Carbondale council okays Hill House special use permits
The Carbondale City Council unanimously approved Hill House Inc. special use permits to run licensed rehabilitative centers at 512 S Beveridge St and 308 W Cherry St in an R-3 residential zone. Residents led by James Hewette opposed the move, while officials urged focus on community needs and reconciliation. The vote followed months of dispute and adds Class A liquor licenses, urban renewal land sales, and anti-recession funding for police and fire departments.
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Robert Grupp
Carbondale
Hill House
Crvodl
Hill House Inc
S. Beveridge St
W. Cherry St
James B. Hewette
S. University Ave
Paul Reitman
Hewetté
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
W. Mill
Carroll Fry
Police and Fire Departments
Fire Department
Arson Probe Expands in Brush Elementary Fire Case
Carbondale police join state fire marshal in investigating Sunday arson at Brush Elementary School causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Detectives report leads and possible questions to suspects as the district weighs rebuilding versus leasing space and reassigning 368 students.
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Carbondale
Brush
George Kennedy
Kennedy
District 95
George Edwards
Teria
State unit hears complaints at Marion over new tax policy
About 100 county officials met with the Illinois Department of Local Government Affairs in Marion to discuss a reform aligning 102 counties to a uniform 1.2 percent of market value for property tax. Senator Gene Johns said rural valuations rise and counties must adjust budgets accordingly.
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Charles Roberts
TheAssociated Press
Tllinois
State Department of Local Government Affairs
Marion
Gene Johns
Johns
Jean Hostetler
Cairo
Alexader County
Missouri
Kentucky
Mississippi
Ohio
Lewis McRoy
Alexander County
Johrs
Dale Young
Herrin Seeks 500000 for Sewer Improvements
Herrin plans to apply for 500000 in community development funds to extend sewer lines to more than 100 newly annexed homes without sewers. Two public hearings are set for December 21 and January 4, with a HUD decision expected in fall.
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Barbara Schechter
Southern Illinoisan
Herclift
Williamson County
Larry Lipe
Herrin
HUD
Lipe
Johnston City
Bush
Royalton
Council
DOT
Illinois 148
Energy
Marion council votes to fund ICG track purchase plan
Marion Illinois plan to buy 14.5 miles of Illinois Central Gulf Railroad tracks between Carbondale and Marion with a 9000 appropriation described as a down payment. City hopes to pay 125000 to 150000 with CO&E operators running tourist and freight service and repay the purchase. Public hearing on abandonment to follow as agencies assist.
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Marion
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Carbondale
Robert Butler
Crab Orchard and Egyptian
Co&e
Butler
ICG
Federal Interstate Commerce Commission
Hugh Crane
ICC
Crane
Illinois Dept. of Transportation
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Brush pupils settle into temporary home after brush fire
368 Brush School pupils moved to First Christian Church in Carbon Dale after a Sunday fire damaged their building at 193 S University Ave. Teachers and students adjust amid smaller desks, limited books, and new sunlit classrooms while some long for the old school.
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W. Main St
Carbondale
Edwards
Brush
First Christian Church
S. University Ave
Merrill P&ifritah
Brush School
Stephen O’day
Sally Tedrick
Stephen
Dawn Buff
N. Carico St
Sean
Lori Hemann
W. Kent Prive
Lori
Murphysboro considers rail removal and park projects for HUD grant
City residents support using a federal block grant to remove Illinois Central Gulf tracks through Murphysboro, renovate the Central Business District, and add parks. Proposals include redevelopment near the former Stecher Brewing Co. site, park construction on South 3rd Street, and sewer extensions.
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Murphysboro
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Willard Hart
Central Business District
Jackson County Mental Health Association
Stecher Brewing Co
South 13Th Street
Hart
HUD
S. 14Th St
Mt. Carbon
ICF
St. Louis
Pinckneyville
Retail’ Interest Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Airport signs 1.3 million in improvements plan
Williamson County Airport Authority seeks FAA approval for 1.3 million in improvements over four years including apron and ramp overlay, fire access road, standby electrical system, snowplow, East West runway overlay and extension to 5 000 feet. Federal funding would cover most costs with local bond and grants also planned. Jet service began Oct 31 and Ozark Airlines DC 9 jets to increase passengers and freight.
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Wanda Harris
Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County Airport Authority
Federal Aviation Agency
Dain, Kalman & Quail Municipal Inc
Travenport
Iowa
Ozark Air Lines
Ken Stark
Lee Petter Smith & Associates
Carbondale
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Archie Jones
Helen West
Dale
Liquor Control Commission
Tj’s Liquors
West Main Street
Mill Street
Charles Goss
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Linda Wilson
John Barbre
Dale Smith
Barbre
Cherry Insurance Agency
Barbie
Nancy Hoffman
Ed Greer
Irke
Illinois 13
North 29Th Street
West Monroe Streets
Herrin Park Board
Bryant
Seventh Streets
Herrin Park
Park Board
Herrin Junior Ball League
Seventh Street
League
Bill Bonali
Wade Rowatt
Marion Council
Oks
Scavenger
Sean Brahe
W. Walnut Sr
Brigher
Charles Miller
Miller
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