Marion council forms own housing authority plan unfolds
Marion City Council approved creating a local housing authority under a 1975 law to serve low income families. A five member commission would study needs, designate blighted areas for redevelopment, and push for state approval. The council also approved modest increases in Marion Cablevision rates with a minimal, five year rise for new connections and installations.
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Southern Illinois
Marion
Illinois Department of Local Government Affairs
Robert Butler
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Olin workers ratify three-year contract in Williamson County
United Steel Workers Local 15009 members vote 97 to 62 to approve a new three-year contract with Olin Corp. effective through December 5 1980. Wages rise 30 cents first year and 43 cents in years two and three, with pay now from 4.99 to 6.69 per hour. The agreement covers about 250 employees and includes higher pension and insurance benefits. Olin operates near Ordill between Herrin and Marion, producing flares ammunition and gas generators.
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Olin Corp
Williamson County
Paul Moore
Johnston City
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Moore
Ordill
Herrin
Marion
Herrin Faces Holiday Water Taste Complaint
Ward 4 Alderman Cecil Isaacs warned that visiting holiday crowds may dislike Herrin water and urged the city to protest Rend Lake Conservancy District for the taste. Since 1971 residents have complained of foul flavor despite added chemicals. no action was taken Monday.
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Herrin
Cecil Isaacs
Rend Lake Conservancy
Rend Lake
Frankfort clears way for city hall project
The West Frankfort City Council rezoned a block from residential to commercial for a new city hall and fire station. The planning commission held a hearing November 30 with no opposition. In June four lots were bought for 52 500 and in October a bid of 405 827 was accepted for the construction, to be finished in 240 working days.
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West Frankfort
J. D. Hays
Herrin backs opposition to CIPS rate hike
Herrin City Council endorsed SCAM efforts to oppose Central Illinois Public Service Co. proposed 17 percent rate increase. SCAM plans hearings Jan 19 at Herrin Senior Citizens Center and to present petitions from about 1500 residents while ICC review continues. The council also annexed 20 Sunny Side lots and waived downtown parking fines through Jan 3.
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Herrin
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Southern Counties Action Movement
SCAM
CIPS
ICC
Martin Bruyns
Sunnyside
Paul Murphy
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