Williamson jail installs closed circuit security system
A CCTV security network is now operational at Williamson County jail with cameras in the hallway, jailer's office, cellblock, and an elevator. Images display on a TV monitor in the sheriff's radio room. a two way speaker links the radio office and jail. The state granted 1525 dollars toward a 2034 dollar project. Sheriff Oxford also activated a first floor desk lock and exterior sound system.
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State Department of Corrections
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Franklin County defender resigns amid appointment of successor
Don Lucas, Franklin County public defender for nine years, resigned Thursday to Judge Henry Lewis Carmi. A young Benton attorney has been appointed to fill the post as defender.
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Don Lucas
Franklin County
Benton
Lucas
Henry Lewis
Carmi
Ronald J. Giacone
Frank P. Hanagan
West Frankfort
Renewal offices to move to University City complex
The urban renewal offices, now at 212 S University Ave Carbondale, will relocate June 1 to the University City dormitory complex recently purchased by the city. The city council approved the move. HUD may pay moving expenses if done by the lease expiry. The department will occupy half a second floor and pay about 4000 for utilities and renovation.
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Carbondale
University City
Division of Urban Renewal
Carroll Fry
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Fry
HUD
University City Complex
How Your Taxes Are Figured In Jackson County
Ann Silverberg explains the tax process from assessment to bill. Parrish Acres home valued at 27 500 will yield a 1 053 tax bill next May after 40 taxing bodies in Jackson County set levy figures. The county clerk uses each district’s funds needs and total assessed value to compute rates, with assessments reviewed by the supervisor of assessments and board of review before final bills are prepared.
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Ann Silverberg
John Parrish
Parrish Acres
Jackson County
Southern Illinois
County Supervisor of Assessments
Board of Review
How Property Taxes Are Calculated in Jackson County
The third article in a nine part series explains how tax bills are computed after assessment. A county multiplier adjusts values to equalized assessment, then rates across taxing districts are totaled and applied. For Carbondale a $27,500 home would owe $1,053.97, with major shares to the high and grade school districts.
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Carbondale
Pomona Township
Elderly Homestead Exemption Lowers Jackson County Taxes
The 65 or older homeowners who own their home and reside in Jackson County can reduce their property assessment by 1500 dollars under the new Illinois constitution effective July 1 1971 The program requires filing between February and August 1 and annual reapplication The supervisor of assessments office notes about 2000 eligible elderly homeowners in the county with Carbondale township hosting many beneficiaries General Motors donated the millionth South African made car to Port Elizabeth Community Chest.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Jackson County
Supervisor of Assessments
Murphysboro
Vanceil Reames
Reames
Carbondale Township
General Motors
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
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