Jacksons Named Citizens of the Year for Community Service
John and Nancy Jackson are honored as citizens of the year for extensive civic and university service. The couple are involved in multiple organizations, including Nancy leading church and interfaith groups, supporting Relay for Life, and John holding top SIUC posts. Nancy’s breast cancer battle in 1994 underpins her advocacy, while John’s career spans acting dean to interim chancellor at SIUC.
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American Baptist Women's Ministries
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College of Liberal Arts
Carbondale leaders honored at 85th Chamber Banquet
John Guyon accepts Lifetime Service Award on behalf of his late wife Joyce while several Carbondale Chamber of Commerce honors are announced at the 85th Annual Membership Banquet. Other recipients include Joe Kesler of Old National Bank and John Dosier of Union Planters Banks. Marianne Lather receives special recognition.
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Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
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Midwest Internet Consulting
Arch coal mine mouth plant near Pinckneyville delayed
Arch and Pinckneyville officials push a mine mouth power plant with an upfront cost up to 150 million dollars. Permits are not yet filed and a partner is being sought. Peabody plans a separate 1500 megawatt plant near Lively Grove, not expected to operate until 2006 or 2007.
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Thompson backs Durkin in Illinois Senate race
Former Gov. James R. Thompson endorses Jim Durkin in the Republican Senate primary. Thompson cites Durkin’s experience as an assistant Illinois attorney general and Cook County state's attorney, and notes Durkin now serves as a state representative. He cautions Durkin must outperform wealthy opponents John Cox and Jim Oberweis to face Democrat Dick Durbin in the fall.
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Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
Readers are urged to report inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan by calling the Accuracy Hotline at 529-5454 Ext. 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176 from other areas.
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