Carterville OKs funds for downtown flowers project
Carterville city council approved 1500 for materials to place flowers on downtown blocks from the downtown development account. Mayor Bill Mansey said the effort aims to spruce up the area to foster future economic growth and maintain a good relationship with the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Merchant Association. The association plans fundraisers for future costs. The council also awaits a draft ordinance on parking RVs and utility trailers on residential property from city attorney Josh Bradley.
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Carbondale Police Probe May 5 Burglary on South Rawlings
Carbondale police investigated a residential burglary on May 5 between 7 30 and 9 p m in the 500 block of South Rawlings Street. Officers seek tips from the public via 618 457 3200 or CrimeStoppers at 618 549 2677 as the case remains under investigation.
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Two pickup crash on Illinois 37 injures three in Williamson Co
On Illinois 37 at New Virginia Road in Williamson County two pickups collided at 12:16 pm injuring three and leading to a DUI charge for Dalton Husch 17 of Johnston City. Shelby 33 of West Frankfort and two Johnston City passengers were treated at Herrin Hospital.
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New Virginia Road
Williamson County
Illinois
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Johnston City
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John Shelby
West Frankfort
Shelby
Herrin Hospital
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Dexter Kubitz
Illinois Rx Card offers online prescription discounts
Springfield launches a free online prescription discount card for Illinois residents. Open to all ages and income levels, it averages 30 percent off drugs at major chains and does not collect personal data. The program, run by Illinois Rx Card and backed by drug companies, is not health insurance.
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Illinois
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Rogers
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Fishing Expedition Draws Hundreds to Bleyer Lake
Christie Guinn of The H Group enjoyed a 15 minute fishing spree during Carbondale’s 26th annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations hosted by Frank Bleyer. About 800 participants plus volunteers gathered at the 8 acre lake with lunches for over 1,400 and many helping H Group clients with casting and catching bluegill and bass. Local volunteers Bernie Jerolds and his son Logan assisted, with Guinn and others naming their catches after The Flintstones characters until Jetsons names were proposed.
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Christie Guinn
H Group
Rendlemann Group
Marion
Bleyer Lake
Guinn
Frank Bleyer
Bleyer
Elizabeth Berumen
Bank of Carbondale
Jerolds
Scott
Itzg
Robert Rowley
Taft
Bernie Jerolds
Logan Jerolds
Logan
Jetson
Jackson County Board Sets Civil Union License Fee
The Jackson County Board approved a 15 dollar fee for civil union licenses to take effect June 1. Chairman John Evans supported the move while Damecca Moultrie dissented on personal grounds. County Clerk Larry Reinhardt noted the lower fee reflects pending domestic violence fee legislation and potential legal concerns. The meeting also announced a county audit draft review and a June 4 Household Chemical Collection event at SIU Arena.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
John Evans
Damecca Moultrie
Jackson County Health Department
Southern Illinois University
SIU Arena
Red Cross Delivers Comfort Kits To Flooded School Students
The Little Egypt Red Cross and regional education offices distributed dozens of comfort kits with personal hygiene items to students returning to classrooms in seven southern Illinois counties. Sandra Webster said kits help students in shelters adapt to school, as many homes remain flooded or unready. Deliveries went to Massac District 1, Meridian 101, Century 100, Egyptian 5, and Shawnee 84, aided by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon’s office.
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American Red Cross
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Southern Illinois
Red Cross’ Service Center
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Red Cross Service Center
EB Hale
THE
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Regional
Office of Education
Illinois
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