Cantrell Overcomes Odds to Pursue College Education
Cantrell, who lacks a driver's license and transportation, earned an RSC tuition waiver after strong Illinois Drafting Educators Association scores and began college classes in the fall. He bikes to campus most days, sometimes rides with a professor, and uses the computer lab to study. He hopes to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale after graduation, while persevering through funding and mobility challenges.
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Cantrell
RSC
Illinois Drafting Educators Association
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
RSC Architectural Technology
Kevin Weston
Pinckneyville council hears public concerns on police chief post
In Pinckneyville Beltz told officials that the people run the city not the mayor. He would weigh public sentiment though action must serve the city and department. Holder welcomed Day’s continued part time patrol work while Day declined the offer.
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Beltz
Holder
Day
Union County seeks new commissioner after judge’s ruling
A year after Circuit Judge Ronald Eckiss voided James Tweedy’s 2006 appointment to Union County’s three member board the search for his replacement continues. Judge Eckiss ordered a consensus between Board Chairman Bill Jackson and Commissioner John Garner within 60 days with Jackson stating two candidates have been proposed though Garner has not endorsed them. Garner plans to submit his own suggestions at the January 22 meeting amid ongoing disputes over legal costs with taxpayers expected to cover Jackson’s attorney fees.
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Union County
James Tweedy
Ronald Eckiss
Tweedy
Threeperson Board
Bill Jackson
John Garner
Eckiss
Jackson
Garner
Vonda Benefield
Johnston City weighs annexing Whiteash to boost population
Whiteash mayor and village trustee discussed annexation to Johnston City to attract business and raise revenue. If a referendum is planned, 10 percent of affected voters must sign, with no stated cost to Johnston City. A ward addition was proposed for fair representation and potential sewer bill savings.
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Horn
Johnston City
Whiteash Village
Nick Roberts
Whiteash
Roberts
Williamson County
Saundra Jent
Rick LaBotte
Trustees approve growth plan ruling in favor of public records
The board will review a campus growth plan deemed public information and not exempt as personnel files, overturning a lower court ruling in a dispute over employment contracts for SIU administrators including President Glenn Poshard. Trustees may also approve a funding intergovernmental agreement with Carbondale for Saluki Way, a project feature in an $80 million master plan to revamp the campus with a new football stadium and arena renovation.
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SIU
Southern
Linoisan
Glenn Poshard
City of
Carbondale
Saluki Way
Brad Cole
SIUC
SIU Trustees Set 10 A.M. Meeting for Center Renovations
SIU Edwardsville trustees convene at 10 a.m. in the Meridian Ballroom of the Delyte W. Morris University Center to discuss a payout not to exceed 1 million and a timetable requiring arena renovation and stadium construction to start by fall 2009 and finish within one year.
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Meridian
Delyte W. Morris University Center
SIU Edwardsville
SIU
Carbondale council weighs skate park and funded projects
City discussions highlight the Carbondale Alternative Sports Initiative seeking a skateboard park. Darren Berger cites busy skate parks and his wish for a local facility. City Manager Jeff Doherty notes hundreds of unfunded approved projects, with citizen ideas aiding budgeting and prioritization.
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Eichfeld
Carbondale
Darren Berger
Berger
Jeff Doherty
Doherty
Community events highlight blood drive tours and writing
American Red Cross hosts blood drives 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at John A. Logan College East Wing Lobby and 2 to 7 p.m. at Illinois Center Mall Marion and SIU Rec Center. American Cancer Society offers a cancer resource center tour 2 to 3 p.m. Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with Penni Quish. Mike Pinto leads a writers branding session 7 p.m. at Ray Hancock Conference Center. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Carbondale Jan 18–25 with ecumenical music across 14 churches.
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American Red Cross
John A. Logan College
East Wing
Illinois Center Mall
Marion and
SIU
Garry Allison
American Cancer Society
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
New Cancer Resource Center
SIH
Mike Pinto
Southern
Illinois Writers Guild
Ray Hancock
John A. College
Sue Glasco
Christian Unity
First Baptist Church
Christian Churches of Carbondale Interfaith Council
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