Carbondale approves demolition bid for urban renewal area
William Adler Jr and Richard Munden of De Soto win a 22085 demolition contract for four areas in Carbondale northeast urban renewal. HUD approval pending. The council heard concerns on minority hiring and Model Cities residency impact. Other bids ranged up to 39700 to 45090. Also approved Cedar Lake pump change and reorganized Human Relations Commission without subpoena power.
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Carbondale
William Adler, Jr
Richard Munden
de Soto
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Model Cities
Robert Stalls
Jerry Maxwell
Maxwell
Clark Vineyard
Vineyard
HUD
Stalls
Hans Fischer
Ace Excavating
Murphysboro
L. C. Bittle Construction Co
Anna
John Vander
Herrin
ABC Construction
Cedar Lake
Carbondale Human Relations Commission
Vergennes Seeks Trailer Site Zoning Within Villages
Vergennes officials urged the Jackson County Zoning Commission to allow scattered trailer home sites in residential areas. They proposed a map with primary and secondary business zones near the Illinois Central Railroad and Route 13 127, plus residential and agriculture districts. The commission will study the Vergennes plan along with Ava and invite Dowell and Hallidayboro representatives to the next meeting. The action follows a state review of the proposed zoning ordinance.
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Jackson County Zoning Commission
Village Board
Vergennes
Ervin Blumenstock
County Commissions
James Rayfield
Greater Egypt
Vergennes Group
Jack Bastien
Ross Evans
Illinois Central Railroad
Commission
Ava
Rt. 151
Dowell
Rayfield
Hallidayboro
Atty
Ron Briggs
Eight-year-old Cavannaugh missing in Lawrenceville mystery
Law renceville authorities and a 100-strong volunteer search team hunt for 8-year-old Dottie Cavannaugh who vanished after riding her bicycle to the library. Her bike was found abandoned in town and police fear kidnapping.
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Lawrenceville
Dottie K. Cavanaugh
Larence County
Firemen battle Herrin blaze at 709 S 12th Street
Firemen fought a house fire at 709 South 12th Street owned by Lora L McCree. Gale Dotson stood on the roof and Leon Perrin worked at the doorway as Herrin fire trucks battled the flames. No one was home when the alarm rang at 11 30 a m today.
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Gale Dotson
Leon Perrin
Herrin
S 12Th St
Lora L
Herrin Council Sets Parking Limits and Traffic Measures
The Herrin City Council approved parking restrictions on Madison Street area and 16th Street two hour limits from West Herrin to Stotlar, installed no parking sign near Madison, added a four way stop at 29th and Madison, and budgeted a $4728 two ton water sewer truck from Brewster Motors with notes on bid specifics. Rezoning relocates Egypt Flowers from 210 W Monroe to 904 S Park Ave on property owned by James Bracy.
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Zelah Scalf
Herrin
Madison Street
North Park Avenue
North 16Th Street
Floyd Hicks
16Th Street
Madison Streets
13Th Street
West Herrin
Stotlar Streets
29Th
Water and Sewer Department
Brewster Motors
Brewster
Claunch Motors
Floyd Walker
Paul and
Mary Kay Warren
James Bracy
Move to add black representation on SIU Senate fails
A proposal to increase black representation on the Southern Illinois University Senate was defeated Monday afternoon. The motion received 22 votes in favor and 11 against, three short of the required majority for passage.
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University Senate
Southern Illinois University
Senate
Jerry Lacey
SIU
Administrative and Professional Staff Council
Lacey
William Woltowich
Sue Collett
James Fatur
Linda Rucker
Chris Pretkel
Tom Kelly
West Frankfort residents oppose plant site and trailer plan
Elderly West Frankfort residents protest a proposed frozen food locker on South Emma Street citing traffic and rezoning concerns. The plan may move to a public hearing after zoning review. Separately, a trailer controversy on East Elm Street prompts council action and inquiry into petition issues.
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John Trimble
Southern Illinoisan
West Frankfort
South Emma Street
Mary Gelso
Nris Holling
Don Lucas
East Elm Street
Don Mills
Charles Robinson
Mills
Robinson
Chicago
Northeast Street Plan Wins 2.85 Million HUD Grant
The federal HUD approved a 2.85 million urban renewal grant for northeast Carbondale. Projects cover A 3 1 and A 3 2 areas with street upgrades, sewers, curbs, and sidewalks. include housing demolition, land acquisitions, and relocation of families and businesses. Groomed by Eldon Gosnell, schedule and allocations await final details.
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Carbondale
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eldon Gosnell
Chicago Hud
Barnes Street
North Wall Street
Larch and
Washington Streets
Gosnell
Attuck
Marion to enforce EPA ban on open burning starting July 1
Marion will follow EPA rules banning open burning in Illinois starting July 1 and will aid enforcement. Commissioner Rex Presson announced a meeting with 17 private trash haulers to discuss regulations and county residents may get city pickup if they cannot afford private hauling. The council seeks licensing to curb out-of-area use and to extend landfill life amid smoke and odor complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois
Rex Presson
Presson
Council
EPA
Robert Butler
Herrin City
Leeper
Cambria
Butler
Rt. 37
Williamson County
Marion Bowl
West Main Street
Old Rt. 13
Glenn Clarida
Clarida
Benton City Attorney Hart resigns after innuendo report
City attorney William Hart resigned Monday claiming a local newspaper story about an accident involving Hart and City Patrolman Charles Toler Jr. used their positions to cover up details. The Benton Evening News apologized for misstatements about Hart driving and police reports. Council considered Hart's reconsideration and planned to appoint a replacement if he resigns. Other actions include an open housing ordinance aimed at HUD compliance and a trash burning ban effective after July 1, within one mile of Benton.
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Benton
William Hart
Hart
Charles Toler Jr
Toler
Benton Evening News
Jim Choisser
Benton Evenings News
Today
Bob Tedrow
Herbert Mundell
Elizabeth Newsome
Tedrow
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Franklin County
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