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Evening events and meetings across Southern Illinois towns
William Recktenwald speaks at John A. Logan College as writer in residence while venues host human rights talks and concerts. School boards and village meetings in Carbondale, Murphysboro, Benton, Carterville, Du Quoin, and surrounding areas list times and locations for community events and public notices. Local performances, art auctions, and a barbecue cookoff fill the schedule with contact numbers for details.
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William Recktenwald
Terrace
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Recktenwald
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
The
Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois Writers Guild
Sue Glasco
Herrin Middle School
Sesser
Sesser Opera House
Effingham
Paducah
Columbia
Interfaith Center
University
Grand Avenues
Peg Kneepfle
Springfield
Gm&o
17Th St
Murphysboro
Rend Lake College Foundation
Rend Lake Resort
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
Kleinan Theatre
SIUC
East Main St
Benton
Bethel School Board
Buckner Village Board
Bush Village Board
Carbondale High School
N. Springer St
Chester
Opdyke St
Crab Orchard Water District Board
Crainville
du Quoin