Senator Terri Bryant is encouraging constituents to submit a photo and story of their loved one who served our nation so it can be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol through November 28. Families are asked to submit a photo and brief written story. Submissions may be emailed to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by November 10, 2022, to be included in the Veterans Day Display at the Illinois State Capitol. Submissions will be accepted through November 28, and the display will be updated daily to include new entries. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 108 Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, please call (217) 782-0956.
In Makanda, On Sundayfrom Noon-1, join Mark H.X. Glenshaw, award winning naturalist, as he discusses the closely observed and documented lives of the Great Horned Owls in St.Louis’s Forest Park.
At the Anna Arts Center, the Children’s Musical, Hansel and Gretel Revisited is Nov 11, and 12, at 7 pm and Nov 13 at 2pm.
This week you can still donate new or gently used coats, scarves and gloves for the Southern Region Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary Coat Drive. Donations accepted at Cambria City Hall, Carterville Police Department and Energy Village hall. Distribution for all ages will be at Carterville City hall on Nov 12th from 10 to 2.
