Jackson Bear panel to the reapportionment
Jackson County Board moves toward reapportionment based on new census figures. Chairwoman Chew forms a seven member study committee, plans to finalize by June, discusses precinct reapportionment, and notes potential board size changes from five to 29 members.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Board
U.S
Mary Nell Chew
Grand Tower
Pomona
Wills
Sand Ridge
Jackson County
William Massey
Makanda
Massey
Chester mulls auxiliary pump as Mississippi water drops
Chester mayor Stanley Maciejski said the city may install an auxiliary pump if the Mississippi River level falls further, with a standby pump ready and no current water shortage. Barge traffic remains normal and relief from rain is not expected soon.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinois
Chester
Stanley Maciejski
Maciejski
Corps of Engi
Simon names Pierce district affairs chief in Illinois
U S Rep Paul Simon announced the appointment of Joe Bob Pierce of Carterville as administrative assistant in charge of district affairs replacing Ray Buss who is leaving for a new career. Pierce, 50, a former Southern Baptist minister, plans expanded district outreach with planned staff growth and county seat presence. Pierce’s salary is 27192 dollars.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
U.S
Paul Simon
Carbondale
Joe Bob Pierce
Carterville
Pierce
Ray Buss
Simon
Steve Hull
Buss
Simon's
Mount Vernon
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Washington
Restaurant owners weigh strict health rules against costs
Local operators acknowledge the need for sanitation standards while noting added expenses for older, family-run restaurants. At the Italian Village in Carbondale, owner R E Bridges describes remodeling costs as extreme yet essential, adding multiple sinks for compliance. Kim Harrison of Harrison's Cafe worries about future remodeling, though most agree health inspectors serve a necessary role.
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Ly Theresa Churchill
Carbondale
R.E. Bridges
Bridges
Kim Harrison
Harrison
du Quoin
Health inspections praised by local restaurant operators
Danvers Restaurant executive manager Joe Steimle says inspections protect the public and benefit customers. Former Korner Deli manager Donna Stroh appreciates thorough checks for cleanliness. Morrison's Cafeteria manager Jim Sparks notes inspections are costly but fair, while other operators call standards overly picky.
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Joe Steimle
Danver’s
E. Main
Carbondale
Donna Stroh
Korner Deli
N. Park Ave
Herrin
Jim Sparks
Morrison’s
University Mall
Restaurant owners debate health standards reach and costs
Health officials push tuberculosis testing for food handlers and stricter inspections. Owners such as Teo Mestas of Up towner Restaurant in Marion say costs rise and turnover increases, while others defend tough rules as essential for safety. Inspections grow more thorough, with some operators noting compliance eventually becomes straightforward.
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Teo Mestas
N. Market
Marion
Franklin Williamson
Sary
Mestas
Morrison
Jim Sparks
Kenneth Hampleman
Pinckneyville
Dairy Queen
Shirley Rickey
Scenic View
Buncombe
Morris Cook
Cook’s Cafe
Public Square
Benton
Norma Barlow
Kinkaid Kountry Kitchen
Campbell Hill
Jackson units name assessor candidates
Jackson County townships nominated assessor candidates in three caucus sessions under a new multi township district plan. Districts 2 4 and 9 group Ora Vergennes Degognia Kinkaid Fontain Bluff Levan Grand Tower Pomona Sand Ridge with one district assessor to be elected April 7. Grand Tower keeps independents. Incumbents listed for Grand Tower officials.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
Bradley
Elk
Somerset
de Soto
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Makanda
Ora
Vergennes
Degognia
Kinkaid
Fontain Bluff
Levan
Grand Tower
Pomona
Sand Ridge
Loretta Schneider
Freddie Phoenix
Ava
Bill Morgan
Rockwood
Frank Cripps
Merle Dean Baltzell
Tunney Ellet
Grand Tower Township
Robert E. Masters
Ellet
Louis Wills
Guy Wills
George Cady
T.F. Hale
Harold Wilson
Franklin district seeks new assessor amid cross-party contest
Franklin's multi district faces an April 7 election for assessor with Democrat Evan Pickard and Republican Elaine Williams vying in the newly drawn district. Both incumbents were nominated at caucuses. Other nominations included Goode Barren Susan Blaylock and Terry Hudson, Ewing Northern Jerry Conner, and a Republican lack of an official candidate in some areas.
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Evan Pickard
Eastern
Elaine Williams
Cave Township
Goode-Barren
Susan Blaylock
Terry Hudson
Ewing Northern
Jerry Conner
Denning Township
Joe Simmons
Joe Filkins
Sandy Gass
Lindell Hart
Vernal Puckett
George Gass
Doug Karnes
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Quad State Economic Development Corporation
Quad State
Haynes
Don White
County Probation Department
Charles Brantley
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Republican County Board
Kay Blackwell
William Shufflebarger
Golden Goose Senior Citizens Nutrition Council
Phoebe Cox
Buncombe Water District
John Hastings
Elwin Zimmerman
Jackson County 708 Mental Health Board
Sam Goldman
708
Jerry Lower
Dan Hart
Royalton
Royalton Wednesday
Neers
Hull
ED Greer
Beulah Holder
Italian Village
Jackson Units
Franklin
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