Thrift stores offer bargains and community aid in Carbondale
Local thrift shops showcase affordable clothing and housewares while supporting radio and charity. Jane DeMarco’s shop offers fashion at $1.95 to $45, with a $5 rack and seasonal displays. Goodwill, Salvation Army, Church Women United and Community Thrift Stores provide low prices, free days, and proceeds for causes like education and Red Cross relief.
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DeMarco
Orchard Hills School
Murphysboro
Ralph Lauren
Liz Claiborne
Lucky Jeans
Levis
Wranglers
Community Thrift Store
E. Jackson St
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Tom Egert
Thrift Store
Goodwill Industries
Egert
Jane’s Consignment Shop
W. Main St
Church Women United Thrift Shop
N. Illinois Ave
East Oak Street
Cecc.net
Thriftshop
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Illinois Ave
U.S. 51
Main St
Illinois 13
Main
E. Main St
Goodwill
Carbondale
Lisa Dooley
N. Illinois
Lindquist
Red Cross Relief Fund
S. Illinois Ave
Salvation Army Area Command
Marion
Salvation Army
Regulars haunt local thrift shop aisles for treasures
Carbondale resident Michael Welch describes thrift shop hunting as a habit formed by childhood curiosity and military base moves. He says regulars seek unusual finds among eclectic inventories from neighbors' discards, including vintage kitchen gadgets and antique buttons.
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Welch
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Reader tips point to two specific corrections: Rep John Shimkus office hours today rather than on a different day, and a renovation cost for Washington intermediate school Pekin listed as 3 872 320 dollars.
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