Veterans Affairs Medical Center Same Day Surgery Center Opens
The expanded facility at 2401 N Main St Marion hosts a 9 a.m. grand opening with ribbon cutting. The $1.5 million project by EMC Construction Group of Carbondale included asbestos and lead removal remodeling. the third larger unit features new technology and was federally funded.
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Day of the Dead Festival Saturday in Carbondale
The second annual Day of the Dead Festival, inspired by Los Dias de Muertos, will run 8 45 a m to midnight in Carbondale at Church of the Good Shepherd. Workshops, videos, performances, music and ritual aim to deepen engagement with dying. Tickets 35 all day, 10 for workshops, program details at goodshepherd-acc org.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Orchard
Schwartz Streets
W. Schwartz St
New Heartland Regional Medical Center Opens in December
Marion area officials announce Heartland Regional Medical Center an 80 bed facility moving patients starting December 12. Doctors architects and local trades collaborated to design a state of the art hospital with all services on the main floor and expansion plans in place. Tours and a United Way gala are scheduled ahead of the Nov 16 open house.
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John A. Logan College
Center For Business and Industry
Illinois
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Williamson County
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du Quoin
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Heartland Regional Medical Center
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Trooper Honored for Creek Rescue and Safety Award
Trooper Wittenborn rescued a driver trapped in a vehicle in a creek and, with help from Owens, Hargett, and other responders, was guided to safety as water flooded the bank. Wittenborn received the Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Police Association. his commander praised his decisive action.
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Murphysboro
District 18
Charles Mays
Jay Wittenborn
John Theriac
Shawnee Division
Richard Schabb
Sam Garnati
Dioramas Restored and Rehoused Across Campus Displays
Restored dioramas from a mid-70s museum era were moved for better visibility. Key scenes include a blacksmith shop a one room schoolhouse a pioneer cabin and seasonal farm life vignettes. Local model maker McRoy refurbished them discovering hidden details and the former artists’ dedication.
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Altgeld
Old Main
Parkinson
Faner Hall
McRoy
Pioneer Cabin
Teeny Wise
Benton Police and Dispatchers OK’d Contract Ratification
Taylor said the contract for police and dispatchers will be ratified and meets members’ goals. Firefighters, without a contract since May 1, negotiate separately for the first time with ongoing talks set for November 4 as both sides seek an agreement for six full-time firefighters.
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