Parking Lots Policy Gap Sparks Mall Traffic Enforcement
In Carbondale and surrounding areas private shopping center lots lack full vehicle code rules, prompting University Mall to hire security to enforce traffic laws. Police previously relied on general statutes for violations like reckless driving and unlicensed operation, but the mall now issues city citations for violations such as parking in fire lanes.
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Wal-Mart
Marion
Ron Swafford
Swafford
Robert Butler
University Mall
Carbondale
Murphysboro
New Jackson Square
Assistnt
Tom McNamara
McNamara
IBHE proposes SIU projects in $7.9 million package
The Illinois Board of Higher Education staff recommends $60.6 million in capital expenditures for higher education, including $7.9 million for Southern Illinois University. Funds would cover Carbondale campus improvements, SIU C energy conservation, and food production facilities. major allocations also target Springfield School of Medicine property purchases and remodeling, plus various minor Carbondale campus projects and energy efficiency work.
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Ron Poppenhagen
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Carbondale
Siu-C
SIUC
School of Medicine
Springfield
Nology
Wood Hall
Woody Hall
Communications
Pulliam Hall
Wham
College of Education
IBHE
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Northeastern Illinois University
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Marion behind three years on zoning changes
Marion faces overdue zoning map updates after three years with only three changes in effect. The city plans to revamp the map and ordinance, with hearings on doctors clinic rezoning and other disputed moves, as commissioners seek clarity on duties and compliance.
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Marion
Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
West Cherry Street
City Zoning Board of Appeals
Saluki National
Zoning Board of Appeals
George A. Williams
City Planning Commission
City Planning and Zoning Appeals Board
Sullins
Williams
Washington St
Dale
Jamie Malone
Planning Commission
George Dodds
Zoning Board
John Goss
Joyner
Presley named to Council on Aging in Illinois
Makanda’s 84 year old Wayman Presley has been appointed to the Illinois Council on Aging by Gov. James Thompson. Presley, known for a tour business after retiring from the U.S. Post Office at 62, replaces Denise Lieberman of Skokie for a term expiring January 1983. The unsalaried appointment requires no Senate confirmation. Thompson also reappointed Marshall Holleb of Chicago as chairman.
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Henry Sullins
Richard Bittle
City Planning Commission
Zoning Appeals Board
Ron Joyner
Makanda
Wayman
Presley
Illinois Council On Aging
James Thompson
U.S
Denise Lieberman
Skokie
Senate
Thompson
Marshall Holleb
Chicago
Retiring trooper Gerald Miller known for fingerin around
In Du Quoin District 13 a retirement luncheon honored Trooper Gerald Miller who served 31 years nine months, the longest active tenure in the state. He described himself as curious and outspoken, often helping others at odd hours, and he recalls being shot in 1970 and enduring multiple surgeries. Miller emphasizes dedication over bravado and says he was always about helping people, not fingerin around.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
District 13
du Quoin
Gerald Miller
Miller
Gerald
Bill Maurizio
John Boyd
Pinckneyville
Boyd
Missouri
U.S. 51
Marshall Browning Hospital
Washington County
Maurizio
Ann
Maruzio
du Quoin State Fair
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Lawless
Cathy A. A. Monroe
Jerry Lower
Ralph McGowan
SIU Projects
Davies Gym
Morris Library
Quigley Hall
Service
Tech
Marion Senior Citizens
South Market Street
Council On Aging
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