Herrin Woman's Club marks 100th anniversary in 1907 heart of community
Emalene Wilcox, a 49 year member, recalls the Herrin Woman's Club history from social origins to philanthropy. Members including Wilma Miriani Lois Jacobs Marion Goins and current president Shelia Dillman describe committee work, community projects and a shrinking yet committed membership. The club has donated tens of thousands to Herrin area charities and plans a cookbook fundraiser highlighting recipes and local history.
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Herrin
Levina Wallace
Emalene Wilcox
Herrin Woman’s Club
Wilcox
Wilma Miriani
Miriam
Lois Jacobs
Marion Goins
Shelia Dillman
Herrin-area
Williamson County
Williamson County Child Advocacy Center
Herrin Education Foundation
Herrin City Library
Herrin Civic Center
VA Medical Center
Dillman
West Frankfort Man Dies After Train Collision
Illinois authorities investigate the death of 25 year old Andrew Steven Cardwell, struck by a Union Pacific train near Main Street Crossing in West Frankfort just before 12:29 a.m. The incident prompted responses from state police, local police, fire, and railroad police as toxicology and autopsy results are awaited.
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West Frankfort
Illinois
Andrew Steven Cardwell
Main Street
Union Pacific Railroad
Jeff Tharp
Union Pacific Railroad Police
Illinois State Police
Tharp
Mike Dunn
SIU reaches out to off campus students with door to door outreach
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Student Affairs plans a 1 p.m. door to door campaign with 800 targeted residences. Volunteers from Student Affairs and the Student Health Center will distribute information about city codes liability for underage drinking and campus services. The packets include Wellness Center resources and counseling for stress sexual health drug alcohol and nutrition with outreach programs available.
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SIU Office of Student Affairs
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Steve Rogers
Rogers
Costello faces losses and bridge toll plan in Illinois
Costello calls for cutting losses in Iraq and criticizes a $239 million bi state plan to build a Mississippi River bridge as Illinois and Missouri seek an agreement. He opposes privatization and a $4 toll to cross both ways while backing Water Resources Development Act funding of 1.8 billion for locks and Corps projects in the 12th District. Rep. Shimkus toured Southern Illinois visiting Golconda Job Corps Center and Vienna City Hall but was unreachable for comment.
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Mississippi
Illinois
Missouri
Costello
Rod Blagojevich
Senate
12Th
Army Corps of Engineers
John Shimkus
R-Il
Southern Illinois
Golconda
Job Corps Center
Fair rides appeal to all ages at Greenbrier fair
John Miller of Miller Spectacular Shows Inc based in Greenbrier Arkansas says his firm places child oriented rides in a separate area for kids and teens. Ron Bookstaver notes the dedicated children's section improves safety and supervision for parents while highlighting the fair’s varied entertainment options.
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John Miller
Miller Spectacular Shows, Inc
Greenbrier
Ark
Miller
Ron Bookstaver
du Quoin
Ashbrook
Bookstayer
Fair Schedule for Sunday at Western World events
Sunday activities include an 8am Western Horse Show at Horse Show Arena followed by a carnival opening at noon. Demolition Derby at Mile Racetrack at 1pm, USAC Silver Crown Series Magic Mile at 5pm, The Whip Guy at Western World also 5pm, Rustys Trailblaz at Chuckwagon Western World at 6pm, Silver Crown qualifying race at 6pm with race start at 8pm, and a 7pm Big Aerial Show in Ag Expo Area.
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Rusty's Trailblaz
Big Aerial Show Ag
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Franklin County
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Tom Jordan
Orient
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Shimkus
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Thesouthern
Alte Jahnke
U.S
Jerry Costello
Congress
Senator Paul Simon
Paul Newton
Marion Searcy
Carterville
Mary Ellen Searcy
Adam
Testa
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