Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce: Anytime can be right time for special gift

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer an assortment of gifts.

Pullman working as catalyst

Pullman Square was opened with the vision of it becoming not only a center of leisure activity, but a catalyst for small business development downtown. As it nears its 6th anniversary, that vision is becoming reality.

Patrick Sheltra, No. 60 PatrickSheltra.com Dodge Du Quoin ARCA Fast Facts

Patrick Sheltra, No. 60 PatrickSheltra.com / Ferguson Pipe Dodge Charger, Southern Illinois 100 presented by Federated Car Care Fast Facts ARCA Racing Series Race No. 16, Southern Illinois 100 presented by Fede rated Car Care, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois Race Information: Event: Southern Illinois 100 presented by Federated Car Care, Monday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time ...

Pets ordinance bill

Introduced by the Council President at the request of the Mayor:   ORDINANCE 2010-527 [substitute] AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (ACPS); AMENDING CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), PART 4 (ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND CODE REGULATION), SECTIONS 111.450 (SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE TRUST FUND) AND 111.455 (ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TRAINING AND VETERINARY ...