Denial of new liquor license on Carbondale strip
Carbondale liquor commission unanimously reaffirmed the year old ban on new licenses on South Illinois Avenue known as the strip. It then denied the Cochranes a Class A liquor license for Das Fass at 517 S Illinois Ave amid concerns on urban decay, policing needs, and potential traffic and safety issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
South Illinois Avenue
Liquor Commission
Champaign
S. Illinois Ave
Commission
Das Fass
Charles Watkins
Hans Fischer
Watkins
Fischer
Mary Lou Rouhandeh
Cochrane Family
Liquor Advisory Board
Chamber of Commerce and
Towne Central
Hogan
High rise housing dispute centers on sprinkler rule
Marion officials and Morrissey Construction dispute sprinkler requirements for a $4 million senior citizen high rise. HUD backed specifications call for a sprinkler in the two story community building. Architect Koh Kent Stark argues no sprinkler if two hour fire rating door. Board inspector Lovelace pushes for sprinkler citing arts crafts and cooking use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinois
Marion Housing Authority
Housing Board
George “Corky” Williams
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
D. Kent Stark
Dale Lovelace
Morrissey Construction Co
Godfrey
Stark
LPS Associates of
Carbondale Inc
Marion
Housing Authority
Ruby Connett
Williams
Morrissey
North Market Street
J. W. Durham
HUD
Ralph Korte Construction Co
Marion Inc
Lovelace
Goodbye road grime in De Soto over mud likely
The National Weather Service warns of more rain tonight in Southern Illinois. Local notes mention mud and conditions around De Soto as drivers contend with slick streets.
Herrin planners turn down garage proposal in 321 N 16th St district
Herrin Plan Commission refused to rezone 321 N 16th St for an auto repair shop after opposition from 16 neighbors led to a unanimous vote against B-1 to B-2 rezoning. The panel also approved a mobile home at 303 E Carol St and urged Council to enforce a fence between the VFW parking lot and John Rancilio’s 320 N 16th St property due to ongoing light and debris concerns.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin Plan Commission
N. 16Th St
Peter Stefko
Herrin Eagles
James Chiaventone
16Th St
Eagles
Plan Commission
E. Carol St
William Milani
John Rancillo
VFW
Rancilio
Carbondale Murphysboro settle expansion boundary
After three years of talks Carbondale and Murphysboro formalized a three mile north and south boundary of centerline of Country Club Road to limit expansion. Both councils approved the plan to avoid jurisdictional disputes and to guide future annexations and zoning within the shared corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Country Club Road
Illinois 13
Carroll Fry
Fry
Perry County Board backs union vote for seven workers
The Perry County Board approved an election to let seven highway department employees decide if they want union representation by Local 644 of the Laborers International Union of North America. All seven signed to indicate interest, with the move a precaution. Chairman Tom Moss said the board did not want to force a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Perry
Tom Moss
Union Local 644
Pinckneyville
Herrin treasurer seeks end to election contest
Herrin City Treasurer Terry Hughes moved to dismiss an election contest petition for failing to include all three candidates. Challenger Robert Hardcastle, who lost by 79 votes, filed the petition after an additional 100 votes were found. The motion says Marie Propst, another candidate, cannot be joined as more than 30 days have passed since the winner was declared. Hardcastle's attorney declined immediate comment. a hearing was likely before Judge Synder Howell in Williamson County Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Terry Hughes
Robert Hardcastle
Hughes
Marie Propst
De Soto hires Tonya Bremer as secretary treasurer
De Soto School District 86 selects Tonya Bremer of Elkville for secretary bookkeeper treasurer to replace Karen Bowlby, who resigns effective June 30. Bremer starts two hours daily on a learn‑by‑doing basis after a four-candidate interview. The district sets June 14 for superintendent applications, as Gene Broombaugh resigns to lead Pinckneyville 204.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonya Bremer
Elkville
de Soto
Bremer
Karen Bowlby
Board of Education
Gene Broombaugh
Broombaugh
Pinckneyville Consolidated
Coriasco to resign as Herrin codes officer
Herrin plans indicate Coriasco will resign Monday from the codes department to return full time as assistant fire chief. Fire Captain David Bander will become codes administrator, with Coriasco aiding during transition. Swinford notes the switch was due today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin Codes
Lindell Coriasco
Coriasco
Herrin Plan Commission
Herrin
David Bandera
Codes
Donald Swinford
Corrasco
Herrin to keep two hour downtown parking free initially
Downtown Herrin will continue free two hour parking after a discontinued meter program but enforcement begins this week. City plans eight hour lot limits and higher fines up to 5 dollars first offense and 10 dollars second. Mayor says warnings will precede tickets while student chalks tires to flag violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinois
Herrin
Donald Swinford
Douglas Hammond
Swinford
Johnston City Lake restoration group eyeing winter fill
Johnston City Lake may be full again by winter as the Restoration Committee elected officers and launched fund raising. President William Moake, Vice President Charles Line, Treasurer Bill Hope and Secretary Betty Gwillim led a drive that raised 290 with donations from Hal and Alice Campbell and others. The group plans cans, raffles, July 4 events, and a Frontier Days Festival to fund dam repairs, with Army Corps of Engineers suggesting a temporary upstream dam and repairs to the existing dam and spillway. The mayor aims to mobilize state and federal aid and youth workers from the Illinois Farmer's Union, while awaiting a response from Rep. Paul Simon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Johnston City
Johnston City Lake
Farmer’s Union Youth Workers
Charles Line
Bill Hope
Betty Gwillim
Line
Hope
Hal
Alice Campbell
Stevens
Illinois Farmer’s Union
US S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S
Paul Simon
Carbondale
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Thomas Cochrane
Edward Hogan
Illinois Avenue
Joe Jines
Kristin Kent
Arden
Kristn
Charles and
Shirley Kent
Oak St
Evansville
Illinois Department of Transportation
Edward Reeder
Stanley Dean
Carbondale Law Firm
Gilbert and Gilbert
Perry County
Carrasco
Bander
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