Herrin Bowl to Rebuild with 16 Lanes and Games Complex
Owners plan 16 lanes with six pool tables two more than before along with video games pinball machines a snack bar pro shop and service counter. About 1 600 more square feet will be added. Crystal LaBotte recalls trepidation but a rally of nearly 300 bowlers at the civic center helped secure the loan and rebuild commitment. Local bowlers and relatives recall Herrin Bowl as a homey, family oriented venue and express optimism for its return.
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Absher Motors
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William Kelley
Carbondale forms bid for Human Relations Commission
Carbondale council voted 3-2 on Sept 17 to create a Human Relations Commission, a recommendation of a 2001 task force. The plan outlines a 10 step process from filing a complaint to appeal, with mediation through SIU School of Law favored by several members as a first remedy and possible referrals to the Jackson County Bar Association for free consultations.
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Illinois
Aurora
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Danville
Decatur
DeKalb
Evanston
Galesburg
Normal
Peoria
Urbana
Doherty
U.S. Department of Justice
Linda Rush
Du Quoin mulls four year terms for city officials
Du Quoin council weighs returning mayor and city commissioners to four year terms after a 2002 vote shifted to two years. A referendum on April 1 would ask voters to restore four year terms, with discussion tabled pending turnout data and public opinion.
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John Rednour
Jeff Robinson
Rednour
Angie Roach
Jim Justice
Larry Brown
Brown
Aaron Atkins
Atkins
Robinson
Rex Duncan
Willisville hires police officers for new department
Willisville trustees hired Vince Burns and Christopher Bradley as part time police officers to staff a new department. They will work 15 to 20 hours weekly at $10 per hour and patrols start Feb 1. The board also sought grants of $35,000 for a west side police addition and $5,000 for equipment, with State Sen. Luechtefeld pledging funds once applications are received. Mayor Eyer serves as unpaid police chief and trustee Thomas as unpaid assistant chief.
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Vince Burns
Christopher Bradley
Bill Eyer
Dave Luechtefeld
Brian Thomas
Perry County
Janice Eyer
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Western Egyptian Economic Council
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