Local ads urge buying at home as patriotic duty
In Peoria central Illinois, a half page ad backed by the Journal Star and regional chambers promotes buying locally to strengthen the economy and serve as a defense against terrorism. The campaign, with the slogan Keep our future strong buy central Illinois, aims to keep money in the area and support regional businesses while reassuring shoppers post 9 11.
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Peoria
Illinois
Peoria Journal Star
Area Chambers of Commerce
Central Illinois
Peoria Area
Suburban tax hike funds fight against O'Hare expansion
In Bensenville, a 5 percent amusement tax will raise about 200000 annually to bolster a legal fund opposing O'Hare expansion and support a Fourth of July event. The levy targets greens fees, golf tournaments, ice rental, and arena admissions as residents voice concern over runways and noise.
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James Johnson
Lottery draw results and jackpots list
A compact update lists Pick Three and Pick Four results for midday and evening across multiple games, plus Lucky 5, ShowMe 5 and Powerball jackpots. It includes Indiana Daily Three and Daily Four numbers, Kentucky and Missouri picks, and the Big Game totals. Jackpot figures include Powerball at 33 million and Big Game at 44 million.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
Readers can report inaccuracies by calling the Accuracy Hotline at 529-5454 Ext. 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176 from elsewhere to notify the newspaper.
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Jackson County
Williamson County
The Southern Illinoisan Contact and Subscription Details
Contact information for The Southern Illinoisan includes editors, news tips, and subscriber services with phone numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto Williamson County and nationwide access. It lists subscription pricing and operating hours for replacements classifieds display ads and mailing addresses.
State weighs impact of mall on Blanding's turtles in McHenry
Illinois officials warn a proposed 30 acre site near Exner Marsh Nature Preserve could threaten about 70 Blanding's turtles the area hosts the county's largest colony. Officials say upland nesting habitat is shrinking due to housing growth, while developers argue they will protect nearby nesting zones. Local authorities oversee development limits.
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Lake IN the Hills
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
McHenry County
Exner Marsh
Walgreens
John Nelson
Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
David Plate
Par Development
East Dundee
Illinois
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Chamber
Stickelmaier
Bush
Travel Industry Association of America
John Schweitzer
Bradley University Communications
Pearl Harbor
Schweitzer
Chicago
O’hare
Bensenville
O'Hare International
George Ryan
Richard Daley
Meigs Field
Peotone
Linda Ritchie
Lindus
Linda.lindus
Thesouthern
de Soto
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Ken Warren
Ken.warren
Illinois Ave
Marion
Illinois Centre Mall
Southern Illinoisan
Lee Enterprises Inc
Davenport
Iowa
P.O
Murpohusboro
Bryan Furniture
Bayau Furniture
Herrin
Frankfort
Saxony
Southern Illinois
Niemann Flooring
Hall
Supe Decorator Warehouse
Super Decorator Warehouse
New Rt
West of
Manon
New
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