FAA trims hours at Williamson and Southern Illinois air towers
The FAA reduced control tower hours for Williamson County and Southern Illinois airports by two hours amid the nationwide air traffic controllers strike. Williamson tower now operates 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, while Southern Illinois follows the same schedule starting Monday. Controllers report a drop in daily operations from about 100 to 65 at Williamson and from 400–800 to 250–260 at Southern Illinois. The FAA considers closing Williamson tower but has not decided. Lights control remains in the tower per FAA directive.
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FAA
Williamson
Southern Illinois
Jim Santori
Federal Aviation Administration
Williamson County
Gene Seibert
Robert Smith
Ming
Seibert
Southern Illinois Airport
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Siac Air Institute and Service
Smith
Chicago
General Accounting Office
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Paducah
Charles Stoker
Airport Authority
Carbondale auto workers strike at four dealerships
Fifty two mechanics from Lodge 1242 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers walked out at Vogler Motor Co. Inc., Jim Pearl Inc., Vic Koenig Chevrolet, and Smith Dodge plus Carbondale Auto Supply over pay in a three year contract dispute. Negotiations offered two dollars a year while demand seeks three. Dealers report service departments halted and aim to serve customers, with previous strike nine years ago lasting nine weeks.
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Tom Woolf
Carbondale
Vogler Motor Co. Inc
Jim Pearl, Inc
Vic Koenig
Chevrolet
Smith Dodge
Lodge 1242
The
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Herrin
Carbondale Auto Supply
Dave Mitchell
Clarence Long
Vogler’s
Mitchell
Long
William Swalls
Vogler
Carbondale council splits on funding solar pilot plan
Carbondale officials clash over funding the MSU Shawnee Solar pilot project with debate centering on using an energy consumption tax. Mayor Fischer urges demand based funding while City Manager Fry opposes new bureaus and favors using existing funds and departments.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinois.n
Carbondale
Hans Fischer
Carroll Fry
Shawnee Solar Project
MSU
Shawnee Solar
Fischer
Fry
Afer Fry
Helen Westberg
Archie Jones
Charles Watkins
Marion OKs 10500 to demolish bulging Dunston Building
Marion City Council reluctantly approves 10500 to acquire the bulging Dunston Building and advance removal to end costly litigation. A four way arrangement with parties and Bank of Gorham would transfer title to the city for demolition with bids set for August 18.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Dunston
Marion
Robert Butler
Bank of Gorham
City of
Robert
Robert ‘‘Dog”’ Connell
Connell
E.E
Doc’’ Jeter
Butler
Marion high rise delayed but keeps occupancy in sight
Completion of Marion Housing Authority’s 100 unit high rise on South Market Street is now expected in mid to late December, about six weeks behind original estimates due to a spring carpenters strike and other minor problems. Elevator shaft holes required deepening, delaying progress by 10 to 12 days. Applications from senior citizens are flowing in as occupancy nears. Board to seek name suggestions from the city council for the high rise. Separately, Marion’s black leaders criticized HUD for rejecting a proposed 10 unit low income housing site on Copeland Street.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion Housing Authority
Dale Lovelace
Lovelace
Marion Housing Authority Board
South Market Street
Housing Authority
Ruby Connett
Connett
Marion
George F. Williams
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Copeland Street
Carbondale weighs library bond rate and levy impact
Carbondale City Council debated whether to accept a higher than planned 11.5 percent interest for a $1.725 million library bond. A Sept. 8 tax levy deadline looms, with potential rate increases from 76 to about 90 cents next year and possible $1.20 to $1.50 total including new library costs. Council members urged weighing faith in the referendum against higher taxes and construction costs, awaiting bids and the rate decision next Monday.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Library Board
Carroll Fry
Fry
People
John Gilbert
Brush
Gilbert
Archie Jones
Hans Fischer
Fischer
Charles Watkins
Watkins
Herrin creates 13 member Alcohol and Drug Task Force
Herrin Mayor Donald Swinford names a 13 member task force for alcohol and drug issues. The group, including Police Chief Bruce Townsend and Sister Virginia Klesner, will meet at 7 p.m. at city hall to define objectives. The idea arose from school and church leaders amid city discussions.
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Herrin
Alcohol and
Ron Poppenhagen
Southern
Virginia Klesner
City Hall
Swinford
Clarida
Herrin Unit
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Don Kessel
Murphysboro
Scott Bunselmeyer
Rockwood
Jim Pearl Inc
Carbondale Council
Marion Oks
Williams
Burress
Boulevard Street
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