Region mobilizes aid for tornado victims in Southern Illinois
Community organizations rally to help tornado victims as United Way of Southern Illinois reports a surge in donations from regional residents and donors as far as Pennsylvania. Two semi trailers will deliver supplies Saturday and collection occurs 2 to 5 p.m. at 1301 Enterprise Way in Marion near Rural King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Illinois
Toni Hayden
United Way
Pennsylvania
Hayden
Enterprise Way
Marion
King
Salvation Army Thrift Store Seeks Bedding and Essentials
Harrisburg thrift store manager Nicole Stricklin reports ample clothing donations but calls for more bedding blankets and sheets, plus food toiletries monetary gifts and supplies like towels and pet items. Donors have kept a steady stream amid ongoing relief for victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicole Stricklin
Salvation Army Thrift
Harrisburg
Stricklin
Madigan warns of storm scam risks after Illinois storms
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan warns residents affected by Wednesday's storms about storm chasers who pose as contractors to steal money. She urges verifying licenses and permits, getting written estimates, avoiding rush decisions, and using reputable local contractors. Call 800-243-0607 to check complaints and report suspected fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Madigan
Madigan
Attorney General
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Division of Insurance
Division of Professional Regulation
Fallen: Six die in Osman tornado. Hull and Scherk noted
Six people perished in the Osman tornado. Hat maker and Harrisburg Manufacturing supervisor, later with Joy's Hallmark, left two children, five grandchildren, and a great grandson. Funeral for Hull set 11 a.m. Saturday at Reed Funeral Chapel Harrisburg. another service at 1 p.m. Saturday Sunset Garden Cemetery Harrisburg. Scherk’s name released late Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osman
Harrisburg Manufacturing
Joy’s Hallmark
Reed
Harrisburg
Hull
Galatia
Grayville
Raleigh Baptist Church
Red Hat Society
Sunset Garden Cemetery
Scherk
Day 2 in Harrisburg aftermath shows numb resilience
Les Winkeler, sports editor of The Southern Illinoisan, describes a second day after a disaster in Harrisburg Southern Illinois. He notes the numbness, physical aches, and focus on small tasks while neighbors check on one another and authorities survey the damage. He reflects on community support and personal recovery amid debris and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Winkeler
The
Southern Illinoisan
Harrisburg
Thesouthern .Com
Harrisburg tornado leaves couple battered and missing dog
In Harrisburg a tornado lifted a home leaving Don Smith in intensive care with head trauma while his wife is hospitalized with multiple injuries. Their Chihuahua Maggie is missing as neighbors salvage what they can. Nearby Levi Fogle and Sarah Pearce describe near miss with a fallen tree and a baby protected by parents. Families vow to repair and rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Smith
Ida Evans
Deaconess Hospital
Evansville
Ind
Evans
Sophie
Maggie
Water Street
Levi Fogle
Sarah Pearce
Fogle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thesouthern.com
Paul Newton
Ameren
Beckymalk
Gmail
Beckymalkovich
Winkeler
Beau
Carterville Community Unit
Carterville Community School
Tri-C
Carterville Unit
Bi-County Health Department
Cartervillelions.com
Gmail.com
Voy
Monster
Mele Lamele Dm Mme
eRrim
Mipl
Mielatel Srs
Ase ucukccaCee
McuChiat Ey Msc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!