Hamilton County Fair kicks off at fairgrounds through Saturday
Today's events at the Hamilton County Fair in McLeansboro feature exhibits, 4-H livestock judging, antique tractor show and pull, horse races and shows, carnival rides, four wheelers and go carts, demolition derby, auction, food and fireworks. Also listed are a blood drive in Murphysboro and multiple local meetings and public notices across nearby towns.
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Hamilton County
McLeansboro
City progresses on highway compromise in Pinckneyville
The Illinois 13 127 Pinckneyville Area Citizens Advisory Council advances efforts to choose a route for the four lane expressway with public input. Two summer sessions, planning meetings, and mass questionnaires shape issues as five building alternates are reviewed for lowest resident impact ahead of a final Aug 17 meeting at Pinckneyville United Methodist Church. Greg Michaud of Johnson Depp Quisenberry notes lengthy sessions open to the public.
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Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville Area
IDOT
Pinckneyville United Methodist Church
Greg Michaud
Johnson, Depp & Quisenberry
Michaud
Woman collects hats for St. Jude patients in Campbell Hill
Crystal Smith began collecting hats after a telethon moved her to help. She has gathered 121 hats in the last month with help from local businesses, church members, and residents to aid young cancer patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She started with 31 hats four weeks ago and plans continued fundraising and donations.
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Anisten Caicos Re Eee Ete
Crystal Smith
Campbell Hill
Illinois
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Smith
West Frankfort
St. Jude
Greg Schultz
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Perry County borrows 150000 to cover deficits and fund operations
Perry County Board borrows 150000 at 3.12 percent from Murphy-Wall State Bank to cover growing deficits. Officials expect to repay by mid October, while noting landfill income may reach about 50000 this year. The board warns of tighter finances next year amid reassessment and tax-collection delays.
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Perry County
Perry County Board
Murphy-Wall State Bank
Pinckneyville
Bill Taylor
Taylor
Perry Ridge Landfill, Inc
Wayne Bigham
Bigham
Board of Review
Carbondale weighs cutting Class C liquor licenses to seven
Carbondale City Council will vote tonight to reduce Class C package liquor licenses from eight to seven. The move follows a unanimous advisory board recommendation and aims to curb underage alcohol access, improve city image, and ease police oversight as Handley House’s license expires. Current licenses include ABC Liquor Mart, Old Town Liquors, Pick's, Pinch Penny, Warehouse, Westroad, and Ron's One Stop.
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Carbondale
Liquor Advisory Board
Handley House
Brad Cole
Cole
ABC Liquor Mart
Old Town Liquors
Pick’s Liquors
Pinch Penny Liquors
Warehouse Liquor Mart
Westroad Liquor Mart
Ron's One Stop
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