Budget proposal would bolster Illinois Food Bank Aid
Gov. Blagojevich proposes 5 million dollars in the 2009 state budget for the Illinois Food Bank Association to buy 7 million more pounds of food and create a statewide mobile pantry. The plan would channel food through eight America’s Second Harvest affiliates to local pantries based on poverty and unemployment data, aiding counties like Alexander with high poverty rates.
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Illinois Food Bank Association
IFBA
State Association
America’s Second Harvest
St. Louis Area
Mary Blair
Tri-State Food Bank
Carbondale Builds Its Local Identity Online
Carbondale elevates its Southern Illinois profile through online video ventures. Local creators showcase community events, landmarks, and culture to attract visitors and pride residents.
Carbondale's Transport Riches Spotlighted in 7A Features
In the 7A section, CHUGGING ALONG celebrates Carbondale's transport scene highlighting streets, travel, and infrastructure. A parallel 7A piece notes local towns brag about mountains, UFO lore, and coal, framing regional character and competition.
Founder Daniel Brush Loomed Over Carbondale’s Rise
The town’s origin traces to 1853 when Daniel Harmon Brush, a 30 year old Murphysboro resident, led investors to acquire land for Carbondale. A controversial figure described as ambitious and combative, Brush built wealth through stores, mills, construction, and a telegraph service while engaging in feuds that shaped his town’s fate.
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Daniel Harmon Brush
Carbondale
U.S
Illinois
Brush
Murphysboro
David Kenney
Inlaw
John Logan
John A. Logan
Saluki seniors honored at Carbondale home game
Southern Illinois University celebrated Senior Night in Carbondale honoring Randal Falker Matt Shaw Tyrone Green and Dion Coopwood along with Jamaal Foster who did not use his final year of eligibility Emotions ran high as players and parents reflected on five years with the program and the family atmosphere surrounding Saluki basketball.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Randal Falker
Matt Shaw
Tyrone Green
Dion Coopwood
Jamaal Foster
Ann Falker
Falker
Wesley
Gaye Shaw
Shaw
Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield Reflects After Miss America Outcome
In Carbondale southern Illinois, Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield sits by a Panera fire after a long few days of travel and appearances toward Michigan. She says her Miss America goal was about the experience, not the crown, and vows to keep pursuing opportunities while noting the long nine days of preliminaries and rehearsals.
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Illinois
Ashley Hatfield
Panera Bread
Carbondale
Michigan
Kristen Haglund
Barnes and Noble
Hatfield
Las Vegas
Southern Illinois
Anna
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Saluki
Les Winkeler
Miss
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Miss Illinois
Dave Taylor
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