Rend Lake told a major success story in West Frankfort
West Frankfort Lions Club heard Rend Lake Conservancy District General Manager Kevin Davis discuss the lake as a long term water source. He noted Rend Lake’s 19 000 acres and future plans including a water park with $5 million financing and a $1 million cash up front. The district also operates a golf course hunting preserve shooting complex condos lodge and a restaurant. Davis explained the lake’s multi agency operation and wide service area.
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West Frankfort Rend Lake
Rend Lake
Davis
Southern Illinois
Illinois
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Rend Lake Conservancy District
Corps Lake
RLCD
Pinckneyville Mardi Gras Winners Named
The 0th annual Pinckneyville Mardi Gras drew large crowds despite drizzle. Winners include newborn to 2 years Kevin Kitchen and Dalton Kitchen for first, Mackenzie David first in 1rst, Nicole Hankln second, Draeden Kreger third in ages 2 4, and multiple winners across age groups 5 7 8 10 11 13 plus groups. The parade awarded top prizes to Stewart and Thomas and Pinckneyville Community Hospital with other prizes across categories.
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Pinckneyville
Kelton Linze
Kelly Wildermuth
Dave Linze
Dalton
Devin Kitchen
Janet
Jason Kitchen
Addie Lynn Konkel
Austin
Keri Konkel
Children’s Research Foundation
Murphy-Wall State Bank
Coleman Choate
Melia Bathon
Adrian Brand
Krystal Scalf
Eric Peradotta
Jennifer Bauersachs
Josh Suhr
Craig Choate
Mark Doerflein
Erin Rule
DJ Keen
Matthew Wittmer
Drew Dudek
Jack Bathon
Brandon Goeke
Bailey Thompson
Alexa Zacheis
Andy Peradotta
Mark
Tricia
Genese Lilbe
Deb Blair
Willow Glen
Dolphin Swim
Blue Ribbon Go Getters
Secon
Pyatt Community
Optimist Club
Williamson County Shriner’s Club
Pinckneyville Lion
Carterville Students Eye All-State Festival in Peoria
Carterville district selects 1 200 students for the January state event in Peoria. Top scorers must attend to avoid disqualification and the All-State Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Arena begins at 5 30 p m on Saturday. Carterville senior Rachael Jordan calls it the best part of her journey and notes auditions required extensive preparation.
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Peoria
Carterville High School
Rachael Jordan
Jordan
Souther Illinois University Carbondale
Perry eyes small surplus as budget moves forward
Perry officials anticipate a modest budget surplus with final board approval set for November 19. The board authorized applying for a 100000 grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation GIS program, with 911 funds contributing 20000 as matching money. The GIS would aid property assessments, mapping, and county operations, starting with a flyover and digital county photography, likely by late spring, though total cost may exceed the grant.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
Randy DeMent
911
Assessor
DeMent
Roofers pressured to sign contracts and deny rights
Marion city officials accuse roofers of not informing consumers of their right to cancel, refusing refunds, and pressuring signings. The citywide notice requires a waiver of lien a copy of home repair consumer rights and a notice to cancel. A copy of the act is at Marion City Hall.
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Strobel
Marion City Hall
Shawnee Health Service earns ambulatory care accreditation
BRIEFLY CARTERVILLE The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has awarded ambulatory care accreditation to Shawnee Health Service in Carterville. The not for profit body is a leading standards setter and accreditor in healthcare, developing ambulatory care standards since 1975.
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Carterville
Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Southern Illinois Healthcare Service
Shawnee Health Service
The
Commission
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