Today's Events at SIUC and regional venues
A busy slate of community events includes a Bridal Extravaganza at SIUC Student Center noon to 4 pm with a 3 pm fashion show, plus a Ninth Annual Hymn Festival at First United Methodist Church Carbondale directed by David Cherwein. Also included are an Arsenic & Old Lace at Mitchell Museum, Lend Me a Tenor at Belleville College Theatre, a Crowded schedule of outdoor and cultural events across Carbondale, Cape Girardeau, Mount Vernon, Paducah, and Du Quoin with ticket info and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SIUC
Southern
Clear Channel
First United Methodist Church
Carbondale
David Cherwein
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
S.I
American Guild of Organists
Limelight Players
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville
Carlyle Ave
Mitchell Museum
Cedarhurst
Mount Vernon
Mr. Green
Market House Main Stage
Market House Square
Paducah
Souper Bowl pledges aid and Herrin police annex under way
Association of Letter Carriers No 1197 seeks pledges for MDA via Bank of America in Cape Girardeau. Construction on the Herrin Carl Bruce Annex has started with a $1 million Bruce Foundation gift and a projected $350,000 shortfall. The 5800 square foot building will add a larger dispatch room offices for chiefs sergeants and detectives and a secure holding area with cells. New design includes bullet resistant glass, load bearing walls, and a side prisoner entrance to reduce lobby contact and increase security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Letter Carriers
MDA
Bank of America
Atta
William St
Cape Girardeau
Herrin
Carl Bruce
Vic Ritter
Ritter
Bruce
Robert Deaton
Adoption surge at Humane Shelter of Southern Illinois
The Humane Shelter of Southern Illinois reports a remarkable week with 15 adoptions, eight dogs and seven cats, amid rising intake from Jackson and Murphysboro Animal Controls. Dorian the puppy awaits adoption. Kitty Klinic funded his neuter. Address is 95 Humane Road. fee is 40. 457 2362.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Humane Shelter
Southern Illinois
Karen Mullins
Mullins
Dorian
Southern Illinoisan
Kitty Klinic
Humane Shelter of
Humane Road
Illinois 13
Murphysboro
Graceful Career Ends as Carbondale Mourns Teens
In Turley Park a candlelight vigil for Terrance Mitchell and Austin Campbell drew about 400 mourners. W. Charles Grace stood with Police Chief Don Strom, praised as a consummate professional and strong leader amid youth-violence concerns in Carbondale. Grace, nearing retirement after almost 80 years in public service, signals a pivotal moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Terrance Mitchell
Austin Campbell
Carbondale
W. Charles
Chuck
Grace
Turley Park
Don Strom
Phelps Grabs Contribution Lead In 118th District Race
Brandon W. Phelps holds a campaign finance edge over Jay D. Williams for the Democratic nomination in the 118th Legislative District. Phelps ended 2001 with 32732 in reserve after starting July 1 with 975, largely from labor groups including 10000 from Laborers' Political League Educational Fund. Williams, Ill Department of Natural Resources worker, reported 6000 by December 31 after no funds at July 1, citing a $5000 donation cap and four contributions from Shawneetown and Omaha area Downens totaling 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Brandon W. Phelps
Jay D. Williams
State Board of Elections
Phelps
Williams
James D
Jim” Fowler
Harrisburg
Johnson, Union, Alexander, Pulaski, Massac
Pope, Hardin, Saline
Gallatin
Hamilton
White Counties
U.S
David D. Phelps
The
Laborers? International Union of North America
Laborers’ Political League Educational Fund
Washington, D.C
North Central Illinois Laborers District Council
Illinois
Eagle Valley Trucking
Wm Downen Trucking Co
Shawneetown
Edward
Judith Downen
Omaha
Robert
Betty Downen
Also Mentioned on This Page
SIU Arena
Kenya
Carbondale Civic Center
Show Me Center
Schnucks
Semo.edu
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Good Samaritan House
Carbondale Interfaith Council
Twin Rivers
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Carterville
John D. Homan
Michael Dan
Animal Shelter
Sara Bean
Jackson County Animal Control
Secutor
Michael Dann
the Southern
Chuck Grace
U.S. Attorney
Strom
Washington University
St. Louis
Miniall Vann
Mike Carr
U.S. Federal
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