Inmates testifying end lengthy Marion lockdown hearings
Thirteen days of inmate testimony concluded with accounts of beatings harassment and suspended religious ceremonies at U S Penitentiary Marion. About 50 inmates testified since January as part of a class action seeking to end the prison lockdown and curb deemed excessive force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Landis
Southern Illinoisan
U.S
Marion
Friederich
Carbondale
Nancy Horgan
Donna Kolb
Horgan
Carbondale moves to list Woodlawn Cemetery on Registry
Mayor Westberg says National Register listing will not change Woodlawn Cemetery but offers recognition for a century of history. The cemetery hosted Illinois first Decoration Day service in 1866 with Gen. John A. Logan as speaker. Council endorsed the listing plan. McNerney to prepare application for September consideration. Memorial Day events May 27 may include Illinois preservation officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern
Illinois
Waterloo
N.Y
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Logan
Westberg
Carbondale
Michael McNerney
Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council
National Register
David Kenney
Illinois Department of Historic Preservation
Woodlawn
Grant could boost Carbondale CBD improvements
A $50,000 state grant sought by Carbondale would fund a revolving loan pool to aid exterior improvements in the old central business district. Private matching funds and a 5 percent loan rate would back loans for downtown buildings, with initial focus on five to eight structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Central Business District
Old City Square
First National Bank & Trust Co
Gail White
Izing
White
Don Monty
Rhodes Burford Furniture
South
Illinois Avenue
University Avenue
Oak, Washington and
Walnut Streets
Main Street
Washington Street
Airport board approves tentative 1985-86 budget
The Southern Illinois Airport Board approved a tentative 1985 86 budget of 484 490 with a 7 percent expense rise and 4 percent revenue gain including 2 8 percent from taxes. Manager Gary Shafer said tax revenue remains under 25 percent of total income as the airport aims for self sufficiency. An operations and revenue fund plan, a 50 000 year end surplus, and a two year audit contract were approved. The next meeting is April 23 with Aviation Day on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Strack
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois Airport Board
Paul Schoen
Gary Shafer
Nance
Dycus, Schmidt and Bradley
Carbondale
Don Brewer
Brewer
Man Sought in Car Kidnapping Attempt in Murphysboro
Murphysboro police seek identification of a white male who forced a 17-year-old girl into a car at knifepoint Tuesday near North 16th Street, then released her unharmed. The man drove an older blue car. a composite sketch was made from the victim’s description.
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Murphysboro
North 16Th Street
Maddox to resign as county supervisor of assessments
Judy Whitson Maddox will resign March 29 from her county supervisor of assessments post after an appellate ruling upheld her firing in 1983. She cites personal reasons, while Commissioner Woolard notes professional observations after her return. officials consult with the state Revenue Department on filling the spot. Rend Lake College trustees approve tuition hike to 21 per semester hour, citing revenue needs amid static local taxes and farm land reassessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Whitson-Maddox
Williamson County Board
Rend Lake College
Rend Lake College Board of Trustees
Harry J. Braun
Subsidence bill would raise mine coverage to 100000
State representatives Jim Rea and Bruce Richmond joined Democrat colleagues to propose increasing mine subsidence insurance from $50,000 to $100,000. They argue repair costs have risen sharply since the program began seven years ago, and $50,000 is no longer adequate for partially destroyed homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rea
Dchristopher
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Richmond
Beer gardens return to Carbondale amid regulatory concerns
Carbondale Liquor Control Commission approved new openings at the Pinch Penny Pub and a potential reopening at Miss Jeri-Lyn's while transferring licenses. Rules demand a six foot wall, lighting, no live outside entertainment, and immediate music shutdown if police complaints arise. Other actions included license transfers for On The Island Pub and Holiday Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan Beer Gardens
Carbondale
Carbondale Liquor Control Commission
E. Grand St
W. College St
Jeri-lyn Comparon
Richard Delloma
Commission
Neil Dillard
Pinch Penny Pub
John Karagiannis
Keith Tuxhorn
Karagiannis
Dillard
Council
Patrick Kelley
S. University Ave
Olympic Industries Inc
Somchai Thipkhosithkun
E. Main St
Russell Tuthill Tuthill Inc
Houseworth Carbondale Motels Inc
Court orders gag order response due by Monday
The Illinois Supreme Court ordered Union County Circuit Judge D D Bigler to answer by Monday a challenge to his gag order. The move comes as The Southern Illinoisan and the Illinois News Broadcasters Association seek review of the order barring media from naming a juvenile in a November shooting death. The case, with appeals from the Illinois Press Association and Gazette Democrat, may prompt the judge to file a reply within seven days if the court grants a favorable request for a quick ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Supreme Court
Union County
D.D. Bigler
State Supreme Court
Herb McMeen
Murphysboro
McMeen
Illinois News Broadcasters Association
Supreme Court
Bigler
Laura Seleck
Mill Creek
Fifth District Appellate Court
Mount Vernon
Steve Young
Illinois Press Association
Gazette Democrat
Anna
The
Press Association
the Gazette
Hospital abortion policy under review as board delays decision
The hospital board will reflect over the next week before announcing a March 29 decision on abortion services. Physicians circulated petitions, activists plan a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Interfaith Center in Carbondale, and organizers say broad community support exists for the pro choice position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maroney
Ing
Interfaith Center
Carbondale
Barbara Moore
Illinois
Religious Coalition For Abortion Rights
Muriel Hayward
Boardman
Phyicians
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Covington
Ralph Friederich
Michael Lorick
Lorick
Bruce Wallace
Pierre Plaxico
Tyrone Thomas
Thomas
Kid
Friderich
John McCutchen
Woodlawn Cemetery
W. Elm St
Freddie Clutts
Makanda
Clutts
Bill Dixon
L.E. Cecil Construction Co
East Walnut Street
Lewis Lane
East Main Street
University Mall
Kmart Plaza
Denny & Sons of
Tuck Tape
Illinois Ave
Airport Board
Williamson
Kelley
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