Jackson jail renovation may cost 1.3 to 1.4 million
Jackson County plans to renovate the current jail on the third floor of the courthouse to meet state space guidelines. Architects Fischer Stein Associates and Powers Associates propose three options, all replacing the antiquated elevator and adding exterior stairs, with possible roof exercise area and relocation of county offices such as treasurer, county clerk, and superintendent of schools. The plan follows voter rejection of a 6.5 million bond for a new jail and the Illinois Department of Corrections threat to shut down the current facility by 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
Sheriff's Department
County Board
American Correctional Association
Illinois Department of Corrections
Robert Crim
Crim
Jackson health board delays building plan and budget issue
The Jackson County Health Department will seek budget time approval for a building fund and align with the county board on long range planning. For months the plan to build an 8000 square foot office near Murphysboro and Carbondale at 350000 has faced opposition for misclassified funds and master planning needs. A July planning panel review, August board action, and hearings are planned, while a board administrator may be studied to support policy implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Health Department
County Board
Health Department
John Clemons
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Joan Holcomb
Health Board
County Board Planning Committee
Larry Lipe
Judicial and Law Enforcement Committee
SIU reviews slim capital budget for 1984 funds
Southern Illinois University is weighing a capital request of 11.87 million for fiscal year 1984, among the smallest in years, with SIUC projects totaling about 5.07 million including library storage and campus facility renovations. The board's Architecture and Design Committee met at Springfield to review Carbondale Edwardsville medical and dental campus lists, to be finalized in July and merged systemwide in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Edwardsville
SIU Board of Trustees Architecture and Design Committee
Springfield
SIUC
Bracy
Marion
Morris Library
Life Sciences
Wheeler Halls
Carbondalé
Siu-E Dental School
Alton
East St. Louis
Jackson County adopts new farm tax multiplier plan
A Jackson County hearing on a new farm property tax multiplier drew four attendees with no objections. Public questions centered on the new method, which phases in by 1985 and bases multipliers on land productivity and net return rather than selling price. Jim Kirk of the Jackson County Farm Bureau attended, noting the bureau helped set up the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
William Massey
Jim Kirk
Jackson County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Murphysboro aldermen clash over dog leash law
Murphysboro aldermen at a public hearing criticized the town leash ordinance after personal incidents with dogs. Council member Donald Morgan fenced his yard to comply, while David McDowell was ticketed for a unleashed dog, sparking claims of a political feud with Animal Control Warden Nancy Grana. McDowell and his wife reportedly faced ongoing enforcement issues and a voter push to reduce the fine from 25 to 10 dollars, with Grana defending strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Morgan
David McDowell
McDowell
Nancy Grana
Ms. Grana
Ten reported dead in May tornado still final
Officials from Williamson County Coroner's Office refute rumors of additional tornado deaths after the May 29 cyclone that killed 10. Deputy Coroner Bob Wilson said no deaths have been reported since that night and none of the rumors about 19 bodies have been substantiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Williamson County Coroner’s Office
Bob Wilson
Wilson
Disaster Assistance Center in Marion closes at 9 p.m
FEMA coordinating official says 845 requests have been processed at the Washington School center since opening Saturday. Most applications involve small business and home loans with 615 total. 505 unmet individual needs and 339 temporary housing requests from Marion residents. Center remains open weekend at Red Cross site and hotline numbers continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Marion
Washington School
Ron Buddecke
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Dick Anderson
FEMA
Anderson
Harry King
King
Logan Gym
Bracy Foods
N. 4Th St
American Red Cross Disaster Assistance Center
Third Baptist Church
Fair and
Boulevard Streets
SimonEDS dispute unsettled after Marion meeting
Representatives for U S Rep Paul Simon and EDS Federal Corp met in Marion to clarify views on the Illinois Medicare claims contract. No resolution emerged. HCFA will seek bids as EDSF faces rebid amid concerns over past performance and job impact. Blue Cross and Blue Shield showing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
U.S
Paul Simon
Eds-Federal Corp
Marion
EDSF
Illinois
Federal Health Care Finance Administration
Simon
Cord
Pierce
Eds-F
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
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Jackson
Fischer-Stein Associates
Powers Associates
St. Louis
Don White
Richard E. Richman
Jackson Health Board
Siu
Pulliam Hall
Siu-C
Siu-E
East St. Louis Center
Wagner Service
Medical School
Siu-E’s
Murphysboro Aldermen
H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan Bank
Brenda Harrison
Virginia Scott
Larry Tincher
Robert Butler
Sim
Eds
Joe Bob Pierce
Rick Honeycutt
Honeycutt
HCFA
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