Butler Emphasizes Forward Move on STAR Bond Project
Marion official Butler outlines ground breaking in 10 to 11 months for the STAR bond project noting challenges in attracting a major destination business. He stresses keeping existing jobs, expanding commerce, and using tools like TIF districts while highlighting sales tax as the city’s main revenue source. He condemns vicious campaigning and defends FOIA sessions as business aids.
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Butler
Illinois
Marion
Fire damages home in Herrin obituary note
Bob Newman credited fire fighters for their diligence in salvaging house contents after a blaze at a Herrin residence. He said the workers were careful to cover items such as clothes and band instruments. The article appears to be a local obituary note with reaction from Newman.
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Workmans
Bob Newman
Sal
Newman
James Smith dies near Anna at 56
James Smith, 56, died Wednesday March 23 2011 near Anna. Arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
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Anna — James Smith
Anna
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home
Jonesboro
Forum Tackles Deficits and Housing in Carbondale
Six candidates discuss equitable budget solutions and housing. Monty backs boosting economic activity and housing authority use. Riley warns taxes hurt residents yet seeks new funding. Jackson urges resident safety livestyle and celebratory city ethos. Wester-Mittan proposes tax-body review and SIUC, SI Health partnerships. Williams favors lower property taxes and stronger code enforcement. Election date set for April 5.
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Jackson
Monty
Riley
Wester-Mittan
Jack
Carbondale
Thesouthern
Wester- Mittan
SIUC
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Williams
Government meetings across several towns set this week
Carbondale Elementary School board meets at 7 p.m. at the administrative center Carterville school board gathers at 6 p.m. at the Intermediate School Galatia school board convenes at 7 p.m. at the high school Jackson County Insurance Committee meets at 4 30 p.m. at the courthouse Murphysboro Johnston City Council meets at 6 p.m. at city hall Perry County Housing Authority board at 6 30 p.m. 120 S Walnut St Du Quoin Saline County Board at 7 p.m. Eldorado High School Saline County committees at 6 30 p.m. Eldorado High School Union County Board at 8 30 a.m. Jonesboro Community Center
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Carbondale
Carterville School Board
Galatia
Jackson County Insurance Committee
Murphysboro
Johnston City Council
Perry County Housing Authority Board
S. Walnut St
du Quoin
Saline County Board
Eldorado High
Saline County
Eldorado High School
Union County Board
Jonesboro Community Center
Today's Events in Carbondale and Marion
A schedule of community activities across Carbondale and Marion includes Parent training at Thomas Elementary for special education families, Family Fling at Carbondale Community High School, a Carbondale Middle School dinner fundraiser for Crime Stoppers, Emery Brothers Skating Rink in Marion with grade-specific attendance, a Science Café at Science Center University Mall on biofuels, Angela Rowe interior design presentation at Little Egypt Arts Centre, and The Great Collaborators gospel blues and jazz concert at Rend Lake College with tickets priced at $5.
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Carbondale Middle School
Grand Ave
Carbondale
Emery Brothers Skating Rink
N. Court Street
Marion
Marion Unit 2
Creal Springs
Science Center
University Mall
Little Egypt Arts Centre
Angela Rowe
Decorating den
Rend Lake College, Inc
Great Collaborators
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Center For Medical
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Eifeta
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