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Homes destroyed, uprooted trees, downed power lines: Southern Illinois hit by Sunday's storm
GOREVILLE, Ill. — Sunday's storm destroyed homes, uprooted trees and hit power lines in southern Illinois. Neighbors said they're shocked and heartbroken because of the impacts of the storm. "Still shaking," said Jamie Rosendahl, whose home was hit by the storm. "Needless to say, I can't watch the movie...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois announces fundraising campaign to reopen doors
CARBONDALE, IL — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois announced Tuesday, May 28, that it is launching a fundraising campaign to reopen its doors in Carbondale and Marion, Illinois. BGCSI announced its closing in June 2023 after serving the community for nearly 20 years. The group provided...
WSIU Almanac 5.27.24
In 1868, Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, was first widely observed to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers. Locally,. The Carterville Lions Club invites you to...
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