Rend Lake Dam Road closed amid heightened federal security
At Rend Lake, Army Corps of Engineers officials closed the Rend Lake Dam Road on Thursday amid broad security measures across federal facilities. The closure affects the main east–west artery to Rend City Road and Licata Road, with no official word on a threat or duration.
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Rend Lake Dam
Phil Jenkins
Rend Lake
Army Corps of Engineers
Rend City Road
Licata Road
Corps of Engineers
Jenkins
Illinois
Carbondale Clinic Declares Patriotic Day Events
Carbondale Clinic employees today observe Patriotic Day by wearing red, white and blue and affixing dark blue ribbons to cars in the parking lot. Maureen Stevens, administrative assistant, confirms the plan. Linda Rush.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Clinic
Maureen Stevens
Stores reopen at Illinois Centre and University Mall
After Tuesday closures due to terrorist attacks, all retailers at Illinois Centre in Marion and University Mall in Carbondale are now open. Victoria's Secret Bath and Body Works Lerner's Structure and Waldenbooks were closed in Carbondale but remained open in Marion.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois Centre
Marion
University Mall
Carbondale
Victoria's Secret
Bath and Body Works
Lerner’s
Structure
Waldenbooks
Ribbons for Patriotism Raised by Du Quoin Mom
Du Quoin mother Tricia Hoffman produced red, white and blue ribbons after the terrorist attacks, enlisting local kids to help cut them and giving some away at a district open house. A suggested $5 donation per ribbon will go to the Red Cross, with $15 donated by Wal-Mart to cover costs. The Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers free ribbons to the public.
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Tricia Hoffman
Hoffman
Red Cross
du Quoin Wal-Mart
Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
S. Lewis Lane
Nurse recalls flight halted by FAA grounding after terror attack
A nurse aboard a transport plane said she and crew were stranded in Marion after the FAA ordered all aircraft to land following a terrorist attack. The flight carrying an ill federal prisoner from Pennsylvania to Missouri was diverted and remains grounded as officials enforce the indefinite ban.
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U.S
Williamson County
Elizabeth Summersett
Kitty Hawk Inc
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration
Summersett
Toledo
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New York City
Washington
Hundreds turn out for Red Cross blood drive at SIU
Hundreds attended the American Red Cross blood drive at Southern Illinois University Carbondale causing some to be turned away. Red Cross coordinator Shawnna Rhine urged donors to come in the next weeks as the blood supply remains needed with a 42 day shelf life and upcoming drives planned at the Student Recreation Center.
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American Red Cross
Southern Illinois University
Red Cross
Shawnna Rhine
Rhine
Blood drives schedule across towns this week
Blood drives run at multiple locations including St Andrew Church Christopher St Paul UCC Waterloo St Johns Red Bud St Johns Du Quoin St Johns UCC Du Quoin First United Methodist Carterville Immaculate Conception Columbia Kenny Shreve Ford Mercury McLeansboro American Legion Murphysboro De Soto Baldwin Welcoming sites include Wal Mart Marion Carnegie Library Marion Monroe County Annex Waterloo Sam's Club Marion with varying hours from morning to evening throughout Monday to Sept 29.
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Marion
Carnegie Library
Monroe County
Waterloo
FEMA urges cash donations for World Trade Center survivors
A public notice lists credible donation channels including the American Red Cross Salvation Army Catholic Charities and United Jewish Communities among many agencies. It provides addresses helplines and account details to support victims and families of the terrorist attacks.
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American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
American Red Cross
E. Walnut St
Herrin
Salvation Army
Algonquin Road
Des Plaines
Salvationarmy.org
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Office of Victims of Crime
New York City
Firehouse.com
Baltimore Ave
College Park
World Trade Center
Federal
Pentagon Fund
Salarmy
Illinois
Catholic Charities
Mennonite Disaster Service
Main St
Akron
Christian Disaster Response
Operation Blessing
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Northwest Medical Teams
United Jewish Communities — Emergency Relief Fund
Eighth Ave
N.Y
Church World Service P.O
Elkhart
Nazarene Disaster Response
Mercy Corps
U.S. Emergency Fund
Dept. NR. PO
Portland
American Baptist Men’s Ministries
United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York
World Trade Center Relief Fund
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
Survivors Fund
CRWRC
Kalamazoo Ave
Grand Rapids
Sheila Bengtson
Southern Illinois drives aid for Red Cross relief efforts
Southern Illinois media lead relief campaigns at the Illinois Centre Mall Marion and Carbondale 710 N Illinois Ave. Red Cross donors receive a flag lapel pin. Banks Banterra Union Planters set up relief funds for victims. Harriet Lewis Banterra Bank Marion coordinates efforts. John S. Sharp.
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Red Cross
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Centre Mall
Marion
N. Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Harriet Lewis
Banterra Bank
Union
Southern Illinois churches plan weekend of memorial events
Communities across Southern Illinois organize a slate of memorials and prayers after Tuesday’s tragedies. Berlin Marion Tower Square service noon to 12 30. West Frankfort and Murphysboro hold banners, parades, and United prayer gatherings.
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Southern Illinois
Tower Square
Marion
Prayer Services Planned Across Churches Today
Several local churches announce prayers and vigils. Christopher hosts a God and Country prayer service from 6 to 6 45 p.m. in the community park with lawn chairs requested. Eldorado holds Joining Hands Across Saline County at 7 p.m. with pastors, Rep. David Phelps speaking, prayers, and donations for the Red Cross. Ribbons will be given to donors.
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Ministerial Alliance
Eldorado
Town & Country Committee
Saline County
U.S
David Phelps
Red Cross
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