Rend Lake College to build two $1M mining training facilities
Rend Lake College plans two new training centers near Pinckneyville and Ina to train workers for coal mining and mine construction. The Pinckneyville site coat is about $1.3 million with federal funding sought and a $100,000 Peabody Energy donation already given. The Ina facility would cost about $1 million and could open within six months after funding, with state support sought by Rep. Kurt Granberg.
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College Foundation
Mount Vernon
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Kurt Granberg
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Christmas past at Fort Massac Visitors Center
Historic forts loom in the background as a Christmas past event unfolds at the Fort Massac Visitors Center on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Laura Edwards comments on the chance to escape the modern world during the festive afternoon.
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Christmas goes retro at re enactment in Metropolis
Edwards traveled from Murray Kentucky with her family to join a Christmas re enactment. She wore a handmade period dress and noted her friend Elyse Gibson also from Murray wore one she made. Her brother serves in the 24th Indiana and the family has participated for 11 years. They paused to stroll the museum addition and center, stressing the event’s history and everyday life of the past.
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Metropolis
Murray, Ky
Elyse Gibson
Murray
Indiana
Salukis draw 11000 fans in rain for FCS semifinal
SIU athletics staged a big push for the Football Championship Subdivision semifinal against Delaware as Mario Moccia rallied support. Despite gray rainy weather, more than 11,000 fans attended, even with ESPN televising the game.
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Carbondale
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Saluki
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SIU
University of Delaware
Mario Moccia
John Madden
ESPN
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Jackson County extension seeks new director
The University of Illinois Extension office in Jackson County invites applications for county director with a Dec. 19 deadline. Ed Billingsley left the role after moving to Williamson County to lead that office full time, while remaining interim director in Jackson during transition.
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University of Illinois
Jackson County Extension Office
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Williamson
IDOT details public meeting results on Illinois 13 changes
Illinois Department of Transportation released results from the Oct 25 Williamson County meeting on proposed Illinois 13 changes. About 170 attendees submitted 226 comments with 115 in support, 38 with revisions, 63 opposed, and 10 neutral. Carrie Nelson said the overall results were positive and plans can be viewed online. Differences arose by town with Crainville showing more negative feedback. officials plan further tweaks and additional sessions if needed.
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Illinois
Carrie Nelson
IDOT
Division Street
Carterville
Halfway Road
Marion
Nelson
Crainville
Wolf Creek Road
Illinois 13
Evelyn Fuqua
Proposed Illinois 13 plan seeks community input and approvals
Officials urge public comments on changes to Illinois 13 and promise collaboration with local leaders to ensure satisfaction with the project. Nelson emphasizes ongoing outreach to communities and elected officials for final plan adjustments. The Southern reports contact details for further information.
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