Chester mayoral race in Chester pits Macieski against Gardiner
Incumbent mayor Macieski and alderman Gardiner clash over city government control in the April 7 Chester election. Both tout full time service and hours, with Macieski proposing continuation of programs and a merit system, and Gardiner pledging to restore council control and scrutinize the gas utility. Gardiner highlights youth work via Scouting and Chester Sports, while Macieski notes employment needs and expanded recreation as priorities.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Chester
Stanley A. Maciejski
Carl H. Gardiner
Ward 1
Macieski
Randolph County
Gardiner
Maciejski
Chester Mental Health Center
Menard Correctional Center
Chester Sports, Inc
Murphysboro honors man who saved worker life
Murphysboro honors Wayne Attig for saving a co worker during a plant accident. Mayor Bowers compares his actions to earning a silver star in the military. City council also approves low bids for four 601 program projects including street, sewer, and water work. They raise garbage collection rates 15 percent and schedule an April 11 auction of surplus city property plus a spring cleanup from April 11 to 26.
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H.B Kopolowitz
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Lastour Corp
Wayne Attig
Michael Bowers
Attig
Evansville Cement Finish
Evansville
Ind
Ace
Hickory Street
Du Quoin shopping center grows with two new leases
Wayne Oestmann of Clark Trail Development Inc. says two independent, non chain tenants have signed three year leases and will move into the Du Quoin area shopping center in about 60 days. They will occupy about 3,000 square feet between the drug store and the shoe store, leaving about 10,000 square feet available.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinois
du Qoin
Wayne Oestmann
Clark Trail
Johnston City residents plan protest at housing authority meeting
Johnston City residents oppose a low rent housing project and will attend Williamson County Housing Authority’s 7 30 p m meeting at 601 N Sixth St Paul Road 1801 N Pine St to present petitions. About 25 people are expected to attend claiming the project will lower property values after the authority acquired an option in December to buy a five acre tract bordered by Benton and Pine Streets.
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Johnston City
Williamson County Housing Authority
Sixth St. Paul Road
N. Pine St
Roach
Benton and
Pine Streets
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Menard
Vienna Center
Secretary of State
Sparta
Kaskaskia
Wiggs Excavating
Benton
Ace Excavating
du Quoin
Sigferts
Dieserts
Southtown
DuQuoin
Illinois State Board OF Elections
Herrin Supply Company
Traidprpd
RID Raddo Rad TV
Eran Main
Alea Coleman
Childrens’ Shoes
Val
Ladies Shoes
Msak Ideal
Sacu Ie
Eam Oe
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