Eight seek Herrin park board seats in April election
Seven candidates vie for three six year terms on the Herrin Park Board with Bruce Holliday unopposed for a two year post. Incumbents Bob Hardcastle and Eldon Wiswell seek six year terms along with Victor Ritter and Jim Barham. Three others Gary Massetto Terry Hughes and Dorothy Rancilio seek four year unexpired terms while McCollum did not file. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm April 3 at the Girl Scout Cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelah Scalf
Herrin Park
Bob Hardcastle
Eldon Wiswell
Victor Ritter
Jim Barham
Gary Massetto
Terry Hughes
Dorothy Rancilio
Les McCollum
Bruce Holliday
Hardcastle
N. 12Th St
Hardcastle’s
Aquarium
Herrin
Herrin High School
Big firms press tax protests over faulty rates and budgets
Tax protests are most common among large entities such as railroads utilities and real estate firms. Taxpayers must pay bills first then protest within 30 days by filing a court action or board review. In 1972 eight Jackson County protests totaled 31 514 on 233 556 bills led by railroads and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Board of Review
Jackson County
St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Missouri Illinois Railroad
Missouri Pacific Railroad
G. M. O. Railroad
Natural Gas Pipeline Co
Illinois Central Railroad
Central Illnois Public Service Co
CIPS
Illinois Central
Railroad
Tax protest cases highlight itemization and settlement delays
The article explains how tax objections over itemized levies delay funding for municipalities and the state. It notes that protests often target unitemized town and general fund levies, with potential refunds for homeowners if protests succeed. Judge Richman cites frequent compromises between protesters and taxing bodies to avoid court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Illinois Supreme Court
Ilinois Supreme Court
Sand Ridge Township
Sand Ridge
Board of Auditors
General Assistance
General Assistance Fund
Richman
State Department of Revenue
Jackson County
W. S. Brandon
Brandon
Carbondale Township
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Wiswell
10Th St
Uate
du Quoin
University of Illinois
Champaign- Urbana
Ritter
Barham
Orchard Dr
Massetto
E. McKinley St
Sandy
West Frankfort
Murray State University
Murray
Terry D. Hughes
Kane Dr
Hurst Bush School
Southern Illinois University
Hughes
14Th St
Park Board
Rancilio
Holliday
N. 7Th St
Standard Oil Co
Carbondale Community High School
Williamson Park
South 16Th Street
Gary Massette
Dorothy Rancilie
Ann Silverberg
Northwestern University
Southern Illinoisan
Richard Richman
London
Mike Stranks
The
Agricultural Development and Advisory Services
Holland
Belgium
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
North 16Th Street
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
First National
First National Bank and Trust Company
Carbondale, Illinois
South University
FDIC
Chevrolet
Lewis
Herrin and
W. Frankfort
Marion
CCHS
Cchs Central
N. Springer St
Guidance Department
S&s
Mederela
Bob Doerr
Motorola Sales & Service
Marathon
de Soto
Westmore Plaza
Marion, Ill
Dell Parts
OUR
Dremel Moto Tools
XACTO
Tom Ashman
RED Devils
Gale Williams
Murphysboro, Illinois
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