ejected, taken to Chester Memorial Hospital then to St Louis University Hospital in stable condition. Deputies suspect alcohol use and note he wasn t wearing a seat belt. Lambert s town of residence was not released.
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Raddle
Chad Lambert
Jackson County
Illinois 3
Matusky Hollow Road
Lambert
Chester Memorial Hospital
St. Louis University Hospital
Sheriff's Department
Sheila Brocialle
Cindy Humphreys
Teacher Receives State Honor for Wetland Education Project
Du Quoin seventh grade teacher Robert Johnson of Du Quoin Middle School is honored among ten for volunteer service to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. His students aided with the Wetland Education Project at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds, a collaboration with SIU Carbondale Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab and local agencies. The awards ceremony is at Conservation World Tent, Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Saturday Aug 11 at 11:30 a.m.
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DU Quoin
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Conservation World
Robert Johnson
du Quoin Fairgrounds
IDNA
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District
Johnson
Springfield
Insect Day Set for Aug 25 at War Bluff Sanctuary
Pope County notes the Seventh Annual Insect Awareness and Appreciation Day at the Illinois Audubon Society War Bluff Valley Sanctuary. The program runs 3 p.m. with field trips kids programs a potluck a raffle an evening talk and a night hike. Bring a dish and pocket change for the raffle. Contact Jackie Turner 618-996-2547 for details.
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Pope County
Illinois Audubon Society
War Bluff
Shawnee Audubon Society
Jackie Turner
The
Ten Blue Spruces Offered By Arbor Day Foundation
Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be mailed postpaid to each new member joining in August. The Trees for America campaign includes a subscription to Arbor Day and The Tree Book, with planting tips. Send a $10 contribution to National Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska City by August 31 or join online.
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Southern Illinois
National Arbor Day Foundation
Trees For America
Blue Spruces,” National Arbor Day Foundation
Arbor Ave
Nebraska City
Senator Fitzgerald seeks fall 2001 interns in Illinois
The Southern Illinois and Springfield offices of U S Senator Peter G Fitzgerald invite college and law students with strong writing and communication skills to apply for internships from about September 1 to December 15. Send a cover letter and resume to Dixon or Springfield addresses.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois
U.S
Peter Fitzgerald
Dixon
Peter G. Fitzgerald
Jason Anderson
West First Street
Ill
Springfield
Michelle Wood
S. Eighth St
Inmate Education Boost From Marion Camp and Logan College
Officials at U.S. Penitentiary Marion and John A. Logan College Carterville launched a joint effort to raise inmate education. Since July last year 39 GED diplomas have been awarded, with two morning and two afternoon classes daily for 10 to 15 students per session, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve post release work prospects.
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Carterville
U.S
Marion
John A. Logan College
Kay Fleming
GED
Fleming
GED Classes Through JALC At Carterville and Herrin
John A. Logan College offers GED classes in Carterville with morning sessions starting Aug 21 at the Family Learning Center. Evening options run 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Herrin hosts a class starting Aug 27 at the Williamson County housing office with sessions on Monday and Tuesday.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
Marion
Family Learning Center
N. State St
Herrin
Williamson County
N. Sixth St
SIU Police Assert Broad Jurisdiction Across Counties
Campus police officials say the Southern Illinois University Police Department holds wide authority across several counties, enforcing university rules and state laws on view of a violation or warrants. SIU properties span Jackson, Williamson, Union, Franklin counties with campuses and facilities including Carterville, Touch of Nature, and the Aviation School.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University Police Department
SIU
Sam Jordan
SIU Department of Public Safety
Jordan
Illinois
Jackson
Williamson
Carterville
Touch of Nature
Aviation School
Union
Franklin
Cellular tower plans on hold in Anna
SunCom Wireless seeks approval for a 250 foot self supporting cellular tower on Don Denny’s half acre in Anna off Lick Creek Road. City and county officials weigh zoning, permit processes, and regulatory issues while a lease is signed, with debate over aesthetics and the need to improve service in Union County.
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Cellular
Anna
Lick Creek Road
SunCom Wireless
Michael Winslow
Anna City
Don Denny
Citizen’s Committee
Winslow
First Cellular
Federal Aviation Administration
Denny
Area doctors aid Thai people in medical mission
Du Quoin area doctors Manu Tongwarin Sukha Chuchai and Dr Atiman Thitipraserth joined 40 nurses and about 30 doctors under a blue yellow tent to provide free care in Thailand. TPAA members numbered 800 to 1,000, expanding a planned economic mission into a week of medical aid for the homeland.
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DU Quoin
Thai Physicians Association of America
Illinois
Manu Tongwarin
Sukha Chuchai
West Frankfort
Atiman Thitipraserth
TPAA
United States
Thailand
Southern Illinois
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Southernillinoisan.com
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Southern Illinoisan
Larry McKenzie
SIUC
R. Neef
Union County
Union County Board
John Bigler
Steve Hartline
Hartline
Tongwarin
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