Discrimination in Carbondale Zoning Draws Letters
Delores Muhich of Carbondale argues zoning ordinances discriminate against tenants, contrasts parking and amenities for privileged apartment builders with stricter treatment of students, and notes enforcement gaps amid urban land use and crime concerns. She cites examples of jailings for porch gestures versus unaddressed drug activity and urges responsibility among students.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Mike Shearer
City of
Carbondale
Alcohol is alcohol
Open letter to Sen Brad ley Glass and Illinois citizens argues that all alcohol types deliver equal intoxication. It cites studies from California and Vermont showing young drivers under 25 with low blood alcohol levels who were killed in crashes. Author Dale O Ritzel from Murphysboro urges reading current research before conclusions.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Bradley Glass
Northfield
Illinois
Southern Illinoisan
Senate
California
Vermont
Dale O. Ritzel
Revered Baptist Minister Monty Knight Remembered at SIU
The Southern Illinoisan editor laments the loss of Rev. Monty Knight who led the Baptist Student Center at SIU for two years. He was praised for Christ like character and inclusive ministry embracing all people beyond sects. Fr. James A Genisio.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
SIU
Monty Knight
Baptist
Monty
St. Paul
Pope John
Carbondale
James A Genisio
Vigorous enforcement urged for housing upkeep codes
The city council plans stronger enforcement of housing code guidelines under a proposed ordinance. The change to appoint five citizens to the housing board of appeals is seen as making appeals fairer. Clear responsibility for upkeep remains undefined, but citations may target landlords and tenants when contracts lack specifics. Strong enforcement now benefits all parties.
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Carbondale
John
Yow
Housing Board of Appeals
State tax funds not for Illini athletic stadium upgrades
Lawmakers heard arguments against using General Revenue to fund artificial turf and lighting at the University of Illinois football stadium. Critics urged private financing via the athletic association, ticket prices, alumni drives, or student fees, noting precedents at other state universities and warning of weakening public funding for education.
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University of Illinois
House Appropriations Committee
Fighting Illini
Bob Blackman
Cecil Coleman
U of I Athletic Association
Neces
Alumni Association
U of T
Southern Illinois
Eugene Barnes
Chicago
Rep. Barnes
U of I
Park Forest
Senate
Simon
Scariano
Illinois ethics bill stalls as Powell and Walker memories fade
The GOP led Senate committee shelves a campaign contribution disclosure bill sponsored by Speaker Robert Blair. Critics say even weak disclosure is better than none, urging a discharge to force a Senate floor vote on ethics reform amid Powell and Walker allegations.
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Mr. Walker
Ilinois Senate
Robert Blair
Springfield
Daniel Walker
Blair
Senate
Presidents homes raid prompts Illinois inquiry
Republican representative John C. Hirschfeld urges investigation into purchases or construction of university presidents homes at Illinois State University Eastern Illinois University and Western Illinois University. He condemns using state funds and student fees to pay loans and calls for stricter scrutiny of higher education spending.
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Hirschfeld
John C. Hirschfeld
Ron Koziol
Chicago Tribune
State of Illinois
Tribune
Legislative Investigating Commission
Illinois State University At
Normal
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
Western Illinois University
Macomb
House of Representatives
Champaign
East Central
Ilinois
Illinois
Open meetings bills push Illinois right to know expansion
Illinois lawmakers consider bills to extend Open Meetings Act coverage to home rule units and to allow taped recordings. The House-passed measures aim to close loopholes from the 1970 constitution and set rules for recordings while preserving required open final actions and public notice.
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Robert K. Daly
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Illinois
Senate
Illinois House
House
Robert Juckett
Park Ridge
California
Anthony Scariano
Paul Simon
Scariano
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