SIU to join statewide lobby for higher budgets
SIU and all state universities plan to seek funding at IBHE recommended levels rather than the governor’s budget. Back-up plans include tuition hikes and revenue increases if lawmakers reject the request, with universities aiming for flexibility to adjust if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SIU
Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University
Illinois Board of Higher Education
James Thompson
General Assembly
Thompson
IBHE
Kenneth Shaw
Shaw
Bridge project blocks Giant City Road in Jackson County
Malcom Hines of Murphysboro digs up turf to construct a new bridge across Indian Creek on Giant City Road in Jackson County. A $76,000 project will close the road about two miles north of Giant City State Park for a month or more, weather permitting, with detours via U S 51 through Makanda or Springer Ridge Road east of Pleasant Hill Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Hines
Murphysboro
Indian Creek
Jackson County
Giant City State Park
Makanda
Springer Ridge Road
Pleasant Hill Road
Tom Moss
Moss
Willisville
Cutler
Tamaroa
St. Johns
Sunfield
du Quoin
Swanwick
William Kelley
Kelley
Perry road dispute drags on as villages reject offer
The Perry County road dispute heads to the state's attorney after Cutler rejects Arch Minerals cash and land to reopen the Trico Road. Willisville accepts a similar deal, while officials argue over sewage plans and mining company duties. The county plans to review responses before deciding next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
Southern
Cutler-to-Trico
Cutler
Jerry Smith
du Quoin
Perry County
Trico Road
Gerald Sims
Cutler Village
Arch Minerals, Inc
Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp
Arch Minerals
Willisville
Wilbur Alms
Robert Holloway
Southwestern
Holloway
Four Union County Jobs Abolished By CETA Cuts
Union County sheriff's department will terminate four dispatcher jailers including Billy Williams as CETA funds are cut. Williams, top among his class at Police Training Institute, faces graduation day followed by job loss. Sheriff Tripp warns of reduced jail staffing and may seek county funding to rehire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan
Billy Williams
Anna
Williams
Union County Sheriff's Department
Police Training Institute
Sheriff's Department
Larry Tripp
Tripp
CETA
Union County
Darrel Conley
Shawnee Development Consortium
Karnak
Chicago
Conley
CETA Aims Private Sector Jobs In Area Offices
Two area CETA offices move from public service to private sector jobs as Oct 1 1981 approaches. Jackson and Randolph counties push Title VII private industry roles, with Balance of State funds and plans for 60 jobs at a local private health care facility. Public authorities and chambers engage with employers and unions to fill openings under the Title VII program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Enol
Southern Illinoisan
Area Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
CETA
Jackson County
Randolph County
Congress
Kathy Gyure
Illinois
Springfield
Balance of State
Southern Illinois Incorporated
Carbondale and
Murphysboro
Gyure
Ms. Gyure
Carterville developer seeks approval for Marion subdivision
Carterville developer seeks planning commission approval for Sawhurst Place a 37 lot subdivision in southeast Marion off Park Lane west of Old Creal Springs Road. Cook Construction Co plans rezoning six lots for multi family housing and to install water sewer lines and streets with limited grading. Engineers Crawford Whiteside PC. Commission will forward recommendation to Marion City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion Planning Commission
Sawhurst Place
Lakeview Farms
Park Lane
Creal Springs Road
Cook Construction Co
Carterville
Crawford & Whiteside PC
Planning Commission
Grand opening parade at West Park Mall Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau's West Park Mall hosts a nine day grand opening starting tomorrow with Famous Barr and 42 additional stores. May Centers outlines a three ring bustle of construction and finishes including 20 foot trees and plasma planters while offering free events from ragtime to Dixieland jazz and family entertainment. J.C. Penney plans its own June grand opening as part of the shopping center growth in Southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gelman
Southern Illinois
Carbondale’s
University Mall
Sears, Roebuck
J.C. Penney
West Park Mall
Cape Girardeau
Famous Barr Department
May Centers
Cape, Inc
Famous Barr
Kinney Shoes
Kirlin‘s
Hallmark
Korner Deli Inc
Lerner
Libson Shops
Maurice’s
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios
Mothercare
Pearle Vision Center
PhoneCenter
Picnic Pizza
Radio Shack
Robin’s Shoes
So-Fro Fabrics
Swensen’s Ice
T-Shirt
Thom McAn
Waldenbooks
Worths
Zales Jewelers
Zwick’s
J.C. Penney Department Store
Illinois
May
Bud Ward
Fred Echeverria
Patricia Rutter
Metro
Missouri Highway K
Mount Auburn Road
Missouri
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University of Illinois
Board of Regents
Illinois State University
Northern Illinois University
Sangamon State University
Board of Governors
Governors State
Chicago State
ED Greer
Perry Road
County
Smith
Trico
County Board of Health
Sheriff's Office
Reagan
Cape Hall
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