How to enter and drive a car crusted in snow
Henry de Fiebre reports safety tips after a Southern Illinois storm. SIU instructors advise warming the key to unlock ice filled doors and cautions about ice on windows. James Aaron warns drivers to slow down and leave extra space, braking gradually and planning ahead for intersections.
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Henry de Fiebre
James E. White
Automotive Technology
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
School of Technical Careers
White
James E. Aaron
SIUC
Aaron
Benton Democrat Ron House seeks 59th district seat
Benton man Ron House 34 executive director of the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market announced his bid for the Illinois House in the 59th District. He is the sixth Democrat to file during the week long period. House is a Benton High School and SIU Carbondale graduate with five years leading the consortium of SIUC and area colleges. The district covers Franklin Williamson Saline Union and eight other Southern Illinois counties.
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Ron House
Benton
Southern Illinois
Office of Superintendent of Public Education
Springfield
Benton and
Vergen
Angus Mack Gaither
Thompsonville
Richard Hart
D-Benton
Franklin
Williamson
Saline
Union
Illinois
Carbondale Joins Protest Against CIPS Rate Increase
Carbondale unanimously backs a Southern Illinois protest to Central Illinois Public Service Co. seeking a 17 percent rate hike. SCAM coordinates with unions to pressure hearings in Herrin next month. city to attend with Councilor Joseph Dakin. Also approves 1.8 million in federal CDBG funds and new stop signs in northeast neighborhoods.
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Robert Grupp
Carbondale
Illinois
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Southern Counties Action Movement
SCAM
Neal Eckert
CIPS
Illinois Commerce Commission
Springfield
ICC
Herrin
Joseph Dakin
Mike Schectman
Johnston City
In Car Stop Policy Divides Officers Across Area
Area police say motorists usually stay in their cars during traffic stops despite a Supreme Court ruling. The ruling allows officers to order exits for safety, but many agencies prefer the motorist remain inside unless special circumstances arise.
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Karen Rothe
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Supreme Court
Joseph Ginter
Illinois
du Quoin
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Anna officials kin own subdivisions to get sewer grant
Relatives of Anna city officials own subdivisions slated for sewer trunk lines funded by a 442000 federal grant. The EDA will investigate only if a written complaint is filed. city officials deny a conflict of interest though bids and approvals raise questions about reuse of grant funds for relatives’ developments.
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Denny, Belcher
Lewis
Anna
Ann Schottman
Anna City
Economic Development Agency
Dale Denny
EDA
John Clark
Denny
Public Works
Willis Belcher
Rolling Hills
Belcher
John
R. J. Lewis
John Wo
Tennessee Hill
Lakeside
Lick Creek Road
Womick
J & L Robinson Construction Co
Carbondale
Howard DeRossett
J. T. Blankinship and Associates
Murphysboro
Clyde Choate
DeRossett
Carbondale to issue zoning citations for unpermitted homes
Carbondale officials plan to cite builders in the 112 mile rural area who lack proper zoning, as City Manager Carroll Fry directs staff to enforce land use rules. The move follows a rezoning approval for Gene Gurley and ongoing concerns about rural residential limits and enforcement.
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Carbondale
Carroll Fry
Fry
John Yow
Neal Eckert
Illinois Supreme Court
Jackson County
Gene Gurley
Gurley
Country Club
Chatauqua Roads
Gurlev
Country Club Road
Paul Parrish
Helen Westberg
Glenn Rich
Rich
Carbondale Community High School
Walnut St
University Mall
Norman GC. Waller
Charles Road
U.S. 51
Waller
Thomas Pape
Giant City Road
Judge upholds 1975 firing of ex Carbondale officer Valentine
Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Peyton Kunce ruled the Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners properly followed procedures in firing Arthur Valentine in December 1975 after 18 misconduct charges. The order notes no evidence of rights violations and allows appeal to the Fifth District Court in Mt. Vernon.
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Jackson County
Peyton Kunce
Carbondale
Arthur Valentine
Valentine
Kunce
Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Kance
Fifth District
Mt. Vernon
Murphysboro
David Watt
Reward offered in Lucille Fligor slaying near Carbondale
Jackson County Sheriff Don White said a substantial reward will be posted by the family and friends for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who killed 62 year old Lucille Fligor. Police pursue a possible second vehicle seen leaving the Fligor driveway after the station wagon was driven away.
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Carbondale
William Rypkema
Rypkema
Jackson County
Williamson County
Herrin
du Quoin
Murphysboro
Toby Berger
Wayne Martin
Greater Egypt
Lucille Fligor
Don White
Fligor
White
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Wayne Samuels
Les
James Rea
Christopher
William Grindle
Her
William Gladich
West Frankfort
Bob Winchester
Rossclare
James Cromeenes
Metropolis
Ron
Barnes Street
Oak Street
Archie Jones
Wall Streets
Green Street
Green
Barnes
City
Ginter
Tri-D Development Corp
Don and
Dale Denny Jr
Richard Vicen
Mick
Lieve
Hester Street
Wall Street
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