Project Linus expands to Southern Illinois chapter
Rose announces a new Southern Illinois Project Linus chapter to provide handmade blankets for children from infants to 18 years. National VP Mary Balagna recalls the program’s hospital comfort role and its roots after the 1995 Columbine incident. Monthly volunteer meetings will be held the third Saturday each month at the Marion Carnegie Library from 1 to 4 p.m. for sewing and donations. Contact Rose at 618 771 2053 or via email for participation or donations.
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Rose
Project Linus
Charles Schulz
Mary Balagna
Bloomington
Balagna
Terry Balagna
Carbondale
Terry
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Iinois
Marion Carnegie Library
Tworoses
Hcis
U.S. Highway 45
Tunnel Hill
Pittsburg man sentenced for reckless homicide in Williamson County
Nathan Ellison, a 20 year old from Pittsburg, was sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to reckless homicide. He drove intoxicated on Galatia Post Road east of McSparin Road two years ago, lost control, and overturned. Jeffrey A. Eddy, 18, of Carrier Mills, died from injuries. Ellison had a 0.17 BAC and was treated for minor injuries. He may choose military boot camp in lieu of incarceration. Ryan Hall prosecuted the case for the county.
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Marion
Pittsburg
Williamson County
Phillip Palmer
Nathan Ellison
Galatia Post Road
McSparin Road
Ellison
Jeffrey A. Eddy
Carrier Mills
Eddy
Marion Memorial Hospital
Ryan Hall
Du Quoin man charged with DUI after weekend wreck
Walter Jackson Jr. 52 of Du Quoin swerved to avoid a bicycle on South Hickory Street Friday. His 2002 Grand Prix left the road into a ditch, he was not injured, but charged with DUI and released on $100 bond.
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Walter Jackson Jr
du Quoin
South Hickory Street
Jackson
A Christi Mathis
Law Enforcement Torch Run kicks off in Harrisburg
Southern Illinois law officers start the Law Enforcement Torch Run at 9 a.m. Tuesday from United Methodist Church in Harrisburg moving to Carbondale Town Square. Funds go to Special Olympics athletes with leg 11 along Route 13, ending as a Special Olympics athlete carries the torch into Town Square.
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Carbondale
Southern
History comes alive at Fort de Chartres Rendezvous
Fifes and Drums provide period atmosphere as visitors witness hands on history. Bob Walden of West Virginia recalls discovering a real 1860 U S Army revolver and explains the aim to show tangible heritage. Abbey Paterson and her mother spin wool and felt hats, illustrating 1700s labor and craft.
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Fort de Chartres
Bob Walden
West Virginia
Walden
Abbey Paterson
Lesley Paterson
Waterloo
Ken Seeber
42Nd Royal Highlanders Band
Shrine Circus returns to Du Quoin with Bo the elephant
The 38th Aviad Shrine Circus heads to Du Quoin State Fairground June 12 and 13 with 1 and 6 pm shows. Acts include BMX champion Karoly Zeman, high wire stunts by the Toscanos, Kazakhstan aerialists, Chinese Diamond Acrobatic Troupe, and Bo the All American Elephant. Tickets are 8 for children and 10 for adults, available at Moto-Mart stores or from Hallie Lewis at (618) 242-0260. proceeds fund Ainad Temple.
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DU Quoin
George Carden
Illinois
du Quoin State Fairground
Carden
Karoly Zeman
Toscanos
Kazakhstan
China
Southern Illinois Moto-Mart
Shriner
Hallie Lewis
Hans Klose
Brunon Blaszak
Tigers
Flying Caceres
Brandon
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Shrine Circus
Southern Illinois Moto- Mart
Lewis
Shriners
Local Government Meeting Schedule Snapshot
A consolidated list shows multiple city councils and boards across Mount Vernon Murphysboro Orient Pinckneyville Red Bud Royalton Sesser Shawnee Southwestern Illinois College Spillertown Steeleville Union County Vergennes West City Whiteash Willisville and related facilities set for evening sessions in venues such as city halls hospitals libraries colleges and community centers with meeting times ranging from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and venues including county courthouses fire stations and public halls.
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LINUS
Project Comforts
Ken.seeber
Thesouthern
Tonya Rose
John.homan
Pinckneyville
Kentucky Street
Shirley Knapp
Chuck McElwain
Christi Mathis
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Southern Illinoisthe Educational Resource Development Trust
Carterville
John A. Logan College
Logan
Tamarca
Independent Insurance Agent
Ree
Godish.com
Drade
Sae i
Enis Pany
America
Roy TY
Parry
Paterson
Alexander
Svetlana Rebkovets
Alberto Valencia
Gabby
Mathiss
Mount Vernon
Rolland W. Lewis
Murphysboro
City Hall
Orient City Council
Pinckneyville City
S. Walnut St
Royalton
S. Main St
Royalton Village
Sesser Public
Sesser-Valier
Shawnee Community College Board
College
Allin
Southwestern Illinois College Board
Marsh
Belleville
Southwestern Illinois College
Spillertown
Steeleville
Tower Rock
Grand Tower
Union County Board
Jonesboro
Vergennes Township
West City Village Board
Blakely St
Whiteash
Willisville Village Board
West Frankfort
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