Garden memory centerpiece at Hospice of Southern Illinois
About $58,000 was raised through donations to fund a memory garden at Hospice of Southern Illinois. The garden, named after major donors Chris and Tiffany Sievers of SI Elder Law in Marion, marks the first phase of a three part landscape plan begun in 2011. A fountain designed by volunteer Ed King honors his late wife Barbara who received hospice care before passing in August 2010.
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Illinois House advances concealed carry bill with 13 votes
The measure moves to the House floor to meet a June federal court deadline for a statewide concealed carry framework. It would issue permits by the Illinois State Police for 21 year olds with no violent or mental health records, require training, and set a $150 five year permit fee. The bill bans guns in many public places and lets business owners opt out, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers and gun groups.
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Sonnets from an Ungrafted Tree comes to Makanda stage
Kevin Purcell returns to Southern Illinois theater with Sonnets from an Ungrafted Tree a one woman show adapted from Edna St Vincent Millay works at Renascence House Makanda. Actress Aasne Vigesan joins Purcell for the performance presented free of charge with a dramatic style inspired by Shakespearean tradition.
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Aisin to Add Jobs. Eligible for Training Grant
REDCO Director Jerry Crouse praised Aisin as a good corporate citizen for Southern Illinois as the company plans to add more jobs. It qualifies for a $40,000 Employer Training Investment Program grant and tax credits based on jobs created. Scott Fitzgerald report for thesouthern.com.
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Levees Meeting Draws 70+ Residents Seeks Federal Aid
Jacob resident Jessica Fritsche says the situation is already bad for a couple of folks as a meeting draws more than 70 attendees from across the area. Organizers note representatives from local, state and federal offices attended but spoke minimally. They were invited to present info to the Jackson County Board on June 4.
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Phoenix jury deadlocks on Arias penalty retrial set
Jurors could not decide if Jodi Arias should receive life in prison or the death penalty for murdering Travis Alexander. A mistrial in the penalty phase was declared after 13 hours over three days. A July 18 retrial date was set to resolve the sentence.
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