Small private landfills face high costs and regulation
Independent landfill operators in Southern Illinois describe a risky, capital intensive business. IEPA enforcement and rising fuel and equipment prices threaten profits while private outfits like Noble Risley’s Frankin County site and Jackson County landfill struggle to stay afloat. High rates reflect land and equipment costs, and operators rely on aging gear and hauling profits to survive.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Ronald Reagan
Southern Illinois
Illinois Pollution Control Board
United States
Noble Risley
Franklin County
Risley
Big Muddy River
Benton
Jackson County
de Soto
Oper
Ator Everett Allen
Carterville
Jackson County Board
Allen
IEPA
Marion
Dick Hanneman
Hanneman
Landfill costs and regulation reshape Southern Illinois waste scene
Independent landfill owners and industry experts discuss the growing costs, regulatory pressures, and enforcement challenges shaping waste disposal in Marion and Williamson County. Officials warn Public Law 94-580 driven safeguards raise capital needs, while under regulation and illegal dumping complicate compliance and pricing across states and regions.
Storms force Fourth of July event reschedules statewide
Severe storms dumped heavy rain across Carbondale Anna Marion Chester and other towns causing street flooding power outages and downed lines. A tornado damaged Hoopeston mobile homes and outages affected large areas. Several fireworks displays were postponed or moved to tonight with Marion proceeding as planned.
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Carbondale
Anna
Marion
Chester
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Jackson Square
U.S. 51
du Quoin
Lu Quoin
Jackson County
Illinois 51
Hoopeston
Vermilion County
Dennis Carter
Macon County
Perfect Pickles Require Three Key Elements
Three things are needed for perfect pickles says Charlotte Coffer Perry County Home Economics Extension Adviser The right line the right equipment and the right procedures are explained with guidance on what they are and how to apply them.
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Charlotte Coffer
Perry County Home Economics Extension
Campers Courageous at Touch of Nature Story Begins
The article profiles special campers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Touch of Nature program. It highlights how campers overcome handicaps through pictures and words. The feature starts on page 37 and continues through the week.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
A handle on garbage and the future of landfills
Reporter Dave DeWitte examines how landfills operate under strict state rules and the enduring urge to dispose of trash. The Assignment SI report explores how future waste solutions may shift away from conventional dumps.
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Southern Illinoisan Re
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan classified and postage details
Delivery by carrier Sunday per side five ninety five? month rates listed for 18 county outside area. In advance: one year sixty five dollars outside Illinois, seventy five dollars. Six months thirty five dollars inside Illinois, forty dollars. One month unclear. Postmaster address given Box 2108 Carbondale Illinois 62901 and phone numbers for circulation and classifieds.
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Illlinois
Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Ill
Young Manson fan held after rampage with a knife
A 16 year old in St Louis claimed to follow Charles Manson and carried out a knife assault during a Friday night rampage. He slashed his father and sister, damaged a friend’s home, and tried to steal cars while planning to burn a church and ransom a bus for disciples. The youth turned himself in at St Agnes Church and police recovered a copy of The Family at his home. He also said he tried to telephone Manson at San Quentin.
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St. Louis
Charles Manson
St. Agnes Catholic Church
South St. Louis
Manson
San Quentin
Calif
Sharon Tate
Motorcyclists Escape Injury Dodging Loose Tire on Illinois 149
Two Carterville men escaped serious injury Saturday after falling from a motorcycle while avoiding a loose tire from farm equipment on Illinois 149 two miles east of Illinois 3. William North, 23, and Marty Fuzzard, 18, sustained minor injuries but required no treatment. Larry Graff, 31, of Mysboro, was driving the tractor that dislodged the tire, which struck an eastbound car bumper before hitting the motorcycle. The bike overturned as North swerved. Graff and car driver Mark Helms, 26, of Marion, were not injured. The crash occurred at 9:35 a.m.
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Carterville
Illinois
William North
Marty Fuzzard
Larry Graff
Mysboro
Graff
Mark Helms
Marion
No felony charges in strike incident at Norge plant
Herrin authorities conclude rock throwing at the Herrin Norge plant on May 15 produced no felony charges for any strikers. Police say evidence is insufficient for further charges. Three truck drivers were injured as they exited the plant. Shirley Calcaterra of Johnston City remains charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after initial felony mob action was dropped. Video tapes were reviewed as part of the investigation. The strike dispute, tied to Norge shipments, ended May 23.
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Herrin Norge
Herrin
Bruce Townsend
Williamson
Randy Patchett
Shirley Calcaterra
Johnston City
Townsend
Norge
Hughes in limbo on appeal over Herrin vote ruling
Herrin Treasurer Terry Hughes remains undecided on appealing a city election ruling that unseated him. City Attorney Paul Murphy proposed resignation effective July 13 to ease governance, suggesting Robert Hardcastle could take office. Hardcastle had been declared winner on June 26 with 100 votes to be credited, turning an apparent 79 vote loss into a 21 vote win.
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Terry Hughes
Paul Murphy
Robert Hardcastle
Bob
Murphy
Althou
John Brewster
Hardcastle
Williamson County Circuit Court
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