Pickup Rolls Over in Randolph County Injuring Two
An 18 year old driver and his passenger were injured when their pickup left Illinois 155 near Ames Road in Randolph County after midnight Saturday. Both were not belted. the driver was flown to Saint Louis University Medical Center with major injuries while the passenger was taken to Red Bud Regional Hospital. The truck sustained major damage and the investigation continues.
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Illinois 155
Ames Road
Randolph County
Illinois
du Quoin
St. Louis University Medical Center
Red Bud Regional Hospital
Saline County Housing Authority Receives $75,000 HUD Grant
The Saline County Housing Authority got a $75,000 federal grant to install security cameras in and around public housing. HUD officials said the funding aims to keep families safe, with broader national aid totaling nearly $3.8 million to 20 authorities for emergency safety needs.
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Housing Authority
Saline County Housing Authority
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Shaun Donovan
Antonio R. Riley
Midwest
Champaign County Housing Authority
Prom outfit donations aid Harrisburg High students recovery
Two southern Illinois churches accept prom attire for Harrisburg High School students affected by the tornado. Dresses, shoes, and jewelry for girls and ties, suits, tuxes, and dress shirts for boys can be donated through April 13 at Trinity Lutheran in Anna or Christian Covenant in Carterville. Items will be distributed April 14 at the high school gym ahead of the May 5 prom. call numbers provided for questions.
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Southern Illinois
Harrisburg High School
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. Jefferson St
Anna
Christian Covenant Church
S. Division St
Carterville
Julia Heimgartner
Harrisburg
Linda Rush
Fort Massac replica fort palisades removed due to decay
Work crews removed decayed palisades from Fort Massac State Park’s 1802 replica fort causing the structure to be closed since July. Superintendent Chris McGinnis cited deterioration with eight posts fallen and noted capital-development Board cost estimates and a possible $500,000 repair price. Funding and timeline for rehabilitation remain undecided.
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Fort Massac State Park
Fort Massachite
Chris McGinnis
McGinnis
Rick Collins
Trillium Dell
Timberworks
Knoxville
Ill
Collins
Ohio River
Illinois’ Capital Development Board
Palisades
Metropolis
Fort Massac
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Many Spots Up for Grabs in Southern Primary
The Southern Primary nomin ations for state attorney county commissioner and county board seats fill Gallatin Johnson and Pope counties. Gallatin sees a contest for state s attorney between Allen Roe and Douglas E Dyhrkopp with no Republican nominee. The Gallatin county board has seven candidates for five seats led by Terry Golden and Doggie Poshard among others. Johnson County shows two Republicans challenging Democrat incumbent Tricia Turner Shelton with four nominees for Republican Johnson County commissioner. Nominees include Judith Sullivan-Murray Glenn Brown Roy Street and Ernie Henshaw.
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Gallatin
Johnson
Pope
Gallatin County
Allen Roe
Douglas E. Dyhrkopp
Terry Golden
Mark York
Randy Crone
James O. “Doggie” Poshard
Lisa L. Coonse
Hugh
Women's Center to Break Ground on Tribute Garden
The Women's Center in Carbondale will break ground at 4 30 p m on April 13 for a tribute garden honoring its founders and a major fundraising push. The center, a safe haven for abuse victims, marks 40 years in November, with officials hoping to consecrate the garden and extend operations for another four decades. Development Specialist Sandra Ursini emphasized the milestone and ongoing mission.
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Carbondale
Women’s Center
S. Thompson St
Sandra Ursini
Rhode couple brew Little Egypt Beer at The Bluff's Winery
Ken and Jennifer Rhode begin constructing a new brewing facility for Little Egypt Beer at The Bluff's Winery northwest of Murphysboro. The on site operation aims for early summer with 300 barrels per year capacity and on tap in the tasting room. Ken will serve as brew master guiding the project.
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Murphysboro
Ken
Jennifer Rhode
Little Egypt Beer
Bluff’s
Little Egypt
Bluff
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