Nine new southern Illinois coal mines eyed by 1985
A National Coal Association study predicts nine new coal mines in Southern Illinois could open by 1985, adding at least 3,300 jobs and boosting production by about 18.3 million tons. Companies include Peabody Coal, AMAX Coal, Inland Steel, and Freeman United with planned openings near Marissa, Crab Orchard, West Frankfort, Logan, and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Coal
Marissa
Amax Coal
Crab Orchard
Williamson County
Illinois
Inland Steel
McLeansboro
Old Ben Coal Co
West Frankfort
Freeman United Coal Co. Orient
Logan
Illinois Coal Boom Planned With New Mines and Jobs
The National Coal Association projects major expansion in Southern Illinois led by Peabody with three new Baldwin complex mines by 1982, each delivering about 1.3 million tons annually and at least 400 jobs. AMAX, Inland Steel, Old Ben Coal, and Freeman United outline additional mines and open production targets through 1985, potentially creating around 2,000 to 5,000 new jobs in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMAX
Delta
Saline County
Springfield
Freeman United
Illinois
National Coal Association
Peabody
United States
St. Louis
Rogers
NCA
Pinckneyville
Jackson County
Perry
County
Old Ben Coal
West Frankfort
Inland Steel
McLeansboro
Central
SIU C Budget Boost Endorsed by SIUC President Brandt
SIUC President Warren W. Brandt welcomed an IBHE staff recommendation for an about 8.9 percent budget increase for Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The proposal includes an 8 percent faculty salary rise and a 10 percent civil service hike, totaling roughly 81.2 million dollars. If approved, funding would start July 1 after General Assembly and Governor ratification. Brandt called the plan a significant step toward salary catch up and said SIU‑C’s funding request aimed to be competitive, though civil service needs exceed the 10 percent proposal. The IBHE recommendation follows years of cuts and faces possible revision before final adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
SIUC
Warren W. Brandt
Illinois Board of Higher Education
IBHE
General Assembly
James R. Thompson
Brandt
Siu-C
Proposed IBHE budget hurts area community colleges
Three Southern Illinois community colleges Shawnee John A Logan and Rend Lake face large cuts under a proposed Illinois Board of Higher Education budget that would halve equalization grants. Logan could see about 114000 in grants next year versus 200000 this year while Rend Lake and Shawnee face similar drops. The plan also consolidates eight credit hour funding categories into five, likely reducing funding for vocational and remedial courses and potentially raising local costs despite proposed university and library funding adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Perlman
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois Community Colleges
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Higher Board
General Assembly
Shawnee College
Ulin
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Rend Lake College
Ina
IBHE
Robert Tarvin
Logan
Tarvin
Rend Lake
Shawnee
Loren Klaus
Illinois Community College Board
ICCB
Susan Grames Hosts Two Christmas Parties in Carbondale
Susan Grames of Carbondale plans two December parties for Dreifus Jewelers employees at University Mall and for Walnut Street Baptist Church Sunday School families. She bakes from December first to Christmas, crafting sweets, pies, sausage balls, cheese balls, and punch for about 25 guests per event. A lifelong Southern Illinois resident with two young children, she also teaches toddlers at church and enjoys piano, describing herself as a helper who continues a Christmas tradition since moving to the area in 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Perlman
Southern Iindsan
Susan Grames
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Marion psychologist beaten at office and home
Dr. William C. Cabaniss a Marion psychologist and marriage counselor was found nearly unconscious at his home four miles south of Marion after a beating by two armed robbers. Deputies said he was beaten with a poker and a piece of firewood, and a burglar alarm at 1:48 p.m. led officers to respond to his office at 205 E. College St where furnishings were overturned.
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William C. Cabaniss
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Williamson County
Dr. Cabaniss
E. College St
Dr. Cabiniss
Flu confusion as Southern Illinois reports no outbreak
Health officials in Southern Illinois say there is no large scale influenza outbreak though a respiratory virus with flu like symptoms is circulating. Northern Illinois reports a statewide influenza outbreak, but area doctors note no epidemic while residents are urged to rest, drink fluids, and eat properly. Meanwhile a burglary at Dr Cabaniss’s office ends with him assaulted and taken to his home as suspects ransack the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilnois
Illinois
Chicago
Charles Elder
Franklin-Williamson Bicounty
Jackson County Health Department
Murphysboro
Christmas Bird Count at Crab Orchard Refuge Draws Few Rarities
Ben Gelman recalls helping with the annual Christmas Bird Count at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge last Saturday. The overcast, misty day yielded 40 species, including about half of the 60,000 Canada Geese. Highlights included two Bald Eagles. May not have found the Sandhill Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gelman
Southern Illinois
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Illinois 148
Illinois
Birds of Crab Orchard Refuge Christmas Count Note Decline
The report records Horned Larks and a Marsh Harrier added to the 78-species tally at Crab Orchard Refuge, with observations of Pileated and Red headed Woodpeckers and nine Great Blue Herons along the lake. Weather kept northern species away. Vern Kleen and Illinois conservation officials noted Carolina Wrens among few sightings and emphasized the count’s value for tracking winter birds nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Lake
Tke Homoya
Carterville
Crab Orchard Refuge
Homoya
Horseshoe Lake
Vern Kleen
Illinois Department of Conservation
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Audubon Society counts reveal bird trends and gender questions
The Audubon Society compiles hundreds of bird counts across the nation, answering questions on species rarity weather impacts and regional hotspots for woodpeckers owls herons and wrens. Editors of American Birds Magazine pose why women birders partner with men more often than with other women, noting very few all-female counts.
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al Audubon Society
American Birds Magazine
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Barbara Schechter
Southern
Carter
Linois Power Co
Delta Surface
Harrisburg
Michael Rogers
Franklin County
Freeman
Dick Brooks
Orient 5
General Dynamics
Henry de Fiebre
SIU Board of Trustees
Gayle Williams
Union County
Winer
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