Easter Bunny events and St Patrick's day activities listed
Multiple local events including Easter Bunny arrival at University Mall at 10 am and pet photos 1-4 pm at Marion clinic for $10 each with pickup or mailing options. Also all you can eat breakfast 6-11 am at Herrin center for $4, proceeds to library, plus St Patrick's Celtic celebration and various community activities across Murphysboro Carterville Anna Jonesboro and more with contact numbers.
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Little Egypt
Mobile Vet Clinic
S. Court St
Marion
Robin's Photography
James Parker
The
Humane Society of Southern Illinois
Humane Society
Herrin Senior Citizens Center
Walnut St
Friends of Herrin City Library
SIU Carbondale holds 2 percent budget back despite 3.6M cut
SIUC will preserve a 2 percent holdback of state funds as Gov. Ryan proposes about 3.6 million fewer dollars for the university. Total SIUC funding is about 168.8 million, down from 172.4 million, to help cover a 7.4 million projected gap. President Walker and Chancellor Wendler flag bleaker finances and possible tuition hikes next year.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
SIUC
George Ryan
Ryan
SIU
James Walker
Walter Wendler
Peace Coalition Walks Carbondale for Peaceful Options
The Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois plans a sidewalk event at Carbondale Town Square Pavilion to prompt public reflection on alternatives to military action. Spokeswoman Georgeann Hartzog says the group, active since 1983, aims to raise questions about government policies amid post attack debates.
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Conor Menenzie
SOUT
Peace Coalition of
Southern Illinois
Town Square
Carbondale
Town Square Pavilion
Georgeann Hartzog
Hartzog
Peace Coaliion
Carbondale Public Library
Margie Parker
Peacemakers argue against perpetual Afghan war stance
A coalition member E.G. Hughes urges ending the unending Afghan conflict, warning continued attacks harm both Afghanistan’s people and U.S. interests as discussions unfold on Peace page 2B.
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Afghanistan
United States
Murphysboro Green Celebrates St Patrick Day Events
Murphysboro hosts a Celtic Celebration with square dancing at 2 pm and Cajun music from 5 to 9 pm near the Old Depot. An Irish Kid's Festival runs 11 am to 2 pm at the Youth Center. A 17th annual 5K walk run starts at 9 am from the Old Depot, with day‑of registration $13. The St. Patrick's Day Parade gathers 10:30 am at St Andrews Church.
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St. Patrick’s
Murphysboro
Bon Temps Roulez
Brown
Chamber of Commerce
S. 13Th St
Celtic Square
The
Brown Baggers
Murphysboro Youth Center
Walnut St
Sallie Logan Public Library
Murphysboro Kiwanis Club
Southern Illinois Irish Festival
Youth Center
Old Depot
St. Andrews Church
Marion Named Main Street Community in State Program
Marion receives state designation as a Main Street community with Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood presenting two plaques and four highway signs at a 3 p.m. city hall program. Mayor Butler and Main Street manager Bob Stein highlight downtown progress and training opportunities among 59 statewide designated towns.
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Marion
Corinne Wood
City Hall
Wood
Bob Stein
Stein
Main Street
Bob Butler
Marion Main Street
Judge Won't Drop Murder Charges Against Two Former SIU Grads
Judge E Dan Kimmel said he would not dismiss murder charges against Taffia Cunningham 24 and Jahneria Singletary 25 former Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate students. Prosecutors argued the charges should stand as law requires. The judge noted he must follow the written law despite requests to dismiss.
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Murphy Sboro
E. Dan Kimmel
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Taffia Cunningham
Jahneria Singletary
Paul Christenson
Cunningham
Kimmel
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University Mall
Carterville Junior High
Anna Jonesboro High School
Dan Woolard
Trail of Tears State Park
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Illinois
Tilden Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro School Board
John Brewster
University of Illinois
Northern Illinois University
Los
Coalition Tries
Linda A. Krutsinger
E.G. Hughes
Coalition
Oreen
St. Patty's
Linda Rush
ST. Patty’s
Nicole Crisler
de Soto
Edward
City Park
Crisler
Arry McKenzie
the Southern
Steve Binder
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