Gripes about students scuttle rezoning bid
Carbondale voters reject developer Lee Burk's plan to rezone 6.4 acres for more homes on the northwest side. Residents blamed SIU Carbondale students for dog, litter, traffic, and noise issues, while officials noted enforcement limits and ongoing rental housing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Lee Roy Burk
Rigdon
Almond
Kennicott
Violet Burk
Burks
Burk
Planning Commission
Gordon Hansen
University
Hansen
Northwest Side
Morris McDaniel
McDaniel
Siuc
Archie Jones
Sammye Aikman
Charles Watkins
Herrin approves liquor fee hike over club opposition
Herrin city council approved a 5 to 3 plan raising annual liquor fees from 700 to 1000 for most retailers and 850 for beer and wine sellers. Non profit clubs warned of reduced donations as several organizations, including the Pigeon Inn Club, Knights of Columbus and Elks, voiced concern. Some aldermen and residents criticized the move, while others noted small increases and Sunday opening hour changes may mitigate impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Herrin
Donald Swinford
Pigeon Inn Club
Mike Worthen
Elks Club
Knights of Columbus
The
American Legion
Eagles Club
Kenneth McGowan
Jim Jones
Troy Finney
Crompton
Edward Quaglia
Herman
Babes
Garavalia
Carl Vansaghi
Swinford
Vansa
Vansaghi
Theodore Bollmann
Herrin Census Figures Rise to About 10 530 Population
Herrin’s final population figure is about 10 530, up from earlier prelimaries. City officials have been credited with annexed households since 1978, boosting per person federal revenue sharing and state motor fuel tax funds. The 1970 census recorded 9 623 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
U.S. Census Bureau
Donald Swinford
Paul Murphy
Larry Lipe
Marion approves 1981 82 budget with hospital rise big
Marion City Council finalized a 1981 82 appropriation of 15.31 million dollars, up 17 percent from last year, with Marion Memorial Hospital receiving a 22 percent boost to 9.25 million. Police and fire funds rise to 804,400 dollars for new equipment and three added officers. An annexation request and sewer water rate review were noted, with hearings set for later.
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Dave DeWitte
The
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Dunston
Tower Square Plaza
Robert Butler
Charles and
Lois
Pamela Drive
Rolling Hills
Odor Troubles At Marion Sewage Plant Prompt Action
Marion residents complain of strong septic odors from lift stations feeding the new $4 million wastewater plant. City Engineer Glen Clarida cites 11 lift stations and low daytime flow as causes, with efforts including mixing wastewater, adding oxidizing agents, and treating at the lift stations to reduce odors. Mayor Robert Butler notes ongoing odor issues despite the new plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Marion
Glen Clarida
Clarida
Illinois
Robert Butler
Benton imposes council approval on all city purchases
Volunteer spending cuts failed to avert a looming crisis in Benton as the city council, led by Mayor Leland Brown, required council approval for all purchases except emergencies. The move follows a May deficit projection of about 102000 dollars and a current shortfall blamed on payroll days and hospitalization costs.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinois
Benton
Leland Brown
Charles Webster
Webster
Brown
John Seymour
Seymour
Ronald Giacone
Ervin Simpson
Giacone
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Cobden
Barnie Lyerla
Alto Pass
Jerry Lower
Car
Bill Guthrie
E.E. Jeter
Robert
Connell
Public Safety and Health
George Williams
Merit Board
Gene Goolsby
Howard Joyner
Steve Cannon
Williams
L.B. Hunter
Hank Counts
Ronald Swafford
H.L. Pulley
Council
Harry B. McDonald
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