Tag: southern illinois
member name: Nick Howes
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April 22, 2009 05:45 PM EDT --
Memorial Day is observed in numerous communities in rural Southern Illinois where patriotic feeling runs strong. From here, many sons and daughters have gone out to fight America's wars, up through . . .
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May 28, 2009 12:24 PM EDT --
Silver Creek Mill, the great arts and craft marketplace I profiled in an earlier posting, launches its summer farmer's market in Mascoutah, Illinois, this Saturday, May 30, 2009 with a special event that . . .
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November 21, 2008 09:06 AM EST --
The largest manmade lake in Illinois is Carlyle Lake, extending north from Carlyle, the county seat of Clinton County.
History
Construction began on the lake in 1957, the Kaskaskia River was dammed, . . .
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May 28, 2009 08:25 AM EDT --
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has reopened state parks and state historic sites ordered closed by his ousted predecessor, Rod Blagojevich who is facing prosecution on federal corruption charges.
In Southern . . .
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May 31, 2009 10:14 AM EDT --
You can experience the attack on Pearl Harbor that launched the United States into World War Two at Southern Illinois's premier aviation event in September. The Commemorative Air Force's presentation . . .
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June 26, 2008 11:28 AM EDT --
Fireworks displays are being trimmed down by stricter Illinois state licensing requirements. On top of that, the price of fireworks from Japanese and Chinese suppliers is soaring. But fireworks displays . . .
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April 22, 2009 05:56 PM EDT --
Expect traditional foods, live entertainment, carriage rides, and a first-time mass yard sale event at this year's Heritage Days activities in Okawville, Illinois, June 13th and 14th, 2009. Okawville . . .
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May 03, 2009 10:57 AM EDT --
Green Archer and the Martian Manhunter To Appear
Two costumed crusaders against crime, Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter, appear at this year's annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis Illinois. . . .
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May 22, 2008 01:10 PM EDT --
Here are a selection of upcoming activities this Memorial Day weekend.
Nashville's Maifest is this weekend, Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25. Lots of bands, softball, Sunday's . . .
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June 09, 2008 11:31 AM EDT --
Superman Celebrities - Super celebrities will be guesting at the 30th Annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois, Jun 12-15, 2008. Prolific character actor Ned Beatty, who played Luthor's . . .
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September 28, 2008 10:36 AM EDT --
Southern Illinois has a tradition of ghost stories with mysterious lights seen on the fields of the ancient Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a crossing at Renchler Road between Marissa and Belleville . . .
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May 03, 2009 11:09 AM EDT --
Fighting cancer is an expensive proposition. Volunteers throughout the country as well as in Southern Illinois, are doing their best to battle the disease by raising funds and showing their support for . . .
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June 04, 2009 10:41 AM EDT --
Two major regional events to pass along, both fairly close to each other.
The Annual Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres State Historic Site near Prairue du Rocher in Randolph County will be Saturday and . . .
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June 06, 2009 12:00 PM EDT --
Rend Lake, centrally located in Southern Illinois, has a little of everything for the visitor. There's fishing, boating, hunting, golf, camping, swimming, horseback riding, swimming, and plenty of trails . . .
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December 11, 2008 10:51 AM EST --
In Southern Illinois, Camp River DuBois, located along the Mississippi River in Madison County, will this Saturday and Sunday (Dec 13-14, 2008) host a celebration of the 105th anniversary of the arrival . . .
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July 09, 2009 10:39 AM EDT --
My selective listing of events this weekend.
WORLD'S LARGEST CATSUP BOTTLE FESTIVAL. Sunday, 11am to 5pm. In Collinsville at the American Legion Hall (1022 Vandalia). Collinsville . . .
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August 30, 2009 09:10 AM EDT --
The Lewis-Clark State Historic Site near Hartford, Illinois, hosts its annual Music Festival Saturday, September 12, 2009. Featured will be traditional music of the late 18th and early 19th Centuries, . . .
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September 20, 2009 09:16 AM EDT --
Haunted horses and haunted trails, pumpkins, parades, and seasonal festivals will mark the 2009 Halloween season in Southern Illinois. Here's your guide to the events for you to add to your calendar. . . .
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November 21, 2008 08:48 AM EST --
A selection of the best of Southern Illinois' art and craftwork from 850 juried Illinois artisans are on display at the Southern Illinois Artisans Shop and Art Gallery Center, located along I-57 which . . .
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May 03, 2009 10:46 AM EDT --
Southern Illinois has an assortment of air shows and similar events coming up which draw an enthusiastic crowd. One of the biggest in the area is the air show at Scott Air Force Base, interrupted for . . .
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