Jack’s return linked to Carbondale liquor license issue
Former council member Jack is re elected amid questions about holding a liquor license for Fat Patties. Illinois law allows city council members of smaller cities to serve with a license, but state liquor commissioners cannot have licenses. Jack argues the matter is unclear yet not a issue, while the city attorney notes a license conflict for liquor commissioners.
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Amtrak Sees Ridership Rise Amid Higher Gas Costs
Amtrak reports another month of growing ridership with rising gas prices cited as a factor. Nationwide, Amtrak posts 17 consecutive monthly gains and its best March ever with 2.6 million riders, aiming to set an annual record. See Amtrak on page 5A.
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Steady climb at pump continues
Gas prices rise amid Middle East unrest. Improved global demand and shrinking crude inventories push prices higher with no plateau in sight.
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Hindu temple groundbreaking in Carbondale sparks celebration
Hundreds of Hindus gathered on a field in Carbondale for a groundbreaking of a Hindu Temple and Community Center to serve regional worshippers who previously traveled to St. Louis or Nashville for rituals. The ceremony featured Shri Vedantha Sharma and his son Teja with blessings invoked for the site at 1209 E Walnut St across from University Mall on land donated by Dr. Pradeep Reddy of Herrin, president of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of Southern Illinois.
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Pinckneyville museum may have big year
Pinckneyville's Illinois High School Basketball Hall of Fame Museum plans a pivotal year with a June fundraising dinner at the Regency Conference Center in O Fallon featuring Manny Jackson and a November induction of the first class. Dick Corn 618 357 5205 or illinoishoops org for details.
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