Sniffer alarm saves family as smoke fills Johnston City apartment
A four bedroom Johnston City family escaped a smoke filled Williamson County Housing Authority unit early Saturday due to a respiratory ailment and alerting by the sleeping father. No one was injured though detectors were absent in the complex which has had two fatal fires in two months. Fire officials say detectors could have prevented risk. the authority hopes to install them but cites affordability.
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Johnston City
Williamson County Housing Authority
Williamson County
Claude L. Bolte
Bolte
Mark
Steven
Brian
Scott
Housing Authority
LeMar Manor
Dolly Wilfong
Herrin
Alice Brown
Johnson City
Robert Fleming
Fleming
East 5Th Street
Carrasco
Illnois
Marion
Charles Heyde
Smoke detectors prove lifesaving in local fires
By Theresa Churchill The Southern Illinoisan reports two 1980 fires atop smoke alarms saving residents. Frank Abbott escaped after a 1 a.m. May 15 blaze while James Sims perished in a 1979 Du Quoin fire without alarms. Officials urge widespread alarm use, noting detectors cut danger and insurance costs. Local cities urge or enforce alarms in new construction and specific buildings.
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Theresa Churchill
Frank Abbott
Lesser
James Sims
du Quoin
Herrin
Lindell Carrasco
Marion
Johnston City
Hurst
Royalton
Kids Cookery: Easy Recipes for Snow Day Fun
When schools close for snow or ice, keep children active by involving them in simple kitchen tasks. This guide offers tasty, straightforward recipes that kids can fix with minimal supervision, turning a winter closure into a tasty learning moment.
Women and Credit Difficulties in Securing Loans
Some women face challenges obtaining credit independently due to bias and lower credit histories. To be deemed a good risk, a woman should build a solid credit profile, demonstrate reliable repayment, provide consistent income, and seek credit in her own name, supported by documentation and, when possible, professional financial guidance.
Poisons in the Home Threaten Children
The message warns that household poisonous products are common and pose danger to children. It stresses recognizing dangerous substances and knowing who to contact in case of an accident to prevent tragedy.
Southern Illinoisan Publication Office and Rates Summary
The Southern Illinoisan lists its publication offices in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro with mailing and carrier delivery details. It notes Sunday and daily except Saturday publication, second class postage, and historic ties to prior papers. Subscription rates show monthly motor route and mail options with 18 county outside rates. Contact numbers for offices and classifieds are provided.
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Southern Illinoisan Usps
Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
Herrin
Murphysboro
Southern Ilinoiisan
Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
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Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Energy standards debate heats up in Illinois
State and local officials struggle with federal calls to enact energy efficient building codes while weighing higher upfront costs. Beal notes proposed laws would require existing codes to include efficiency provisions, with local governments already adopting such measures in Carbondale and elsewhere.
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Mary Ann McNulty
Springfield
Washington
Feds
Illinois General Assembly
Institute of Natural Resources
Frank Beal
Illinois Institute of Natural Resources
Béal
Beal
Illinois
Carbondale
Ken Alderson
Illinois Municipal League
Institute
Don Etchison
U.S. Department of Energy
Gary Pitchford
Department
U.S
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