Corps Hiring for Rend Lake Summer Student Jobs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is taking applications for the 2009 summer season student employment in the field of park management according to a news release sent out last week.

Positions will be available at the GS-02 classification. The hourly rate for a GS-02 will be approximately $10.43 /hr. Successful applicants may be employed in the fields of Environmental Management, Public Relations, Visitor Assistance, and/or Facilities Maintenance based on experience and interest.

Persons hired for these positions may be required to work days and/or nights and weekend shifts. Work schedules will be 40 hours per week when school is not in session. To be eligible a student must meet the following minimum requirements:

• 1. All applicants must have been enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree-seeking program and be taking at least a half-time (6 hours) course load the semester prior to employment.
  
  
• 2. Must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.

Students that do not maintain these requirements are subject to termination. To apply applicants should submit the following:

• 1. Personal resume or OF612 – Optional Application for Federal Employment
  
  
• 2. Letter from the college or university verifying enrollment and good academic standing.
  
  
• 3. Original transcript of grades for each semester/quarter of school.
  
  
• 4. Original class schedule of classes in which student is currently enrolled.
  
  
• 5. OF306 – Declaration for Federal Employment

Both the OF 306 and the OF 612 forms can be printed from the following web site: www.lrh.usace.army.mil/_kd/go.cfm?destination=Page&Pge_ID=1136#cprEmployment%20Pages

Deadline for applications is Feb 6, 2009. Applications can be hand delivered or mailed to: Dawn Kovarik, Rend Lake Project Office, 12220 Rend City Road, Benton, IL 62812. For more information, call the Rend Lake Project Office at 618-724-2493. E-mail requests for information can be made to rendinfo@usace.army.mil.

Williamson County Restaurants

The following is a list of restaurants located in Williamson County.

• 17th Street Bar and Grill (618-998-1114)
  - 2700 17th Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family style dine-in and carry out. Larger and somewhat upscale from original restaurant in Murphysboro.
  
  
  
• 20's Hideout Steakhouse and Bar (618-997-8325)
  - 2606 W. Main Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family dining, great steaks and salad bar. Dine-in or carry out.
  
  
  
• Andersen's Cafe (618-983-8497)
  - 215 E. Broadway
  Johnston City, IL
  
  Family oriented, dine- in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, and specials. Features a different menu each night.
  
  
  
• Applebee's (618-997-9436)
  -2712 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Casual family restaurant, dine-in or carry out. Curb side to go is also available. Call in advance to order.
  
  
  
• Arby's Restaurant (618-997-5040)
  -1301 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food (featuring roast beef sandwiches)
  
  
  
• Backyard Burgers (618-993-1983)
  -2807 Outer Drive
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in or carry out. A drive through is also available for convenience. Hamburgers are made from scratch, just like at home. Better than your typical fast food restaurant.
  
  
  
• Bennie's Italian Restaurant (618-997-6736)
  -309 N. Market Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Small Italian restaurant with delicious authentic cooking. Homemade fresh, everyday. Family oriented, dine-in or take out.
  
  
  
• Bob Evan's Restaurant (618-993-1487)
  -2708 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented casual dining. Dine-in or carry out.
  
  
  
• Burger Nook (618-942-3640)
  -900 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Family dining, carry out or dine-in. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers.
  
  
  
• Burger Nook Too (618-983-6060)
  -604 Grand Ave.
  Johnston City, IL
  
  Family dining, carry out or dine-in. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers.
  
  
  
• Burger King (618-997-6571)
  1-100 Halfway Road
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food hamburgers.
  
  
  
• Burgers n' Cream (618-998-1800)
  -2407 17th Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented, dine-in or carry out. Serves fresh homemade hamburgers and delicious frozen custard.
  
  
  
• China Wok Restaurant (618-997-3325)
  -709 W. Main Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Traditional Chinese cuisine. Family style dining, dine-in or carry out.
  
  
  
• Chicago's Finest Foods
  -714 N. Carbon
  Marion, IL
  
  Chicago-style sandwiches and hot dogs.
  
  
  
• Chuck's Bar-B-Q (618-988-6566)
  -1420 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Established in 1952. Best full breakfast for $3.99.
  
  
  
• Country Cupboard (618-985-4470)
  -1323 S. Division Street
  Carterville, IL
  
  Family style dine-in or carry out. Home cooked meals and pies, made from scratch.
  
  
  
• The Country Gourmet (618-998-1166)
  - 3000 W. DeYoung (Illinois Center Mall)
  Marion, IL
  
  Gourmet coffee shop, located inside the Illinois Center Mall.
  
  
  
• Crab Orchard Golf Course/ Club House Kitchen (618-985-8011)
  -901 W. Grand Ave.
  Carterville, IL
  
  Club kitchen has a family dine-in area and orders can be called for take-out. Open 7 am to 7 pm during the summer months.
  
  
  
• Cracker Barrel (618-993-6306)
  -2602 W. Main Street
  Marion, IL
  
  
  
• Crossroads Coffee Co. (618-985-1080)
  -209 W. Commercial Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  
  
• Dairy Queen (618-985-3362)
  -104 E. Plaza Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  Burgers and ice cream.
  
  
  
• Dairy Queen (618-942-2672)
  -1410 South Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Burgers and ice cream.
  
  
  
• Dairy Queen (618-983-5500)
  -501 W. Broadway
  Johnston City, IL
  
  Burgers and ice cream.
  
  
  
• Dairy Queen (618-998-0262)
  -201 E. DeYoung
  Marion, IL
  
  Burgers and ice cream
  
  
  
• Dairy Queen (618-997-5180)
  -2200 W. Main Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Burgers and ice cream.
  
  
  
• Domino's Pizza (618-985-3030)
  -701 S. Greenbrier
  Carterville, IL
  
  Pizza delivery.
  
  
  
• Domino's Pizza (618-988-1686)
  -820 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Pizza delivery.
  
  
  
• Domino's Pizza (618-993-3030)
  -205 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Pizza delivery.
  
  
  
• El Jalisco (618-942-8100)
  -505 N. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Mexican cuisine.
  
  
  
• Fazoli's (618-993-9081)
  -201 E. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Casual and friendly family atmosphere. Quick, fast authentic Italian food. Reasonably priced, dine-in or carry out.
  
  
  
• Fratelli Ristorante (618-985-8000)
  -209 W. Commercial Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  Fine Italian Dining.
  
  
  
• Girolamo Pizzeria (618-942-4207)
  -219 N. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Family style dine-in, carry out, or delivery. All food items are homemade and prepared fresh daily.
  
  
  
• Godfather's Pizza (618- 983-8764)
  -900 Grand Ave.
  Johnston City, IL
  
  Dine-in or delivery.
  
  
  
• Gusto di Italiano (618-997-6283)
  -3000 W. DeYoung (Illinois Center Mall)
  Marion, IL
  
  Pizza and pasta. Located inside the Illinois Center Mall food court.
  
  
  
• Happy Garden (618-988-8553)
  -4 Park Plaza
  Herrin, IL
  
  Chinese cuisine. Family oriented, dine-in, carry out, or delivery.
  
  
  
• Hardee's (618-997-4113)
  -1308 S. Division
  Carterville, IL
  
  Fast food hamburgers.
  
  
  
• Hardee's (618-942-4700)
  -615 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Fast food hamburgers.
  
  
  
• Hardee's (618-4113)
  -1106 N. Carbon
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food hamburgers.
  
  
  
• Heavenly Hash Cafe (618-987-2665)
  -100 Russel Street
  Hurst, IL
  
  Friendly family oriented, dine-in or carry out. Home cooked meals. All items are made fresh when ordered.
  
  
  
• Henri's Cafe (618-993-5409)
  -4503 W. DeYoung Suite C
  Marion, IL
  
  Lunch cafe in the Heartland Business Park.
  
  
  
• Honeybakers (618-997-0992)
  -1131 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Nice, cozy family restaurant with a friendly atmosphere. Delicious home cooked meals. Dine-in or take out.
  
  
  
• House of Seasons (618-985-9090)
  -741 S. Division Street
  Carterville, IL
  
  A dine restaurant and B&B. Sells fresh gourmet foods and salads. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays for reservations, parties, and special events.
  
  
  
• Kay's Sugar Creek Cafe (618-996-8289)
  -105 W. Blue Ave.
  Creal Springs, IL
  
  Family dining. Carry out or dine-in. Delicious home cooked meals, pies and cakes made from scratch daily. Features an "all you can eat" fish fry on Fridays and Saturdays.
  
  
  
• KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken (618-942-6804)
  -1500 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Fried Chicken. Fast food.
  
  
  
• KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken (618-997-3121)
  -1404 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Fried Chicken. Fast food.
  
  
  
• Kew Gardens (618-988-1718)
  -1520 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in or carry out. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. Serves all kinds of Chinese food. Buffet available.
  
  
  
• Kokopelli Restaurant (618-997-5656)
  -1401 Champions Drive
  Marion, IL
  
  Restaurant is open to the public and club members. Excellent steaks and chops.
  
  
  
• La Fiesta Restaurant (618-993-0028)
  -1000 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Casual, family oriented dine-in or carry out. All food is authentic Mexican cuisine.
  
  
  
• Lake of Egypt Country Club (618-995-2661)
  -Route 5
  Marion, IL
  
  
  
• Lisa's Italian Food and Pizza (618- 988-1550)
  -108 N. 14th Street
  Herrin, IL
  
  Mom & Pop family restaurant. Dine-in or carry out. Generous servings. Features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open Tues thru Thurs 6am-9pm, Saturdays 6am-10pm, and Sundays 6am-3pm. Closed Mondays.
  
  
  
• Little Caesar's Pizza (618-993-3355)
  -1301 Enterprise Way
  Marion, IL
  
  Pizza, fast food, carry out or drive thru.
  
  
  
• Long John Silver's (618-997-2261)
  -1118 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in or take out. Also has a drive thru for faster service.
  
  
  
• Longhorn Express (618-995-1515)
  -448 Route 37 (United Producer's Livestock Auction Barn)
  Goreville, IL
  
  Traditional American style. Open for breakfast Mon thru Fri 5:30 am - 2:00 pm & Sat 5:30 am - 10:00 am. Also open for dinner on Fridays from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
  
  
  
• Lucky's Express Cafe (618-997-7771)
  - Illinois Center Mall Food Court
  Marion, IL
  
  
  
• Mackie's Pizza (618-997-4100)
  -2704 Walton Way
  Marion, IL
  
  Pizza and Pasta. Beautiful atmosphere. Dine-in, carry out, or delivery.
  
  
  
• Mary's (618-942-2742)
  -509 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Fine family dining in a beautiful historic 100 year old home. Delicious home cooking, homemade pies, and cakes.
  
  
  
• McAllister's Deli (618-997-1300)
  -2704 17th Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Southern style deli. Dine-in or carry out.
  
  
  
• McDonald's (618-985-2070)
  -400 E. Plaza Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  Fast food, hamburgers.
  
  
  
• McDonald's (618-983-3223)
  -808 Grand Ave.
  Johnston City, IL
  
  Fast food, hamburgers.
  
  
  
• McDonald's (618-997-3113)
  -700 N. Court Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food, hamburgers.
  
  
  
• McDonald's (618-993-8889)
  -2603 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food, hamburgers.
  
  
  
• Mimmo's Family Restaurant (618-983-5445)
  -313 E. Broadway
  Johnston City, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in or carry out. Serves all kinds of authentic Italian food. Homemade fresh daily.
  
  
  
• Mimmo's Pizza (618-985-5503)
  -114 W. Plaza
  Herrin, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in and carry out. Delivery is also available. Authentic Italian food, excellent pasta.
  
  
  
• Mollie's (618-997-3424)
  -107 E. Union Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Bar and grill with live music. One of Marion's best spots for nightlife.
  
  
  
• Nesler's Polar Whip (618-988-9210)
  -100 W. Johnson Street
  Energy, IL
  
  Family owned for 75 years.
  
  
  
• Nong Chen Buffet (618-997-7788)
  -1108 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in and carry out. Scrumptious buffet served daily.
  
  
  
• O' Charley's (618-993-1555)
  -2808 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family casual dining. Carry out or dine-in. Claims to have melt in your mouth rib-eye steaks. Also open Sundays 10:00 am - 10:30 pm.
  
  
  
• Pali Kai Chinese Restaurant (618-993-8480)
  -108 S. Madison Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Tucked away behind the tower square, this Chinese restaurant is know for good food and large helpings.
  
  
  
• Papa John's Pizza (618-993-1133)
  -1120 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented featuring good pizza. Dine-in, carry out, or delivery.
  
  
  
• Papa Murphy's (618-997-7797)
  -602 N. Court Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Call in or come in to order. Pizza made fresh for you to take home and bake.
  
  
  
• Pine Lakes Golf Course (618-942-6816)
  -2705 S. Park Ave.
  Energy, IL
  
  This 18-hole golf course has a full pro shop and restaurant. Par 71.
  
  
  
• Pioneer's Cabin (618-985-8290)
  -1000 Pioneer Cabin Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  Family style dining. Food can be bought as take-out. Call in advance to order.
  
  
  
• Pizza and Pasta Express (618-985-6262)
  -104 N. Division Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Pizza, pasta, and miniature trains.
  
  
  
• Pizza Hut (618-988-1647)
  -1712 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Pizza and pasta.
  
  
  
• Pizza Hut (618-997-2424)
  -1600 Kimmel Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Pizza and pasta.
  
  
  
• Pizza Mike's (618-942-8499)
  -908 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Pizza
  
  
  
• Pop's Chuckwagon (618-993-9911)
  -501 E. Main Street
  Marion, IL
  
  This restaurant is primarily carry out or drive thru, aka "dial and dine". Features traditional "Hawk Pulley" style barbecue as well as wet southern-style barbecue.
  
  
  
• Quizno's Classic Subs (618-985-9440)
  -402 E. Plaza Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  Fun family dining or take-out. Serves good, reasonably priced subs and salads.
  
  
  
• Quizno's Classic Subs (618-997-9933)
  -1120 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Fun family dining or take-out. Serves good, reasonably priced subs and salads.
  
  
  
• Ramblin' Dan's Lounge and Grill (618-983-4244)
  -14960 Hwy 37
  Johnston City, Marion
  
  Casual dine-in or carry out. Families welcome, bar is separate from dining area. Grill serves sandwiches, pizza, salad, and beverages. Formerly Farris Steak House, this restaurant is one of the oldest in the country, serving Charlie Birger in the 1920's.
  
  
  
• Rameses (618-995-9104)
  -1734 Route 37
  Marion, IL
  
  Open for dinner at 3:00 pm, near the lake of Egypt and exit 45.
  
  
  
• Red Lobster (618-993-6996)
  -2900 W. DeYoung
  Marion, IL
  
  Seafood specialties.
  
  
  
• Ruby Tuesdays (618-997-1924)
  3000 W. DeYoung (Illinois Center Mall)
  Marion, IL
  
  Family style steakhouse.
  
  
  
• Ryan's Family Steakhouse (618-993-8869)
  -2706 Walton Way
  Marion, IL
  
  Family style restaurant. Dine-in or carry out. Features a large buffet and a variety of succulent, tender, juicy steaks.
  
  
  
• San's Chinese Restaurant (618-985-2813)
  -706 E. Plaza Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  Family friendly dine-n or carry out. Has a large buffet featuring different items each day.
  
  
  
• Sao Asian Bistro (618-993-2828)
  -2800 17th Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Ranked one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the entire country.
  
  
  
• Sergio's Mexican Restaurant (618-942-8085)
  -1400 S. 16th Street
  Herrin, IL
  
  Family oriented, authentic Mexican cuisine, full bar (separate from dining area). All items are homemade using all natural ingredients and Mexican spices.
  
  
  
• Sit-A-Spell (618-964-9696)
  -12092 Lake of Egypt Road.
  Marion, IL
  
  Family dining at the Lake of Egypt.
  
  
  
• Smitty's Bar and Grill (618-988-9390)
  -517 E. Monroe
  Herrin, IL
  
  Traditional neighborhood bar and grill.
  
  
  
• Smokin' Joe's Barbecue (618-942-4563)
  -601 W. Herrin Street
  Herrin, IL
  
  Barbecue joint.
  
  
  
• Sonic Drive-In (618-997-3664)
  -2710 Walton Way
  Marion, IL
  
  Family drive-in.
  
  
  
• Stardust Golf and Country Club (618-983-8822)
  -14756 Stardust Road
  Johnston City
  
  This 9 hole golf course offers a full pro shop and restaurant.
  
  
  
• Steak n' Shake (618- 993-3939)
  -2724 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in, take out, or drive thru. Open 24 hrs.
  
  
  
• Subway (618-985-6888)
  -114 W. Plaza Drive
  Carterville, IL
  
  Fast food deli shop.
  
  
  
• Subway (618-998-9595)
  -3000 W. DeYoung Street (Illinois Center Mall)
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food deli shop.
  
  
  
• Subway (618-998-1214)
  -2302 Outer Drive (Inside Wal-Mart)
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food deli shop.
  
  
  
• Subway (618-993-2766)
  -1111 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Fast food deil shop.
  
  
  
• Subway (618-983-8387)
  -605 Prosperity Ave.
  Johnston City, IL
  
  Fast food deli shop.
  
  
  
• Subway (618-942-6328)
  -1121 S. Park Ave.
  Herrin, IL
  
  Fast food deli shop.
  
  
  
• Taco Bell (618-997-7777)
  -2712 Walton Way
  Marion, IL
  
  Family dine-in or take out. Serves Mexican food fast.
  
  
  
• Taco Johns (618-993-8901)
  -901 N. Court Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family dine-in, take out, or drive thru. Features Mexican cuisine.
  
  
  
• Tequila's Mexican Restaurant (618-997-0162)
  -1906 W. Coolidge Street
  Marion, IL
  
  A taste of ole' Mexico. Best margaritas in town! Patio dining and party rooms available. Authentic Mexican food prepared fresh daily.
  
  
  
• The Refuge (618-997-8557)
  -2611 W. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Full service, family oriented, dine-in or carry out. Just about everything is homemade.
  
  
  
• Triple-E Bar-B-Q (618-997-1369)
  -906 E. DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family friendly dine-in or carry out. Serves mouth watering barbecue with mild or hot sauce. All sells barbecue chicken. Breakfast buffet available on every Saturday and Sunday.
  
  
  
• Triple-E Bar-B-Q (618-964-1809)
  -706 Robinson Drive
  Marion, IL
  
  Family friendly dine-in or carry out. Serves delicious BBQ and fried chicken.
  
  
  
• Walt's Pizza (618-993-8668)
  -213 S. Court Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Casual family dining. Dine-in, carry out, and delivery available. Fri & Sat a lunch buffet is featured from 11 am - 1 pm, and Tues thru Thurs from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Italian special items made fresh everyday.
  
  
• Wendy's (618-993-6565)
  -1128 N. Carbon Street
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in, carry-out, or drive thru.
  
  
  
• Western Sizzlin' Steakhouse (618-993-2426)
  -1808 Bittle Place
  Marion, IL
  
  Family oriented dine-in or carry out. Serves individual meals as well as salad bar and buffet.
  
  
  
• Wok n' Roll (618-998-1888)
  -2805 E. Outer Drive
  Marion, IL
  
  Family dining, buffet everyday. Serves American and Chinese cuisine.
  
  

Southern Illinois Historic Sites

There are a number of historic sites in Southern Illinois, some operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency or the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, some by local organizations and others privately owned.

The following is an all-inclusive list.

• Crenshaw House
  
  See Old Slave House
  
  

  Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
  

  
  
  

  Fort Kaskaskia
  

  
  
  

  Fort Massac State Park
  

  
  
  

  Franklin County Jail Museum
  

  Benton
  
  

  Kincaid Mounds
  

  Brookport
  
  

  Millstone Bluff
  

  
  
  

  Old Slave House
  

  Reverse Underground Railroad site outside Equality, Illinois. Closed in 1996, but purchased by the state in 2000. Currently undergoing studies that will lead to its eventual reopening in two or three years. Best view today is at the intersection of Route 1 and Crenshaw Lane. It is not open to the public.
  
  

  Pierre Menard Home
  

  Prairie du Rocher
  
  

  Williamson County Jail Museum
  

  Marion
  
  

Genealogy Resource Sites in Southern Illinois

There are a number of resource sites in the region for folks researching family history. Many are located in various libraries and museums.

The following are some of the best sites around Williamson County and surrounding areas.

• Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois - Their library is located in the back wing of the John A. Logan College Library in Carterville.
  
• Jackson County Historical Society
  
• Williamson County Jail Museum - Two rooms hold the Williamson County Historical Society's genealogical collection. Open Thursdays or by appointment.