Today’s Events List in Southern Illinois
American Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro Centre Mall University Mall and Herrin Civic Center NAACP chili supper and program at 5 p.m. at Emma C Hayes Community Center Carbondale.
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St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
Illinois Centre Mall
University Mall
Herrin Civic Center
NAACP
Emma C. Hayes
Carbondale
Alto Pass open house for first new fire truck event
Open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Civic Center Alto Pass marks Alto’s history with its first new fire truck. Santa will attend with refreshments.
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Alto Pass
Civic Center
Alto
du Quoin Jaycees
du Quoin
Dowell
Elkville
Vergennes
American Red Cross
Tamaroa Community Center
Murdale ‘Baptist Church
First “Baptist Church
Carterville
American Red Cross Blood
Herrin ‘Hospital
CFA
A.C. Brase
Cape Girardeau
Dreameware.com
Rend Lake College Board Meeting Details
The Rend Lake College Board convenes at noon in the Administration Building Ina for a scheduled session.
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Rend Lake College Board
Ina
Holiday burglary warning urges home safety tips
Police urge homeowners to take extra precautions during and after the holiday season. Advice includes having a trusted neighbor collect mail, securing valuables, and disposing of packaging to avoid advertising stolen items. The article cites Officer Mathis and notes vigilance remains after holidays.
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Jahnke
the Southern
Carbondale
Hank Banycky
Mathis
Lights bring festive glow to Johnston City yard displays
Johnston City couple Harold and Terry spread Christmas cheer with roof and yard decorations beginning the day after Halloween. They limit hours this year to save on a rising electric bill, running lights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and plan to take decorations down after Christmas.
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Johnston City
Harold
Terry
Carbondale school boards set levies in 2007
Carbondale Community High School District 165 approved a 7.9 million dollar levy up about 800000 from last year, though officials expect to collect no more than about 200000 over prior receipts due to unknown factors and rising operating costs. Thomas School District 95 also approved a 9.9 million levy, about 900000 above 2006 collections, with growth expected to cover increased expenses and remaining revenue projections around 9.505 million.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Community
Kosco
Steve Sabens
Sabens
Thomas School
John Williams
CCHS
Williams
Blagojevich delays return to finish 2007 agenda
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich said he will not summon lawmakers to the Capitol before January 2 to finish unfinished business. The move ends a divisive year marked by finger pointing and gridlock over infighting and a statewide construction program remains unresolved into 2008.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
State Capitol
Statehouse Dome
Finger
Streets cost a lot to clean in the winter
City officials discuss winter street maintenance costs and methods. Street crews push snow away from curbs to speed melt, aiding clearance at Main Street. Mayor Presley notes high winter costs but praises workers for clearing roadways. The Bendon/Streets department uses a salt and cinders mix, budgeting about 20 tons of salt and 300 tons of cinders this season, with overtime varying annually.
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Browning
Main Street
Marion Presley
Presley
Benton Street
Don Wyant
Wyant
Becky Malkovich
Cairo School District Opens Three Year Teacher Contracts
Cairo school district is filling open positions with a three year contract option. Superintendent Newell cites fewer contract talks as a cooling off period and a chance to focus on teaching. Surveys on contract language and raises are out but not yet reviewed as negotiations focus on wages.
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Newell
Rogers
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