Gas costs pinch Pizza Shop and transit use in Southern Illinois
Dave Brown of Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza in Carbondale cites rising gas prices pushing delivery costs up and tipping losses, warning possible higher pizza prices. Rides Mass Transit notes more riders seeking work and group trips as fuel costs deter travel, with rates unchanged.
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Dave Brown
Quatro’s
Deep Pan Pizza
Carbondale
Brown
Mass Transit
Illinois
Carlotta Prather
Prather
Fuel price rise strains SIU aviation program finances
Southern Illinois University's aviation school fears rising fuel costs will cut student flight hours and raise out of pocket fees. Department chair David NewMyer notes a 26 percent price rise over the anticipated $100,000 budget impact, while seven newer fuel efficient aircraft help but cannot offset higher costs. Enrollment remains steady at about 246 in fall, with 50 program spots.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
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SIAC
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Aviation Department
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New Myer
Siac Aviation Program
Aviation School
Great Lakes
Williamson County
Marion
United States Department of Transportation
Doug Kimmel
Kimmel
Rising fuel prices shift local car buyers to fuel efficient models
Car dealers in Carbondale and Marion report a move toward fuel efficient cars as gas nears four dollars a gallon. Dealers cite Mazda 3, Ford Focus and Nissan Altima as popular options while pre owned SUVs and trucks see price drops. Experts note changing driving habits and continued emphasis on economy by automakers.
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Kern Weshinskey
Vogler Motor Co
Carbondale
Dave Arnold
Absher Motors
Marion
Arnold
Mike Behrmann
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Automotive Technologies
Behrmann
Lawmakers discuss possible gas tax relief in Illinois
Lawmakers weighed relief measures in a bleak fiscal climate. Senator David Luechtefeld said a tax relief bill to lower the gas tax could pass easily, but pending state finances may block a vote. He noted reduced revenue would constrain leadership.
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Illinois
David Luechtefeld
Rokanville
General Assembly
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