Redrawing districts could keep 1981 Southern Illinois politics heated
Illinois will have 22 House seats in the 1980s, down from 24, forcing redrawn districts in 1982. The current 22nd district counties total 512,258, about 7,000 short of the 519,000 target per district. Proposals vary, with possible shifts involving Edwards County and political blocs around Chicago and downstate counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
24Th
Illinois
U.S
House of Representatives
Illinois General Assembly
Edwards County
House
Senate
Chi
Cago
Cook County
Chicago
Downstate
Doctors save collie in landmark 1980 heart operation
Makanda woman Lois Glasco credits Dr. David Lane of Carbondale and Dr. Dennis Jackson of the University of Illinois with saving her collie Patti through a rare open chest heart valve surgery. Patti recovered after a July 1, 1980 procedure, returning home in nine days at a total cost of about 244 dollars, far lower than expected. Dr. Lane and Dr. Jackson described the operation as uncommon in veterinary care, with few similar cases yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Lois Glasco
Carbondale
University of Illinois
Patti
Makanda
Southern Illinois
Dennis Jackson
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Urbana
Jackson
Illinois
Wisconsin
Lane
Lakeside Veterinary Clinic
Gordon Rhine
Central Animal Hospital
Marion
Rhino
Unemployment Drops in Seven Southern Illinois Counties
In November unemployment rates across seven Southern Illinois counties fell from October levels but remained well above 1979 figures. Franklin Williamson Johnson and Perry counties each fell 1 percent while Union County rose. Randolph County had the lowest rate at 7.1 percent and Jackson stood at 8.4 percent. State and national rates also shifted, with statewide 8.1 percent and national 7.1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinois
Franklin
Williamson
Johnson
Perry
Jackson
Randolph
Union County
Illinois Job Service
Illinois
Dolph
Franklin County
Williamson County
Jonson County
Perry County
Jackson County
Randolph County
Police find no motive in Mount Vernon attack on elder
A 76-year-old Du Quoin man, Jack Pierce, was assaulted on Oak Street near the St Nicholas Hotel and Our Place in Mount Vernon. Police say three youths harassed the man with no clear motive. James K Mezo, 17, is jailed in Pinckneyville on aggravated battery charges while an 11 and a 13 year old knew the victim and are involved. Pierce remained in satisfactory condition at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Mount Vernon
Walter Minton
Jack Pierce
S. Oak
James K. Mezo
Perry County
Pinckneyville
Minton
Pierce
Good Smaraitan Hospital
Oak Street
St. Nicholas Hotel
Our Place
Davies Gym renovation to start Monday at SIU Carbondale
Contractors move in Monday to begin a long awaited $2.9 million renovation of Davies Gymnasium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Work includes structural repairs wiring plumbing and new HVAC and elevator. University seeks $330000 state funding. classes moved to other campus sites during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Davies Gymnasium
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
James Thompson
Siu-C
Clarence Dougherty
Davies Gym
Illinois Department of Transportation
U.S. 51
Dougherty
SIUC
Anthony Hall
Davies
Communications
Pulliam Hall
Stadium
Women’s Atheltic
Charlotte West
Elizabeth and
Mill Streets
Salogga
Bradley, Liking and Dillon
Decatur
Keifner Brothers Inc
Perryville
A&e Midwest Insulation Inc
Metropolis
Presley Plumbing & Heating Co
Paducah, Ky
Fritz Inc
Belleville
SIU
University
Marion tavern faces license loss after stabbing incident
Mayor Robert L. Butler suspended Mike's Lounge license for seven days after a December stabbing left Clyne Rk Chamness seriously injured. The club will not be issued a liquor license on February 1 when city renewals occur, leaving Marion with two unsissued licenses. Simpson, 951, faces attempted murder charges and remains jailed on 5000 cash bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Creal Springs
Robert L. Butler
Butler
Mike
N. Madison St
City Hall
Clyne RK. Chamness
Charles Simpson
Simpson
Williamson County
Mike McCormick
Mike Covey
Carbondale
Eagles Club
Two Du Quoin Legion leaders plead guilty to keeping gambling house
Du Quoin executives Bill Jeremiah and James Rice pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling house after state agents seized paper gambling materials at American Legion Post 647 on November 25. Each man, from Du Quoin, paid a $500 fine as Perry County prosecutors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
du Quoin
Bill Jeremiah
James Rice
Perry County
Gerald Sims
Department of Criminal Investigation
Propane Leak Triggers Sesser Evacuations on New Year’s Day
About 50 Sesser residents evacuated for two hours after a leaking storage tank at Petrolane Gas Service on Illinois 148. Police and Waltonville firefighters aided by Christopher and Buckner police blocked 10 blocks as crews repaired a broken valve and ventilated the area. Residents returned home around noon after state hazard monitors confirmed safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.R. Walley
Southern Illinois
Roy Pinkston
Illinois
Pinkston
Waltonville
Christopher and Buckner
Illinois State Police
Mount Vernon
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