Lois Lane Statue Planned for Metropolis Courthouse Lawn
The Metropolis Area Chamber of Commerce plans a Lois Lane statue beside the Superman statue on the courthouse lawn. An artist rendition and mock-up should be ready in two months for a sneak peek. Commemorative bricks are for sale to fund the project ahead of next year's June Superman Celebration.
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Lois Lane
Metropolis
Superman
Jim Hambrick
Metropolis Area Chamber of Commerce
Four arrested on gun charges in Herrin
Four people were arrested after a 2:10 a.m. 911 report of gunshots at 701 S Eighth St Herrin. Marvin Billups 47 of Chicago Chavis Dotson 25 of Danville Donald Mezo 45 and Julie Puffer 42 both of Herrin were charged with unlawful use of a weapon. Mezo and Puffer had Union County warrants. Puffer also faced obstruction of justice. All four held awaiting court.
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Herrin
S. Eighth St
Williamson County Sheriff's Deputies
Marvin Billups
Chicago
Chavis J. Dotson
Danville
Donald Mezo
Julie Puffer
Mezo
Puffer
Union County
Williamson County
Robbery at Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Murphysboro
Police report two white men armed with handguns robbed The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy at 1340 Walnut Street around 5 04 p.m. Thursday. Customers were ordered to floor while a worker opened a cash drawer and suspects fled north on 14th Street. Both wore hats and sunglasses.
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Murphysboro
14Th Street
Walnut St
Mourners remember Du Quoin theater owner Bill Ivy
Bill Ivy 70 longtime Grand Theater owner in Du Quoin died Wednesday at Doctors Care and Rehab Center after a yearlong stroke. He gave free movies and treats to children drawing crowds from across the area. City leaders and chamber executives called him an asset and a kind, enterprising figure who kept the theater running and supported the community. The Grand Theater family offered condolences to Ivy's family as the town mourns his loss.
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DU Quoin
Bill Ivy
Herrin
Grand Theater
Ivy
Bill
John Rednour
Bonnie Alvis
Chamber
Richard Baker II
Richard A. Baker Sr
Baker
Juthe
Kasi Hubbard
Christopher
Cruise Night in Benton caps summer season 2006
Benton Public Square hosted the final Cruise Night of the 2006 summer season drawing a large crowd. Mayor Gary Kraft noted five years of monthly events May through August with about 130 entries and a People’s Choice awards system for Best Car Best Truck Best Motorcycle and Best Overall. On Sept 9 plans were announced for the next event.
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Benton
Benton Public Square
Gary Kraft
Kraft
Carbondale Park District eyed Hickory Lodge reuse plan
Several groups have filed proposals with the Carbondale Park District to repurpose Hickory Lodge as a creative living and learning center with art exhibits gardens and event space while litigation blocks public discussion. Proponents Kris Schachel Elaine Ramseyer and Kevin Clark advocate keeping the landmark open and offering diverse programs to educate and engage the community.
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Carbondale
Hickory Lodge
Carbondale Park District
Park District
Brian Ramsey
Ramsey
Park Board
Sycamore St
Keep
Ed van Awken
Brit Kirby
LaDeane Martin Kirby
Kris Schachel
Southern Illinois Center For A Sustainable Future
Elaine Ramseyer
Longbranch Coffeehouse
Kevin Clark
Schachel
Keep Carbondale Beautiful
SIUC Welcomes Students Back With Weekend Events
Southern Illinois University Carbondale opens the 2006-07 academic year with move-in hours for new and returning students, campus tours, a free dining picnic, a Welcome Fest at SIU Arena with a Chancellor address, a scavenger hunt, and a Joshua Seth performance in the Student Center ballrooms.
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SIUC
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Trueblood
Lentz
Grinnell
University Halls
SIU Arena
Walter Wendler
Main Street
Joshua Seth
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