Perry coal plant hopes rise over New Athens site
State officials say a Perry County coal gasification project has better odds than the failed New Athens Coalcon plan. The Perry County design, backed by a $22.5 million ERDA grant to the Illinois Coal Gasification Group, envisions 18 million cubic feet of synthetic gas daily and 2,400 barrels of synthetic crude oil, with Union Carbide testing Coalcon separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Coal
New Athens
Perry County
Illinois Coal Gasification Group
ICGG
Energy Agency
ERDA
Princeton
N. J
Leatherhead
England
COGAS
Rusty Glen
Illinois Division of Energy
Illinois Consortium
Union Carbide
Coalcon
Glen
Coalton
Perry
New York
Martin Neuworth
Charleston
W. Va
Agpo expo brings 1500 animals to Du Quoin fairgrounds
About 1,500 livestock from seven Midwest states compete at the Agpo Agricultural Exposition at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Events include a six horse hitch, quarter horse show with $3,300 in premiums, two tractor pulls, and a pigskin fashion show. Music by Barbara Mandrell, Mickey Gilley, Bill Anderson and Dottie West tops the schedule.
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Karen Rothe
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Agpo
du Quoin
Barbara Mandrell
Mickey Gilley
Bill Anderson
Dottie West
Fred Huff
Hayes Fair Acres
Huff
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Iowa
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Grandstand
Springfield governor under study by southern Illinois lawmakers
South ern Illinois legislators call James Thompson a low drama governor during a productive session with limited confrontation. Rep Bruce Richmond notes Thompson avoids controversy while former Gov Daniel Walker opposed a port authority plan. Ralph Dunn sees him as a developing statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Johnson
Springfield
James Thompson
Daniel Walker
Richmond
Thompson
William Harris
Marion
Encephalitis Found In Birds Across Southern Illinois
Illinois officials report St. Louis encephalitis in birds in St. Clair White and Richland counties. Health leaders warn of a broader southern state presence with favorable breeding conditions for Culex mosquitoes. Public health actions emphasize eliminating standing water and mosquito abatement programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Rothe
Southern Illinois
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
St. Louis
Larry Prior
Jackson County Health Dept
Mary Huck
Illinois
Dept. of Public Health
Springfield
St. Clair
White
Richland
Gary Clark
Prior
Huck
Williamson County Sends 36026 Tax Bills for 8 Million
Williamson County property owners will begin receiving tax bills today for about 8 million dollars in taxes. Treasurer Allen Cobb mailed 36,026 bills, with July 1 first due, August 1 first installment due, and September 1 second installment due. Bills can be paid at the courthouse, by mail, or at county banks. County Clerk Barney Boren cited a tax multiplier increase raising bills 4 to 13 percent overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Allen Cobb
County Board of Commissioners
Barney Boren
Spotted Fever Cases Reported in Franklin County
Three suspected Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever cases have been reported in Franklin County in the past month. Dr. Charles Elder of the Williamson Franklin Bi-County Health Dept says the number is not higher than usual and urges precautions in tick-infested areas. One case was reported in Pulaski County. none in Jackson Perry Randolph Union or Williamson. Symptoms include chills headaches fever rash and body pains. incubation is three to eight days.
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Jackson County
Public Health Department
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Franklin-Williamson
Tri-County
Cairo
Illinois
Franklin County
Charles Elder
Williamson-Franklin Bi- County
Pulaski County
Jackson
Perry
Randolph
Union
Williamson County
Elder
Rend Lake College to Add Faculty and Give 5.83 Percent Pay Raise
Rend Lake College in Ina plans an average 5.83 percent salary increase for most employees and eight new full-time instructors as part of a tentative 3.07 million budget. President W. Travis Martin Jr. will see pay rise to 34,000, with other administrators gaining up to 1,000. The budget forecasts a 23,573 educational fund deficit and a 30,772 building fund surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Perlman
Southern Illinoisan
Rend Lake College
Ina
Kenneth LaSalle
LaSalle
W. Travis Martin Jr
B. J
Skip” Witanski
Mining Department
Witunski
Dale Mason
Mason
Brad Evilsizer
Illinois Dept. of Mines and Minerals
Fourth of July Weekend Activities Across Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois hosts a range of Fourth of July events including fireworks at Carbondale and Murphysboro, Herrin carnivals and barbecues, Anna saddle club show, Harrisburg music night, Christopher park display, Steeleville parade and fireworks, with multiple parades, raffles, and family fun across towns.
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Southern
Illinois
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Marion
Annaa
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Murphysboro Boosters Club
Little Egypt
Southern Musical Productions
Kiwanis Club
Christopher
Christopher City Park No
Old
New Illinois
Christopher Jaycees
Steeleville
American Légion
Weather Outlook For Southern Illinois This Weekend
Forecasters expect clear skies low humidity and cooler nights for the July 4th weekend in Southern Illinois. A storm system bringing thundershowers and heavy winds is possible tonight and Friday before clearing later Friday. Temperatures will fall from today's 90s to the 80s with overnight lows upper 50s to lower 60s.
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Southern
Illinois
Ed Broward
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Rrewald
Dakotas
Riewald
Biewald
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du Quoin State Fair
Butch Nevious
West Frankfort
Lewistown
Holiday
Dan
Walker
Harris
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Rend College
Herrin
Herrin Junior Baseball Association
Rotary Pavilion
Herrin City Park
Herrin Kiwanis Carnival
Debbie Burris
Jackson County Ymca
Nadine Haynes
Booster Club
Harrisburg
John Cape
Taylor Field
Gospelaires
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg Arts Association
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