Local Auto and Realty Moves Highlight Southern Illinois News
Pope and AWARDS JuU and Hamm join Foley-Sweitzer Motors in Marion as Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac GMC and pre owned vehicle sales reps with 10 years in the business. Judy Haley becomes Miller Realty’s newest agent, resident in Southern Illinois for over 20 years.
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Lawmakers push tighter controls on crematories in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers move to license and regulate 66 crematories after a Georgia crematory tragedy where 339 bodies were found. State Rep. Monique D. Davis cites gaps in inspection and wants Comptroller's Office oversight through a strengthened Crematory Regulatory Act.
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States tighten crematory laws amid Georgia case
Legislators in multiple states push tighter crematory rules after the Georgia incident. Some states have licensing, inspections, or criminal penalties planned, while Nebraska considers its first regulations. California aims to make wrongful disposal of remains a felony.
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Heckel's Furniture marks 125 years in Carterville saga
John D. Homan recalls Heckel's Furniture in Carterville celebrating its 125th anniversary, tracing its roots from a 1877 Elles Store to a general store, later furniture leader. The three story brick building holds a century old safe, hand freight elevator, and preserved wood flooring. Coffield, manager and part-owner, notes the store remains a major local retailer amid many Furniture shops.
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Heckels marks 125th anniversary as furniture focus
The store began as Elles Store Company selling groceries clothing home goods and autos before Albert Heckel bought it in 1951. Today Heckel's operates as a dedicated furniture store, tracing its evolution from general merchandise to specialization.
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Secession talk sparks Southern Illinois statehood musings
A columnist compiles reader letters proposing Southern Illinois secede from Illinois and form a new nation or state, with varied plans from boundary shifts to a new capital. Contributors joke about economy, governance, and identity, including Chicago as a target of jokes and barbs about taxation and transit.
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Jerry
Interstate 72
Springfield
du Quoin
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CTA
Gary
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District of Chicago
Stephen
New York
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Mount Vernon
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