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Award-winning BBQ. Family style dine-in and carry out. "Best Ribs in the U.S." by Bon Appétit Magazine and featured on the Food Network show, Bon Appétit Picks the Best.
17th Street BBQ is an award-winning barbecue joint offering family-style dine-in and carryout and has been rated as "Best Ribs in the U.S." by Bon Appétit Magazine. For truly succulent ribs and zesty sauces 17th St. BBQ abides.
20's Hideout Steakhouse and Bar
The 20's Hideout Restaurant serves up steak, seafood and live entertainment in roaring 20's fashion. Boasting the largest wine cellar south of Chicago with over 1,900 international and domestic bottles on hand sure to satisfy the pickiest of palates.
Near campus, offering textbooks, schools supplies, art and drafting supplies, SIU apparel, calculators. and computer software.
Abbey Ridge Brewery and Tap Room
Fantastic place to go with friends, family or couples. Abbey Ridge offers a solid variety of food options and also have a generous selection of beers on tap, most of which are brewed on site and are reminiscent of European style ales and lagers.
Step into Adams Shoe Store and find the perfect footwear at low prices. With over 40 brands of footwear available in stock- from Red Wing, Danner, Timberland Pro, to Rocky. At Adams Shoe Store, you'll never miss a step again. They carry work shoes, western boots, uniform shoes, coal mining boots, steel toe tennis shoes and much more.
Stop by the Allan Stuck Studio, just across the from the Boardwalk in downtown Makanda, IL, for an unforgettable meeting with one of the area's most talented local craftsman. Allan Stuck has been forging three demensional design in jewelery since 1964. lindsaylohan His unique designs are the result of many hours of work and great attention to detail.
Choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Handmade wreaths and other seasonal gifts are also available.
Alto Clay Work is the studio home of Stephen Grimmer. The pottery showroom is open Friday-Sunday, Noon to 5PM during Spring, Summer, and Autumn, and other times by appointment and by chance. Also offers ceramics classes for adults and children, resident artist studios, and a gallery for occasional exhibitions.
CITY:Alto Pass
This cozy retreat has modern appliances and luxury touches. There are two bedrooms, one queen and one with two twin beds and extra bedding available in the loft. The kitchen has a microwave, electric stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster and coffee machine. The spacious dining area comfortably sits six people. The large deck spans the rear of the house overlooking the fenced-in yard and the woodlands below.
CITY:Alto Pass
Alto Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
Nestled in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, sits Alto Vineyards, the region's oldest, most award-winning winery. Founded in 1988 by Guy Renzaglia, Alto introduced a new industry to the area, starting a movement that has altered its landscape. Today, Alto Vineyards shares the region with 11 other wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in the state's first federally recognized grape-growing region, known as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). While continuing to produce some of Illinois' finest wine, Alto opened a new tasting room in Champaign, IL, and began distributing throughout the state and surrounding regions. Celebrating 25 years in business in 2013, Alto constructed a new, modern tasting room next to the vineyard in Alto Pass. Resting atop the new facility lies an outdoor deck for customers to take in the view on one of southern Illinois' oldest vineyards – a truly breathtaking sight that exemplifies the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest and Illinois wine country. We invite you to visit our winery and tasting rooms to experience the tradition of Alto Vineyards.
CITY:Alto Pass
Located on Main Street in historic downtown Alto Pass, the Alto Wine Trail Loft provides 2 new units, both with 2 bedrooms offering unique accommodations for experiencing the wineries and wilderness of Southern Illinois. An alternative to cabins in Southern Illinois, the Wine Loft is a vacation loft rental in Southern Illinois. A unique getaway in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, the Loft is a private vacation rental, close to Giant City, Southern Illinois University, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. The historic building that is home to the Wine Loft was constructed in 1912 as a general store. The Loft renovations used environmentally friendly material and preserved as much of the original brick work and exterior as possible.
CITY:Alto Pass
Located in the heart of Carbondale. Minutes away from Southern Illinois University Campus, Carbondale City Hall/Civic Center, John A. Logan College, shopping and restaurants. 10 minutes from the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn- Murphysboro, which is located in the heart of beautiful Jackson County. We are just west off of I-57, approx. 20 miles to Carbondale. We are a newly remodeled property with a clean and comfortable home feeling.
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of West Frankfort, Illinois located just off I-57 at Exit 65. We offer you a clean and friendly environment for your stay in West Frankfort.
CITY:West Frankfort
America's Best Value Inn - Cheekwood Inn
Located at exit #18 off I-57, offering 40 modern rooms with inside corridors and an indoor swimming pool.
America's Best Value Inn - Marion
Motel with 90 rooms including a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Easy on/easy off access to I-57, exit 54A. Offers: Indoor heated pool, free Wi-Fi, and a hot breakfast.
Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort
The inn is located right on Factory Outlet Blvd. It is close to many attractions, shopping destinations, and restaurants. Complimentary wireless hi-speed Internet access is available for all guests. They offer large suites and rooms with one or two beds.There are rooms furnished for handicap access also available and some rooms have exterior access. Just walking distance from the Factory Outlet Mall.
CITY:West Frankfort
Cabin sleeps 4, kitchen, bath. Fishing at front door, remote location, joins Goose Pond on North.
Family oriented restaurant. Dine in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, and specials every night. Historical building dating back to 1927.
CITY:Johnston City
16-room motel, restaurants within walking distance. Credit cards accepted. Pets allowed. Free local calls. Cable TV with remotes.
Everyone likes popcorn! Ann's Gourmet Popcorn is a unique experience. Choose from tons of Sweet to Savory flavors of delicious non-GMO gourmet popcorn in Southern Illinois. Individual bags to party options available. Pick up a gift package today!! Currently we are making 72+ flavors of gourmet popcorn. We are keeping around 28 on the shelves on a daily basis. Some flavors are seasonal only and others will be rotated.
Anthill Gallery & Vintage Curiosities
Anthill productions is home to the photography of rare images' Bob Hageman and the stained-glass work of Firelight Studio's Linda Austin. For well over 20 years, Linda and Bob have been making and displaying their unique artworks throughout the Midwest, and they are now for the first time making them available to a broader audience.
Apple Knocker is an Illinois-based craft cider house that combines their expertise in modern small-lot wine production, and the creativity of craft beer techniques, to produce a new breed of American ciders. They partner with century-old local orchards to grow the highest quality apples for our beverages.
Come to the country and enjoy furniture, accessories and primitives from a piece of the past. This quaint store also offers seasonal decorations and gift ideas.
CITY:West Frankfort
Located on the northeast corner of Johnston City, this 35-acre lake includes a paved boat ramp for fishing, walking path, and campground. Only electric motors and canoes are permitted. You will find largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black and white crappie, and channel catfish in this small reservoir. Pedal boat rentals are available from July-September.
CITY:Johnston City
Antique store specializing in antique and custom made jewelry. Large collection of Hummel figurines.
Situated on a high ridge with majestic views of the Shawnee National Forest, Ashton Ridge Cabins are just 2 miles from the entrance to Giant City State Park. 15 minutes from Carbondale, Ashton Ridge Cabins are the perfect vacation cabin rental retreat for anyone looking for a comfortable getaway in the Southern Illinois area.
Family oriented, dine in or carry out. They have a drive thru for convenience. Hamburgers are made from scratch.
Bald Eagle Watching in the Cache River Wetlands
The Cache River Wetlands offers great opportunities for eagle watching, as well as spotting other birds. The Cache River Wetland Center provides resource and identification materials to help you spot eagles and other birds in the area and along the rivers. They will provide maps and directions to the viewing station for the nest just off Illinois Route 37 off Perks road and south of the visitor's center.
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
CITY:Alto Pass
Baldwin Piano and Organ Center
Baldwin Piano & Organ Center, the Midwest's regional dealer for fine pianos, organs, and keyboard instruments. Baldwin carries instruments from brands of great distinction and quality; pianos from Baldwin, Seiler, Wm. Knabe, Pramberger, and Ritmüller, digital pianos and home organs from Roland, and digital classical organs from Rodgers and Viscount.
A brand new in a "fancy farm setting", offering soothing decor & pampering So IL style. 3 special gardens – butterfly (featuring a stunning bronze butterfly seating area), heirloom plantings, & seasonal. Close to SIU, shopping, & many area attractions.
On a hill in Union County, Illinois, just outside of Cobden, stands a historic mansion with 5 guest rooms available. Bell Hill is the perfect place for large and small outdoor weddings or, if you prefer, a more intimate setting indoors is available for smaller weddings. Catering services are available.
Bella Terra Winery is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Johnson County, Illinois. With a scenic view of ponds, trees, and our vineyard we provide the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating special occasions. Bella Terra Winery was not created just for wine connoisseurs, we offer food and activities for the whole family. You can play bocce ball, throw a game of washers, watch your favorite team on T.V., or just relax under a tree and enjoy the breeze.The manicured grounds of Bella T Winery combined with beautiful shade trees create a striking backdrop for any occasion.
CITY:Creal Springs
Small Italian restaurant with delicious authentic cooking. Made fresh everyday and homemade. Family oriented, dine in, take out, and delivery.
Best Western Plus - Marion Hotel
Best Western Plus - Marion Hotel is conveniently located off I-57 at Exit 53, and is a short walk from Cracker Barrel and 20's Hideout Restaurants. This hotel has 78 rooms. Some amenities include free parking, indoor pool, laundry service, business center, on-site fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.
Built in 1998, nice decor, close to Giant City State Park. Located within walking distance to shopping, the University Mall and restaurants.
Big Creek Cabins is the perfect place for a romantic weekend or quick getaway from the busy rush of daily life. The moment you check-in to our fully furnished luxury log cabin, you can't help but to slow down and relax. Unwind and get chin deep in the hot tub on the large cover decks overlooking a private pond all situated on 20 very secluded acres. Perhaps enjoy a game a pool on the executive pool table by the fireplace with family or good friends. There are many reasons why Big Creek Cabins is quickly becoming the most popular cabin retreat in Southern Illinois, but we want to personally invite you to a place where memories are made and experience them first hand.
Big Muddy Brewing began in Murphysboro, IL. This microbrew quietly puts out small batches of craft beer for beer enthusiasts to enjoy. Stop on in for a tour of the operation and stick around for a sampling.
Visitors can canoe from Riverside Park in Murphysboro to Rattlesnake Ferry in LaRue Pine Hills.
Big Sky Cabins is a private 4 bedroom vacation cabin available for nightly rental in Southern Illinois. Currently 2 cabins are available for a getaway to peace and nature. Located in the middle of the Shawnee National Forest and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, the cabins are perfect for large groups, weddings parties, honeymoons, or just a nice getaway. Big Sky Cabins provides the most private getaway on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. At night, build a big fire and look up at all the stars in the sky.
CITY:Alto Pass
This premier brand motorcycle dealership and apparel store has the largest inventory in the country. A two-story, 33,000 square foot warehouse building is located behind the store at 2400 Williamson County Parkway. This building can hold many events including fundraisers, concerts, wrestling, MMA matches and more!
Through its delicious crepes, refreshing tea and unique atmosphere, Blend has made a name for itself as Carbondale's favorite hangout. Conveniently located close to the SIU Campus, Blend is the perfect spot for a quick lunch or long study session. With its sweet (or savory crepes) and a large selection of customizable drinks, perfect for everyone!
Thousands of motorcyclists travel to Bald Knob Mountain, Southern Illinois' highest point and the site of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace located just outside of Alto Pass, about 10 miles south of Murphysboro on IL-127.
CITY:Alto Pass
Drive up to Bald Knob Mountain, Southern Illinois' highest point and the site of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, located just outside of Alto Pass, and have your car blessed for the summer season.
CITY:Alto Pass
Ladies boutique and spirit wear store. Custom designs with all the sequins to shine! Rhinestone T's, fashion jewelry, jeans, scarves, purses, and accessories are available.
Suites over the tasting room at Blue Sky Winery, with beautiful views of the vineyards and pond.
Anchoring the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, our winery offers you "The Romance of Italy in the Hills of Southern Illinois". We are open year-round, 7 days a week, to provide great Illinois wine. Please join us for wine tasting, a variety of hearty sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and snacks, as well as wine-alternatives such as beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Come enjoy our large indoor seating area and two beautiful outdoor terraces that overlook our vineyard and the rolling countryside.
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Located close to most of the award winning wineries of Southern Illinois, the Boars Nest will be off the beaten path yet still close to town in a peaceful atmosphere. All non-smoking cabins with packages available, including meals, drinks, transportation.
Locally owned cafe and coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Known for their cupcakes and pastries, this cafe also serves up a variety of sandwiches, soup and salad.
The taproom is located on a brick street in historic downtown Murphysboro. It neighbors the Jackson County Courthouse, Cummares Italian Restaurant, the City Fountain, and several other historic buildings. The Taproom creates a central location for showcasing Southern Illinois beer, wine, and 'shine'. Customers can sample products from several local producers any day of the week. We provide directions, information, and encourage anyone that comes in to visit the producers.
The menu includes a variety of salads, sandwiches and entrees like grilled salmon, cashew-crushed chicken and filet of beef served with seasonal vegetables. Music is part of the dining experience.
Bruce Goff Castle Bed & Breakfast
The Castle is a premiere architectural delight atop a forested bluff in the area of the Shawnee National Forest. Accommodations for up to three acquainted couples. The Castle has a sunken tub and is a great 'outdoors' experience.
Right in the middle of Energy you will find Bruce Park. A nicely manicured 8 acre park with trees, pavilions, ball diamonds and soccer fields. The park is a great place to take your family on an outing or for your kids to participate in local sports. While you are there, take a look at the military memorial. There is also a monument with the bell from a schoolhouse that stood on the site.
Family style dining, carry out available. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers and much more. Famous for their Chili Mac.
Located 1.7 miles west of Illinois Route 148 on Grassy Road just south of the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. Waterfowl hunting on 960 acres. Guides available. One of the top three harvest clubs in the southern Illinois quota zone.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, Byassee Music is one of the locally-owned and operated choices for music instruments and equipment in Williamson county and Southern Illinois. Backed by over three decades of experience, the store has become a cornerstone of the Marion community. Also offering DJ services.
The Cabin boasts a vaulted great room with fireplace, full kitchen, a luxurious main floor master bedroom and bath with a custom 2 person shower and Jaccuzi tub. The huge second floor lofted bedroom and 1/2 bath overlooks 20 acres of pasture and wildlife.
Provides you with rustic luxury for your well deserved vacation, romantic weekend getaway or business retreat in Southern Illinois. All the luxuries of home – leave your cares & worries behind you while you relax in Carbondale. Cabin one has 4 beds, 3 baths, sleeps up to 4 couples in private rooms (2 futons are also available.) - 10 person normal occupancy can accommodate more. Cabin 2 sleeps 4, Cabin 3 sleeps 2 or 4. Private beach area, pond area, swimming, fishing, canoes & much more. Wheelchair accessible.
If you are looking for a peaceful and private retreat look no further than Cabin on the Hill. We're nestled on a wooded hill, south of Carbondale, close to many wonderful and picturesque places to explore. You can enjoy hiking, boating, horseback riding, wine festivals and much more. The cabins are beautifully decorated in an old-fashioned cabin style – like stepping back into time, yet they have all of the comforts of today's living. Premier Luxury Cabin sleeps 10, Cabins 1&2 sleeps 6. The Little Red Barn sleeps 6. Winter Special - if a guest rents two week nights during the months of January or February 2012, they will get the the third week night free.
Located near Giant City State Park and along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Features 1 and 2 bedroom units with kitchenettes, outdoor grills and fireplace.
Offering five cabins combining rustic style with modern amenities including full kitchens, open layouts, luxury baths, beautiful indoor and outdoor entertaining areas and amenities. Minutes from SIU Carbondale, IL, numerous wineries on the Shawnee wine trail, golf courses and Giant City State Park. Custom log and stone exteriors, fireplaces, and wooded lakefront setting.
The Wetlands Center provides a one-stop shop for information about the Cache River Wetlands and its recreational and educational opportunities. The center has an extensive natural and cultural history exhibit, wildlife viewing, trails and a video.
One-of-a-kind restaurant in Southern Illinois serving up traditional Cajun dishes, such as gumbo and shrimp po' boys,alligator entree', 'gator eggs' and more. Comfort-food favorites like burgers and pasta dishes are also served. With seating for 30, this restaurant's exposed brick walls and original tine ceilings create a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
Presbyterian church in continuous operation since 1850 and the site of a winter encampment during the Trail of Tears. Only site certified by state of Illinois and Cherokee Nation.
This beautiful Carterville park includes a community center, baseball field, skate park, walking path that surrounds a fishing pond, volleyball courts (sand), playground, pavilion, gazebo, and memorial garden. Ballfields and shelters can be reserved.
Since 1971, Carbondale's largest dealer of bicycles, apparel, parts and repairs on all makes.
Carriage House Lake of Egypt Luxury Rental
There are 2 units. Some facility amenities include free parking, outdoor pool, on-site fitness center, and hot tub/jacuzzi. The Carriage House is located on one of Lake of Egypt's finest waterfront homes. Enjoy three acres manicured grounds with rose garden, waterfall, fountain, swimming pool, boat dock, paddle boat, private patio with a stunning view of the Lake of Egypt.
The Fred G. Harrison Annex at the Carterville Community Center is a large banquet facility that offers the renter options such as using a full kitchen or just renting one half of the banquet hall. Special events such as bridal showers, baby showers, and children's birthday parties, reunions and other events can be held here.
The 104th annual Carterville Free Fair will include a Twilight 5K Run/Walk hosted by the Carterville Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by the Carterville Lions Club, the fair will be Sept. 7 through Sept. 9 at Cannon Park Midway off Greenbriar Road. The event offers carnival rides, games, free entertainment, food and more. The annual free fair parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9.
Opened in June 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museum is a beautifully renovated building showcasing architectural detail of the former 1924 area high school, hundreds of photo and memorabilia. It also serves as a gift shop, offering nostalgic custom-designed t-shirts, retro candy, gift baskets, a few antiques and popular hand-made cards made by community volunteers. It features books on the Tri-C community for sale, covering Cartervile, Cambria, & Crainville.
Carterville High School Performing Arts Theatre
This 750 seat theatre features a full orchestra pit, large stage, air conditioning and convenient and ample parking for audience members. From a performance standpoint, the auditorium also features a large backstage dressing area and wondrous acoustics.
The memorial is located next to the Heritage Museum downtown. It features plaques citing the names of WWI and WWII Veterans on one side and other wars featured on the opposite side. In a fitting tribute, the Veterans Memorial in downtown Carterville was dedicated on 11-11-11, Veterans Day.
Locally owned Mexican Restaurant with daily drink specials. Indoor patio for dining.
CITY:Johnston City
Located in the Shawnee National Forest, this 1,750 acre lake has 40 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 60 feet, and 10hp limit on boat motors.
Cabin rental near Cedar Lake, horse campground, tack store and outdoor recreation
A 10-mile trail on the west side of Cedar Lake from north to south. Encircles Little Cedar Lake.
Fully furnished cabins in the Shawnee National Forest. Wooded paths wind up and down the hills past rock formations. Enjoy the screened in porch at dusk and view area wildlife. Relax in the hot tub under the stars.
Two bedroom log cabin offers a private setting with full kitchen and a hot tub to soak in while you enjoy the amazing sunset views. The spectacular views at Cedar Sunset Cabin are just one of the amazing amenities. The cabin provides you with top notch accommodations on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Or you may opt for an evening in by the fireside or a soak in the hot tub.
Charlotte West is a Stadium built for champions. During its eight years of existance, the stadium has played host to three MVC Softball Championship and one NCAA Regional Championship. The SIU Softball Team alone is nationally ranked and an overall treat to watch. Not to mention the Stadium itself is recognized as being the best collegiate Softball Stadium in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Lounge and bar. This location has a jukebox, open mic nights, and live entertainment. Offers daily drink specials.
Chuck's BBQ originally opened in 1952 on the North end of Herrin as a car hop type restaurant. It has been at its current location for 12 years. Some favorites are the Breakfast Special, BBQ sandwich, homemade cheeseburgers, ribs and so much more. Basic Info. Joined Facebook 02/23/2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hours Mon - Thu: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Fri - Sat: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specialties Breakfast Lunch Dinner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Services Walk-Ins Welcome Good For Kids Take Out Catering Waiter Service -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Manager Ryan & Cassie Jeralds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment Options . . .
Chuck's Depot is a locally owned hobby shop. Chuck has a large stockage of scale engines, cars, and building kits from all periods. The depot has two layouts- one in the shop for demos, and his personal one fills the basement. Chuck is also a distributor for various systems, and he carries model cars and aircraft in different scales.
In the late eighteen hundreds there were many thriving communities that were totally dependent on area coal mines. Now there is a Memorial to honor all miners. Dedicated on October 14th, 2000, the Coal Miners Memorial is a tribute to all Southern Illinois coal miners of the past century. The inscription at the base of the statue reads, "In memory of coal miners who gave so much that future generations may benefit with a better life. They labored, served their country, sacrificed for their families and some lost their lives. We honor and salute them so that they will never be forgotten."
This cabin is a great place to stay for families or couples on romantic getaway. The cabin property is quiet with large old trees surrounding it for privacy. The view from is beautiful and you can see for miles and miles. A great place to have your morning cup of coffee is the back deck were you can take in all the beauty of Southern Illinois. The deck has a table and chairs for you to enjoy and gas grill for your use. Just inside you will find the full kitchen stocked with all the necessities you may need on during your stay. The living room has a grand TV with just the local channels. We have some DVDs for you to watch or you may bring your own. There are 3 bedrooms all with luxury sheets and beautiful bedding. The smallest has a Full Tempur Pedic bed and the larger rooms each have a queen bed.
Celebrate the local peach harvest, sponsored by the Cobden Lions Club. Join us for fresh peaches from local orchards, carnival rides and games, crowning of 'Miss Peach Queen', homemade food and peach cobbler & pie with a 5K run/walk and parade on Saturday. Free admission.
Guests of the Comfort Inn hotel are invited to enjoy the indoor heated pool, hot tub and state-of-the-art fitness room. Includes: free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper and coffee, fresh-baked cookies and popcorn in the evening. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! All well-appointed guest rooms at this Marion, IL hotel offer high-definition cable television, a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, alarm clock, iron and ironing board. Some rooms feature kitchen facilities, a desk and sofa sleeper.
Whether you need accommodations for a business trip or are looking for warm and inviting lodging during a vacation, our new facility is a great place to stay. Relax in our spacious guest rooms that have features like a flat-screen television with cable, in addition to many other amenities. Ask about our rooms that have sofa sleepers and hot tubs. Connecting rooms can be requested. There is also an onsite coin-operated laundry facility.
Comfort Suites - Marion has 64 rooms and offers facility amenities such as a business center, free parking, indoor pool, on-site fitness center, laundry services, suites, and complimentary continental breakfast.
Opened in 1962, Cooksey's Bait Shop has been in the business of selling minnows and many baits to incoming fishing enthusiasts for 50+ years.
This locally owned yogurt shop brings a ton of flavor to southern Illinois as it boasts 12 flavors of yogurt and over 100 toppings. Flavors change every other week. Seasonally we will offer Italian Ice as well as baked goods and treats. Don't forget to try Ms. Jill's Caramel Apples!
CornerStone Cabins is a group of luxurious Southern Illinois cabins surrounded by bluffs, wildlife, and a fabulous view of the stars. Our cabins are ideal for a romantic getaway plus we have accommodations for groups of up to 35 guests. We provide a unique lodging experience and we're only minutes away from all of the finest Southern IL attractions.
Country Creations Flowers and Antiques
Full service florist with a wide range of antiques, Taking a piece of the past, and adding a touch of beauty with the fresh flowers. Staffed with Illinois State Certified Florists. Antiques of all kinds to choose from including Fenton, Feista, McCoy, Hull, and many more.
Family style restaurant with dine in or carry out option. This restaurant features home cooked meals including pies made from scratch. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily lunch specials available.


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Back In The Game: Micky Flanagan
One of British comedy's biggest stars, Micky Flanagan has announced a huge new tour for 2013.
Travelling the length and breadth of the country, Micky's Back In The Game Tour follows on from the huge critical and commercial success of last year's Out Out Tour, where over 200,000 tickets were sold and all 150 dates a sell out.
Micky's DVD, The Out Out Tour, has been the number 1 selling stand-up DVD in 2012, with his show stealing performances on the small screen earning him a prestigious British Comedy Award nomination and The Sun's Comedian Of The Year Award.
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Razor sharp wit and no nonsense delivery with a classic working class East End background. He could have been a gangster, or a street urchin... Instead he went off to university and became a wordsmith. Not much call for them in Hackney, so he learnt a trade: being a comedian.
He exploded on to the comedy circuit a couple of years ago with a brilliantly observed Edinburgh Fringe show about his rise from working-class Herbert to middle-class ponce, and being caught awkwardly between the two. The show brought him well-deserved acclaim with a best newcomer nomination at the if.comedy awards (now the Edinburgh Comedy Awards). He has since gone on to appear on The Royal Variety Performance, Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Mastermind (chosen subject...'The Boss' - Bruce Springsteen). He also brought the house down as part of the all star bill at Channel 4's Comedy Gala Live At The O2 alongside the likes of Lee Evans and Michael McIntyre, as well as fronting his very own Radio 4 series, What Chance Change? in 2010.
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Brown Deer - Even though teachers, building administrators, and even some of his own students had just finished duct-taping him to the wall of the Brown Deer Middle School gymnasium, physical education teacher Paul Scioli had nothing but good things to say about the kids and their recent fundraising drive for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Wisconsin.
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"I thought he was going to be higher up," mused Student Council Secretary Megan Yang after the fact. "Doing this, it means we're helping out a lot of people."
Kate Rundell, accepting a check on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, called the fundraising "completely outstanding." In comparison to the more than 500 participating Wisconsin schools, Brown Deer well exceeded the average of $1,000 in fundraising. With the help of districts like Brown Deer, Rundell said, Pennies for Patients is already ahead of its $1.3 million total from last year.
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Outside of the obvious good done for lymphoma and leukemia patients, Scioli hopes the fundraiser and assembly had another effect on students.
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Skip to comments.Investigators release video of 70-person brawl at Swissvale bus stop
Posted on 01/10/2013 7:00:18 AM PST by rightwingintelligentsia
SWISSVALE, Pa. Swissvale police are investigating two fights at a Woodland Hills School District bus stop involving 60 to 70 people on Monday and Tuesday.
According to police, the first fight happened at a bus stop near the intersection of South Braddock and Woodstock avenues on Monday. Then a second bigger fight broke out at the same location Tuesday.
Investigators are calling the fight a riot because of the large number of people involved. Police said theyre using video of the fight to help identify those involved.
Channel 11's Cara Sapida reported that police identified 15 of the people involved and said they include 10 students from Woodland Hills junior and high schools and five adults.
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Looks like something you'd see down in Haiti. Ain't multiculturalism grand?
PA, eh? Must've been those damned Amish again.
These news organizations must be racists...they don't show a balance of Black and White brawls/riots in their videos.
How odd. I didn't see a single white person involved.
They were probably at work.
I say throw a bunch of knives, clubs, ice picks and and straight razors into the melée and let 'em have at it. Give Darwinism a "fighting chance" to prove its veritas.
I've seen smarter Dobermans. Better smelling, too.
Imagine being the single white person to show up to use the city bus stop.
Surprising—the Amish are usually such docile folks.
Swissvale, eh? You know, those Swiss like their reputation as a peace-loving people. But I guess this story pokes a hole in their cheese!
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I'm thinkin' there weren't many Swiss involved.
Lebanon Levi's crew, obviously.
When is America going to get serious about our violent Amish problem?
Is this one of the areas that voted 100% Obama?
When I read the headlines, I had suspicions.
I went to the site and looked at the pictures.
Suspicions confirmed.
Freaking sub-humans....
"Imagine being the single white person to show up to use the city bus stop."
That's when you realize why they make 30-rd magazines.
Looks to me like a Black on Black Hate Crime.
This school district was created by an out-of-control Federal Judge in the 1970's who forced some very nice suburbs to merge their schools with some depressed Mon Valley towns where civilization had ended. All in the name of "racial justice".
They are a football power but very little to recommend those schools at this date, or the communities they serve.
Government should swoop right in and confiscate their fist!
I didn't have to read past the headline to correctly guess which ethnicity was involved.
White people often work harder to afford to own a car, simply because they know what America's public transit security situation is.
'We're going to hold the accountable to the fullest extent.'
LOL, seems the superintendent doesn't understand Holder's people don't do accountable.
Some would call that 'prejudice', but at this point in time in the Disunited States of Anarchika, I simply no longer give a damn.
Sure, there's good in every group, and white boys have been known to rumble too, but it IS what it IS.
Swissville population:
1940 - 15,900
2010 - 8,900
Sounds like things are going great there.
Bush`s Fault...... a little known paragraph hidden in a bill from Bush`s administration,,, allows the bussing of Amish into these areas
Bush`s Fault...... a little known paragraph hidden in a bill from Bush`s administration,,, allows the bussing of Amish into these areas
70 person brawl?
Ban 30 rd mags...
...require them to hold 70 rounds minimum.
Could this be a reason for large-capacity clips?
I don't think they have brawls like this in Haiti. Seems to be a new American phenomenon.
Sounds like Chief Geppert is going to get a visit from the DOJ.....
Sans weapon involvement, it'd be damned hard to get the best of kids who put in 12hrs/day on a farm, and then ride bikes in weather most folks would be hesitant to drive in.
Swissville population:
1940 - 15,900
2010 - 8,900
Sounds like things are going great there.
Not an unattractive town of large trees and big old homes. But it straddles Homewood (a Pittsburgh city neighborhood which is one of the very worst Amish Ghettos in the region) Wilkinsburg (just like Homewood but with fewer cops) and Braddock (a former mill town that has taken on post-apocalyptic qualities). Also Penn Hills, a formerly nice suburb which is quickly turning into Homewood with cul-de-sacs.
I did not have to see the video, nor read the associated article (which was oh-so politically correct,) to understand this was a brawl-riot, tribal conflict involving those contemptible Amish.
What Obama's sons would look like if he had sons.
At 1:38, it looks like there was a white being assaulted.
never one on one ...always a pack fight..me against them...but those wiry buff medium sized ones who look ripped but never seen a weight pile...it's their DNA...they don't fight so good...but the big fat ones...they can hurt you in a pack trust me..and they will go violent in a second especially in a group with backup
and God do they love a free shot or sucker punch
i see not much has changed
I'm glad my kids are raised in a county that's only 5% black...it's just easier..even though poor whites have degenerated too
and the few we have are old school...warm and polite and reasonable, your car can break down in our small black area and you don't have to fear them...they will likely help you
it's just different when they are not in charge...these days anyhow..it wasn't like this 40-50 years ago but whites were stronger...many times stronger and more resolute
were I a caring black parent ...i would leave that shite and go rural even if it meant a trailer with a well on 40 acres of scrub and I had to work 3 jobs ...i do anyhow now sorta
if you want to change the cycle you have to
all this entitlement money we waste on these critters should be used to put their spawn in Christian run schools to change them from what they are drowning in
hard discipline schools...but with folks who wish to help them
hell...Southern Baptist Orphanage would beat this garbage they have created that they come up in
it ain't gonna get better folks
and now they want to disarm us so we cannot protect ourselves from them or the socialist racist tyranny they ensured got elected...it will be payback from here on out
people get ready has a whole new ring
Can you say boxcars, ovens and waterless showers. Guess who the nations rage will be directed against and who will carry out the atrocities?
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i am just glad there is new hope for sabo AND like i said oda will probably sho zoro working through the message to tell us what it is
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Oh man, that chap cover was sad yet sweet. Really makes me hope for Sabo's survival.
The Strawhats all owe Luffy a lot for allowing them to pursue their dreams, and so they all want to become stronger for his sake. Talk about an everlasting bond. Now that's Nakama.
Nami is being her usual self, using sarcastic remarks to hide her concern for Luffy. Arlong Park was my favorite arc in East Blue and seeing just how awesome Luffy was back then and the first time he entrusted his hat to someone brings back good memories.
Brook and his new hit single "Bone to Be Wild" are sure to bring the house down. Man I love that guy. Robin working with Dragon's revolutionaries is very interesting. Wonder just how she'll improve herself, seeing as her powers are probably the most unique.
Of course Franky's blown-up face was genuis. He's sure to learn tons of technological advancements to not only upgrade himself, but the Thousand Sunny too. Starting up a local legend to last for centuries is just another day for Cyborg Franky.
Usopp should be able to make some good use out of those seeds. An improvement with sniping ammo and accuracy sounds about right. Plus some new tricks as well.
Zoro be sure not to disappoint, especially with your greatest rival so close by.
Zoro better explain what that message is and I bet he will, cause he is the last and again I hope that cover page is telling us Sabo is going to return
Don't mess with the rubberman cause he will always bounce back and kick some A**
Blackbeard must DIE!!!
well that front page dismisses my theory about sabo being trafalgar...
anyway i think nami's scene was also hilarious the way she manipulated those old geezers..LoL!
I also think robin will not only learn new abilities but also tactics from the master revolutionaire himself..i wonder what sparked dragon to contact her..
cant wait for sanji and zoro scene..Ü
and oh seems the new trend is making a faux thread..please delete also mine roku.Ü
I think the message will be revealed from Zoro's portion of it. Since he was the only one not to get it (as far as we know) I could see Zoro slowly trying to uncover it or perhaps Perona points out some things for him? Would like to see a Haki explanation from Rayleigh or Jimbei and or Hancock. Which ever one is with Luffy and his training.
Besides next week predictions I enjoyed this chapter I'll admit it wasn't as exciting as the last 70 or so chapters compared to action. But what other manga could show this much character development in 1 chapter.
Chopper, Robin and Usopp to me had the greatest developments from what I seen. Can't wait to see their changes later from what they gain.
I kinda hope not cause that would make him seem more like a bad guy plus Robin will never help him with finding one
Don't mess with the rubberman cause he will always bounce back and kick some A**
Blackbeard must DIE!!!
Dragon didn't just randomly spark to get Robin. Revolutionary army been looking for her ever since the incident of Ohara.
If your saying why Dragon suddenly contact her, well it's simple they found her lol. For the more in depth reasons then that well you know the story so your in the same boat as all of us right now. And won't find out "specifics" until later.
Holy Sh*t!
Robin blushed! O_O
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Good afternoon and welcome back. I hope you enjoyed lunch and Dan Pink's thought-provoking talk.
We at PhRMA are thrilled to be in San Diego for this year's meeting.
I want to thank John Lechleiter and the Eli Lilly team for their work and contributions to this meeting. I also want to thank all the PhRMA Board Members and especially our incoming chairman Bob Hugin of Celgene who inherits the challenge of overseeing next year's meeting.
As you heard this morning, San Diego is a great place to tell the story of the biopharmaceutical sector. But aside from that, we should all be asking: why is PhRMA holding an engaging, captivating, INDOOR conference in a city surrounded by 70 miles of some of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever (or in this case NEVER) see?
It's because San Diego, like the biopharmaceutical sector, is founded on discovery and a mission.
From intrepid explorers like Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who sailed into San Diego Bay in 1542 to the 20th Century aeronautical pioneers who built Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis here and those who laid the foundation for this area's growing biotechnology sector: discovery drives San Diego.
Like San Diego's founders and leaders, we seek to discover. We are undeterred by setbacks. We make progress.
Every day, at PhRMA and at our member companies, we work with allies in the patient and healthcare provider communities, with labor and other stakeholders to help educate policymakers and the public and provide them with the facts that they need to make good choices.
Policy choices that will continue to fire the forge of discovery.
We do it to give patients and their families' real hope for a healthier, better tomorrow.
We do it because PhRMA member companies exist to solve the riddle of disease.
We do it out of a sincere belief in the power of innovation and great science to both enhance life and fuel economic growth.
In short, we do it because this industry's success is critical to America's future.
From Alzheimer's to cancer, from preventable, manageable but costly chronic diseases to rare disorders, we need more medical progress that is only possible with a thriving innovative biopharmaceutical research sector.
To meet its economic challenges, America also needs the millions of good, high-paying and high-skilled jobs that we create and that help keep this country globally competitive.
That is why every one of the more than 650,000 women and men now working directly for a biopharmaceutical research company and the millions more employed to support it can - and should - be proud of our industry's efforts.
Without you and your continuing support, advice, vision and enthusiastic activism, we would not have accomplished all that we have over the last year.
But, as successful as we have been, there is still more to do.
In February, I was in London to address the Economist 2013 Pharma Summit.
While there, I had the opportunity to listen to both analysts and critics of our industry.
Hearing and understanding our critics is necessary and useful. Many had interesting things to say. Some of it was quite abstract and theoretical.
But what struck me most was the need for our critics and our allies alike to join with us to search for solutions that work in the real world and for real patients.
This means solutions that help patients get innovative medicines faster.
Solutions that stimulate and fund more R&D.
Solutions that foster risky investment.
Solutions that help us meet and overcome the enormous healthcare challenges ahead.
Because as everyone here knows: this industry is about finding solutions.
For much of the last two years, and in a challenging economic and policy environment, we have argued before every audience, in every interview, in every op-ed and in blogs and tweets, that our industry is unique among American businesses.
It is focused on improving human health;
It is both risky and costly to research and develop new medicines;
It has long investment timelines, great potential for failure and promises uncertain returns;
The business model is rapidly changing – driven by science increasingly focused on personalized solutions; and
It operates in a strictly regulated market where everything we do is closely governed.
That is our reality. Yet, year after year, PhRMA member companies continue creating medicines that help save and improve lives.
In order to continue, we need long-term, inter-dependent and integrated policies that nurture innovation and not penalize it – what I've called the Four Pillars.
First, we need a business environment that inspires and rewards smart risk-taking and investment, while recognizing our industry's unique business model and time-lines;
Second, a vibrant, collaborative and modern eco-system that underpins great scientific and technological innovation;
Third, we need a modern, transparent regulatory system that evolves with the science to get safe medicines to patients quickly; and,
Fourth, we need an environment that properly values medicines.
This last point in particular – the value of medicines – is really exciting.
I believe it can be a potential game-changer.
And this moment comes about because the evidence that innovative medicines enhance treatment, reduce costs and improve lives is increasingly compelling.
Uncontrolled diabetes, for example, can lead to many complications including amputations, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. These complications are bad for patients and they are costly.
The average cost of amputation surgery is $40,000.
A single year of dialysis for kidney failure runs about $83,000.
But, a year's supply of medicines that can help control diabetes averages about $2,400.
More than the cost, however, I hope we can all agree that it is unquestionably better for patients to treat and control their diabetes, than to amputate or endure endless dialysis.
What is true for diabetes is also true in the fight against cancers, heart disease and stroke and many preventable and manageable chronic conditions.
And recently, we've begun to see just how the dynamic value of medicines can help control healthcare costs.
For example, there is a 2011 Harvard study published in JAMA.
It found that implementation of the Medicare Part D program was associated with a $1,200 average reduction in non-drug medical spending for Medicare beneficiaries with limited prior drug coverage in each of the first two years of the program.
When coupled with the fact that 11 million seniors gained comprehensive prescription drug coverage through Part D, these offsets imply an overall savings of $13.4 billion on other Medicare services in 2007, the first full year of enrollment in the program.
Analysis and evidence like this is finally changing how the value and costs of medicines are calculated.
After years of work, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) now recognizes this important positive dynamic. CBO updated the methodology for calculating the costs of Medicare policies and it now reflects the positive impact of prescription medicines on total medical costs.
This is big.
For the first time, CBO is specifically accounting for the savings from medicines that reduce the need for other costly medical services, like hospitalizations, acute care and long-term care.
The new methodology incorporates a point two percent decrease in spending on medical services for every one percent increase in the number of prescriptions.
And, while this may seem small, it represents a sea-change in government thinking.
CBO has come around, in a small way, to recognizing what all governments must face if we are to avoid pushing the cost of untreated, un-managed disease down the road.
The bottom-line is that no nation, no matter how wealthy, can provide innovative health care for its citizens unless it values wellness, prevention and disease management at least as much as it values acute care.
Similarly, no nation can afford to ignore the looming costs of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and Alzheimer's disease by dis-incentivizing investment in the innovative therapies that can help reduce those costs.
Innovative medicines represent real solutions.
Consider that over the course of this decade, innovative medicines are projected to comprise approximately eight percent of Medicare and Medicaid spending. Now, this doesn't sound like a lot. But that eight percent delivers better health, lower costs, more productivity, investment, jobs, and hope.
That's a pretty good deal.
To take full advantage of this value and potential savings we must put a premium on the fruits of innovation. The benefits to payers, to economies and, most importantly, to patients more than justify the premium.
Now, unfortunately, in the current fiscal environment, too many policymakers view medicines through a narrow lens that sees only costs. They appear willing to sacrifice continued and future health progress on the altar of immediate political and fiscal needs.
It is a mind-set that was best described by the great American humorist, Ogden Nash, who said:
"Progress might have been all right once, but it's gone on too long..."
As we explain our industry to policymakers, the media, the public, allies and critics alike, we must remember that when it comes to meeting the future healthcare and economic challenges we face, progress isn't an option; it is a necessity.
And the environment that fosters progress, like this industry, doesn't exist in a vacuum.
The enormous medical progress made in recent decades was possible because of scientific, regulatory, economic and investment conditions that helped make America the global leader in new, innovative R&D.
Conditions and interdependent policies that our global competitors increasingly understand and seek to copy in order to build their own innovative biopharmaceutical research sector.
Conditions that also inspired unprecedented R&D investment that is helping to create new opportunities in the battle against disease.
In fact, since 2000, PhRMA member companies have invested more than half a trillion dollars in innovative biopharmaceutical R&D. Today, we are announcing that R&D investment by PhRMA member companies in 2012 was $48.5 billion, despite a difficult economic environment.
The potential rewards of this investment are enormous.
It is critical to the health and hopes of patients and to America's long-term economic health.
But continued robust investment and progress is not certain. There are warning signs.
Venture capital investment, a critical contributor to growing the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors, is declining. VC investment in this sector dropped 24 percent between 2007 and 2012.
These challenges remind me of a joke in Woody Allen's movie Annie Hall.
Breaking up with Annie Hall, Woody Allen's character observes: "A relationship … is like a shark….it has to constantly move forward or it dies. What we have here is a dead shark."
While we are far from having a "dead shark" on our hands, everyone here can imagine scenarios where continued progress is made more difficult, where innovation languishes and this vibrant, sophisticated and inspired industry struggles to survive.
And keep in mind that if our industry falters here in America, it will leave behind more than closed manufacturing facilities and thousands of unemployed highly-skilled, once highly-paid employees. It will also leave millions of patients here and around the globe without hope for innovative treatments.
That is why it is time there was a biopharmaceutical research version of the so-called "precautionary principle."
As many of you know, environmentalists often use the "precautionary principle" to challenge industry. It goes something like this:
"If an action or policy has a suspected risk of causing harm to the public or to the environment in the absence of scientific consensus that the action or policy is harmful, the burden of proof is on those taking the act."
For our industry, a Precautionary Principle would go something like this:
"Any action or policy that risks delaying or halting efforts to research and develop innovative healthcare solutions - prevents patients from accessing or benefiting from the latest, best medicines available - or otherwise undermines investment in new R&D - is harmful and the burden of proof is on those taking the act."
We need such a principle because, at the end of the day, whether a proposed policy makes things better for patients – meets their needs and fulfills their hopes for a healthier future and a longer life – is the only test that counts.
In other words, does a proposal help an HIV/AIDS patient get access to medicines needed to manage the disease?
Will it foster the R&D needed to tackle the looming Alzheimer's disease crisis?
Will it help reduce the enormous cost of treating chronic diseases by providing innovative solutions and treatments?
Will it help Judy Orem and thousands of other cancer patients just like her?
Judy is a cancer survivor from Oregon who we met during one of our "Research in Your Backyard" events highlighting the value of clinical trials to patients and the economy.
In 1995, her doctor told her that the medicines she was on were no longer effective and that her chances of making it – even with a last-gasp bone marrow transplant – were no better than five percent.
She didn't lose hope. She wanted to find another way. She found and enrolled in a Phase One clinical trial of a possible treatment.
Now, not all clinical trial participants will do as well as Judy. That is the difficult truth of clinical trials and finding solutions that work for patients. And they, like Judy, are the true heroes of medical progress.
But fortunately Judy flourished. Today she is alive, strong, her cancer is in remission and she's an advocate for patients and for improving access to clinical trials.
And today, 15 years later, that medicine, Gleevec, is responsible for helping Judy and tens of thousands of patients survive this horrible disease.
But Judy's story isn't unique. It is duplicated everyday in clinical trials and for millions of patients who rely on hundreds of great medicines approved for patient use after rigorous clinical trials.
So we must ask again: will a proposed policy hurt Judy Orem?
Will it scare away needed new R&D investment?
Will it slow ongoing R&D into innovative medicines?
Will it slow clinical trials?
Will it prevent patients like Judy from getting a needed medicine once it is approved?
In other words: will a proposed policy "solve" a short term problem by undermining long-term and on-going progress?
Certainly, as individuals and as industry, we must be humble and feel privileged to be part of the great work of helping patients, improving their lives and fulfilling their hopes.
We need never apologize for the millions of patients around the world whose lives have been improved and extended because of this industry or for the work now being done in PhRMA member companies' laboratories.
But today and every day, we along with the great men and women who work for our industry in America and around the world, must re-commit to continuing the fight: the fight to improve patients' lives; the fight against disease; and the fight to keep innovating and making progress.
Thank you.


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