Danish Heroic Rescue Exhibit Opens at SIU Carbondale
A month long display at the University Museum of SIUC recounts the 1943 rescue of about seven thousand Jews from Nazi occupied Denmark. Curator Therkel Straede will speak at a 7 p.m. talk on November 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue-Fri and 1-4 p.m. Sat-Mon.
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Carbondale
Denmark
University Museum
Southern Illinois University
Sweden
Therkel Straede
Straede
Faner Hall
SIUC
the Museum
Wiesen
Siuc Public Affairs
Wayne Goforth Builds Priorities for 58th District
State Senator candidate Wayne Goforth emphasizes education fiscal stability for counties and unemployment reduction through business investment. He pledges support for law enforcement safe communities and living wages while criticizing his opponent over drug treatment and sentencing policies.
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Charles Wayne Goforth
Illinois
Senate
Wayne Goforth
58Th District
State Senate
Herrin considers home rule to freeze taxes and raise sales tax
Herrin voters may decide next April to adopt home rule. Mayor Vic Ritter says a five year property tax freeze would accompany a 1 percent sales tax increase on most items, excluding drugs, groceries and titled vehicles. City records show potential revenue gains and better funds for infrastructure. A Home Rule Citizens Committee was approved to study benefits.
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Herrin
Vic Ritter
Ritter
Du Quoin birthday board grows with two new names
In Du Quoin two more residents join the birthday board as the city weighs economic downturn effects. The street department seeks bids for a new pickup after the old model leaks oil and mounting repair costs. Commissioner Angie Roach calls the vehicle replacement urgent. Jenny Franck proposes using a criminal nuisance statute to target poorly maintained properties, but City Attorney Aaron Atkins says county prosecutors must handle criminal cases and the city will pursue property matters through condemnation and maintenance ordinances.
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Angie Roach
Aaron Atkins
Franch
Murphysboro Police receive second year grant for traffic safety
Murphysboro Police Chief Jeff Bock announced a $16,667 Illinois Department of Transportation grant for the second year of a three year program. The funds support enforcement and education of alcohol restraint and speed laws. The first year cut alcohol crashes and boosted buckling up. A new telecommunicator, Michael Pittman, began work last week.
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Murphysboro
Jeff Bock
Illinois Department of Transportation
Division of
Bock
Michael Pittman
SIDEZ Reopens Education Mini Grant Applications in 2026
The Southern Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone Board approves reopening for education mini grants funded at 2500 dollars with a 2000 dollar cap. Eligible are units of government and not-for-profit groups with a solid track record. schools not eligible. Matching funds of 25 percent required. Applications due November 1 by 4 30 pm. Contact Donna Raynalds at 734 1741 for details.
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Southern
Donna Raynalds
Death Notice Earnest Williams 63 in Metropolis
Earnest Williams, 63, died at 11 p.m. Sunday October 13, 2002 at home. Services set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Atkins- Farmer Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Cruse officiating. Burial in Newton Creek Cemetery McCracken County Kentucky. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorials to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Metropolis
Earnest Williams
Atkins- Farmer
Gary Cruse
Newton Creek
McCracken Co
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
St. Jude Place
Memphis
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Golconda, IL
Lewis & Clark
Southern Illinois
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Eastgate
Internet
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Lis
Intrnet.net
Herrin Hospital
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L. Douglas Gill
Ene
239
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Jules Carter
N.M.T
Walnut St
AMTA
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