Thompson to unveil Southern Illinois project plans
Gov. James Thompson visits Southern Illinois to announce a set of planned projects covering airports highways and park renovations. Aides say the timing reflects ongoing economic development efforts rather than a response to Build Illinois pressure. The program includes a feasibility study to convert Scott Air Force Base for military and civilian use and a four lane highway linking Metro East to rural Southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Landis
Southern Illinoisan
James Thompson
Southern Illinois
Thompson
Build
Illinois
Sarily
Woody Mosgers
U.S
Ken Gray
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
Gray
Washington
Bi- State
Cahokia
Scott
Downstate
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Illinois 13
Murphysboro
East St. Louis
Mosger
Metro East
Glenn Poshard
D-Carterville
du Quoin
Illinois eyes out of state disposal for nuke waste
Nuclear waste may continue to be shipped out of state for disposal, said Terry Lash of the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety. He cites a possible two week agreement with other states, with congressional action likely in fall. Illinois plans a permanent dump in 1992, prioritizing small generators like hospitals and universities to reduce site burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Man
Springfield
Terry Lash
Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
Southern Illinois University
Allied Corp
Metropolis
Olin Corp
Marion
Lash
Illinois
Carbondale
SIU
Retirement berry picker proves daily dedication at Frandon Farm
Ann Schottman profiles Enol John Hess who has picked over 800 pounds of strawberries since May 9 at Frandon Farm near Oroville. He sells most of them at cost, keeping only 20 pounds for himself, and continues picking daily despite diabetes and his grandson serving in the Army. Hess, a retired coal miner and bartender, says he picks to stay active and bring joy to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Enol
Southern Illinoisan
John Hess
Frandon Farm
Oroville
Hess
Renters mobilize against $100 month Brookside Manor hike
Tenants at Brookside Manor in Carbondale organize petitions and seek HUD input to contest a planned rent and utilities increase. Brookside officials say the rise, the third since 1971, funds aging buildings and maintenance while Section 8 tenants are shielded by income-based payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Brookside Manor
Devel
Bill Burns
E. Grand St
Burns
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Fom
Bill Hall
Landlord-Tenant Union
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Hall
David Mack
Chicago
Pre-press shift transition brushes with night schedules
Deb Johnston leads a smooth shift change for the pressroom with flexible scheduling. Night shift clerks Liese Zebrun and Joan Viering will work 4 to 11 p.m., taking dictation, compiling calendars, writing obituaries, and handling assorted tasks while adjusting family routines to later hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deb Johnston
Johnston
Lgo
Liese Zebrun
Joan Viering
Zebrun
Viering
Earl
Meghan
Mary
Britt Air ways expands service with Britt to Springfield
Terre Haute based Britt Air ways plans direct flights Monday from Williamson County Airport to Springfield and Meigs Field Chicago. Public welcome at 9 a.m. marks new connections seen as vital for business. local officials credit Britt with making the expansion possible and anticipate strong turnout.
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Larry Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Britt Airways
Williamson County
Terre Haute
Springfield
Meigs Field
Chicago
Midwest
Heart of America
Britt
Dan Britt
Bill
Marilyn Britt
al Tingley
Bob Duncan
Airport Authority Board
Duncan
Airport Board
Williamson County Oests
Springfield-Chicago
Chambers of Commerce
Bill Britt
Marion
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Illinois Public Airports Association
Herrin
Ed Quaglia
Johnston City
Virgil Harris
Harris
Quaglia
Mining layoffs push jobless rate above twenty percent in Williamson
Mining layoffs in April raised unemployment across six of seven area counties according to Illinois Bureau of Employment Security. Williamson County jumped from 17.7 to 21.1 percent, Perry from 12.8 to 16.3, and Franklin from 12.9 to 16.2 while Union posted a small decrease to 16.8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County
Illinois Bureau of Employment Security
Union County
Perry County
Franklin County
Jackson County
Randolph County
Johnson County
Union
Franklin
Randolph
Jackson
Perry
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Illinois 14
U.S. 51
Interstate 57
Giant City State Park
Dunn
Deny Thompson
Nance
Amelia Smith
de Soto
Charles City
Iowa
Fletcher
Chamber of Commerce
Ozark Air Lines
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