Car overturns on Illinois 14 injuring Goodyear man
Darrin K. Fulkerson, 23, of Goodyear Arizona and formerly of Carri, suffered major injuries in a one car crash on Illinois 14 about 0.2 mile west of County Road 850 East. Police say he overcorrected and overturned after leaving the road. He was wearing a seatbelt and transported to Hamilton County Hospital, then Deaconess Hospital in Evansville Indiana. Charges are pending. Linda Rush
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Darrin K. Fulkerson
Goodyear
Ariz
Carri
Illinois
Fulkerson
Hamilton County Hospital
McLeansboro
Deaconess Hospital
Evansville
Ind
Cookie Walk and holiday events spread across several towns
The Harrisburg cookie walk at the Harris Pruett Building kicks off at 7 30 a m Wednesday with homemade cookies and candies for sale by the pound. Seniors Christmas dinner in Herrin at 11 15 a m Wednesday requires reservations. Marion Lions Club hosts a Christmas party for special needs children at noon Wednesday with Santa. Red Cross blood drive runs 4 to 8 p m Wednesday at Community of Faith Church Carterville. Prostate cancer screening offered Wednesday 9 a m to noon and Thursday 2 to 5 30 p m at Jackson County Health Department Murphysboro with free PSA tests.
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Harris Pruett
Harrisburg
Women of the First Church of God
The
Pound
Walnut St
Herrin
Williamson County Programs On
Marion Lions Depot
Marion Lions Club
American Red Cross
Community of Faith Church
Carterville
Jackson County Health Department
Murphysboro
McKinley Bridge Reopens Linking Two States After Repairs
The 97-year-old McKinley Bridge between St Louis and Illinois suburbs reopened after a 52 million makeover following a six year closure for structural repairs. About 10,000 vehicles crossed daily before 2001 toll removal. A bike path is planned to open next year as officials hope to boost Illinois communities like Granite City Venice and Madison.
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McKinley
St. Louis
Illinois
Venice
Granite City
Madison
West Frankfort police chief steps down after years of service
The West Frankfort police chief announces he will retire from his post while remaining open to future assignments. He cites a desire for a smoother transition and notes his long career in Southern Illinois including prior work with the DEA. The council meet at 10 a.m. Friday at city hall.
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West Frankfort
Illinois
Dinn
The
Drug Enforcement Administration
City council approves hiring four new firefighters
Commissioner Martin Beltz announced the rural district received an FEMA grant covering 95 percent of costs for pagers and equipment for four new firefighters. The recruits will undergo a year long probationary training, with in house training this summer and possible participation in a statewide program.
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Martin Beltz
Council
Federal
Gielow
Carbonale City Council weighs tax measures and sign repeal
Carbondale council considers tax options in cents per 100 market value raising about 40000 yearly for Main Street. It aims to run without a property tax and reviews James Rayfield’s repeal request of a 30 year old political sign ban, which planning commission rejected for campaigning and litter concerns. The next meeting is set for January 15.
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Doherty
Planning Commission
James Rayfield
Community Events and Dedication Schedule Across Southern IL
Today’s events run from 1 to 6 pm across Illinois Centre Mall John A Logan College East Wing Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center LIUC Recreation Center St Paul Lutheran West Frankfort Walmart Benton Eldorado scoreboard dedication 7 30 pm Eldorado High School Contact Vicki Cummiskey 513 1239 Paducah Symphony Children’s Chorus 1 pm Capitol Frankfort Ky as part of Governor Beshear inauguration Prostate cancer screening 9 am to noon today and Wednesday 2 to 5 30 pm Thursday Dec 13 Jackson County Health Department Murphysboro free PSA blood tests
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American Red Cross
Illinois Centre
John A Logan College
Murphysboro
LIUC
St. Paul Lutheran Church
West Frankfort
Walmart
Benton
Eldorado
Eldorado High School
Vicki Cummiskey
Paducah Symphony
Capitol
Frankfort
Steve Beshear
Mtaylor
Jackson County Health Department
Government meeting schedule across Illinois counties
A consolidated list outlines government and school board meetings in multiple towns. Anna City Council Carbondale City Council Carrier Mills Chester Carrier Mills-Stonefort Cobden Cypress Elverado Franklin County Board Franklin Hospital finance committee Rend Lake Resort Freeman Spur Harrisburg Metropolis Marion Mount Vernon Murphysboro Perry County Board Pinckneyville Pope County board Royalton Saline County Budget Committee Sparta City Council Tilden Village Board and related venues with varied start times from noon to 9 p.m. and locations including city halls, schools, and libraries.
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Anna
Benton High School Board
Carbondale
Carrier Mills-Stonefort
Carrier Mills Chester School Board
Swanwick St. Cobden
Cypress Elementary School
Elverado
Elkville
Franklin County Board
Benton
Franklin Hospital
Christopher
Franklin
Jefferson Counties Special Education Board
Rend Lake Resort, Inc
Freeman Spur Village Board
Freeman Spur
Harrisburg School Board
Harrisburg
Jackson County Land Use Committee
Murphysboro
Jackson-Union Counties
Bottom
Neunert, Marion
McClellan School Board
Mount Vernon
Meridian School Board
Valley Road
Mounds
Metropolis Area Tourism Commission
Metropolis Public Library
Metropolis Industrial Committee
Metropolis Parks and Recreation Committee
Mount Vernon Township High School Board
Murphysboro School Board
Walnut St
Perry County Board
Pinckneyville
Pope County School Board
JH. Hobbs
Sparta Community Hospital Board
Sparta City Council
Tilden Village
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Thesouthern
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Carhartt
Ilaathedomn
Hodges Furniture
Lionel Electric Trains
Thomas the Tank Engine
LGB
Pizza & Pasta Express
N. Division
Pizzatrains
Lorna Bryant
Dale Carnegie
PE Headscaholeaoe
Coen Soman
OL Ohs
Minois Ave
Charles Eubank
Charles D. Eubank
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