Davis to keynote SIUC NAACP banquet in Carbondale
U S Congressman Danny Davis will speak at the NAACP Carbondale branch 30th anniversary banquet at SIUC Student Center Ballrooms. The event, 6 p.m. Sunday, features opening greetings from Mayor Brad Cole and Chancellor Fernando Trevino, with entertainment by local students and educator Gerri Robinson. Tickets are $35 and available by calling 549 4620. Davis notes concerns over the economy globalization immigration and fears for America's future. He will also meet with students faculty and administrators at SIUC Monday.
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Congress
Congressional Black Caucus
Rural Health Caucus
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Driving: Students see dangers of impairment event
Ashley Webb, a student participant, is quoted about the impact of impairment and the mock obituaries read to the student body. The exercise, part of Red Ribbon Week at FCHS, included parent participation and aims to show death's reach through school life.
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How I Turned Around My Son's Behavior in 30 Days
Lisa Lillo shares a family case of parenting challenges from a loud fighting home to calmer routines. She credits The Total Transformation methods for easier guidance and a responsive Parental Support Line aiding with school behavior, homework, and daily chores, noting her son is happier.
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Park board terminates park superintendent and housing plan
West Frankfort Frankfort Community Park Board voted to terminate Park Superintendent Leon Sailliez and end housing and title of the position effective December 31. The board will honor the contract through year end while Sailliez remains on the payroll but with no work obligations, as finances remain tight and costs for utilities at the housing are borne by the park.
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Frankfort
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City ordinances on Sunday liquor sales debated
Ward residents largely oppose adding Sunday package liquor sales as 611 of about 1,500 surveys weighed in. Alderman Bart Lind argues extra revenue is needed. several stores already sell Sundays in neighboring towns. Officials say estimates of tax gains are unclear while Carter defers comment.
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Handel's Messiah event and community listings in Murphysboro
Local notices list an organizing meeting at First Baptist Church for Voice United to perform Handel's Messiah with John A. Logan Community Chorus. Also listed are a blood drive at John A. Logan College, a Marion teen chess club, a donation celebration with local arts groups, a screening of Ghosts of Abu Ghraib at SIUC, a Giant City School Gym tour, Big Truck Night in Anna, and a Union County family event with vehicle displays and free refreshments.
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Murphysboro
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East Wing
Carbondale
Marion
Marion Carnegie Library
S. Market St
Little Egypt Arts Centre
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Little Egypt Arts Association
Lawson Hall
Siuc
HBO
Father Brown
Joseph Lane
Hugh Muldoon
Marin McInnes
Giant City
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