Cobden church aids limited English students to grade level
In Cobden a church hosts a summer tutoring program for limited English proficient children from Alto Pass Carbondale and beyond. Volunteers provide reading math and science help along with free breakfast and lunch and transportation. The aim is to raise scores and prevent summer learning loss while supporting hungry children.
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Jesus Es el Senor
Cobden
Nathan Zaragoza
Jesuses el
Carlos Lopez
Lopez
Alto Pass
Bonnie Vines
Carbondale
Carmona
Vines
Barefoot robber robs Citgo in Carbondale
A man entered the Citgo gas station on U.S. 51 in Carbondale Friday afternoon, flashed a handgun, and demanded money from two registers. Store manager Debi Tidwell said no customers were inside and no one was harmed as the suspect fled before 2 p.m.
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Carbondale
Citgo
U.S. 51
Debi Tidwell
Tidwell
Liberty miners hear optimistic future outlook in Saline County
About 141 miners at the Liberty Mine near Galatia received a hopeful briefing Friday from United Mine Workers officials on coal industry prospects in Southern Illinois. Workers idled July 13 and 75 gathered in Harrisburg for a workshop on job services, education, health insurance and unemployment benefits. Miner liaison Evan Sink predicted a brighter future, noting belief the coal industry will explode.
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Saline County
Liberty
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Harco Road
Galatia
Harrisburg
Evan Sink
UMW District 12
Link
Medicaid backlog worries Illinois medical community
Illinois hospitals pharmacies and nursing homes face delayed Medicaid reimbursements as the state works to cut a backlog exceeding $1 billion. The Illinois Hospital Association reports payments are late creating an interest free loan burden, while officials say the average repayment cycle now sits at about 59 days amid rising healthcare costs.
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Springfield
Illinois Hospital Association
Bettina French
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Bodybuilders
Rams
Cobden Church
Jenny Carmona
Citgo Station
Chuck Novara
Southern Carbondale
Mike Vaughn
Dog Viper
South U.S. 51
Liberty Workers
Cheyenne Holder
Herrin
Abby
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