Downtown Carbondale redevelopment plan proposed by consultants
The proposal by Urban Programming Corp and Real Estate Research Corp of St. Louis seeks to relocate Illinois Avenue to the railroad right of way and create a pedestrian mall between Cherry and Main streets. The Downtown Task Force approved the plan and asked for an engineering study to assess railroad right of way capacity for the highway.
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Carbondale
Urban Programming Corp
Real Estate Research Corp
St. Louis, Mo
Illinois Avenue
Rt. 51
Cherry
Main Streets
Test Set For Benton Illinois Hearing Tests
Electronic hearing tests will be given by a certified audiologist at The Holiday Inn Benton Illinois Friday May 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free tests with the latest equipment help determine degree of hearing loss. Diagrams show ear function and causes. Call or write Benton Hearing Aid Service West Frankfort Illinois 932 3158 if you cannot attend.
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Holiday Inn
Benton
Illinois
West Frankfort
Ruling Eases Double Tax for Mobile Homes in Three Counties
A state attorney general ruling likely ends the planned square footage tax in Franklin Perry and Randolph counties. Mobile home owners face only the traditional personal property tax this year, potentially saving about 145000 dollars. Jackson Union Williamson counties remain affected differently, awaiting court action.
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Franklin, Perry, Randolph Counties
County Mobile Home Tax Ordinances Ramp Up Revenue
Area reports show mobile homes taxed as real estate not ed as mobile, with 10 to 14 cents per square foot depending on age. Randolph County hired Joe Smith in January at an estimated 3000 salary to implement the levy. Friday was his last day. Perry County eyed 15 cents per square foot, costing about 2000 for supplies and notices. Franklin County halted a 15 cent levy order early Monday, likely saving money. Jackson County purchased a 200 ledger for use elsewhere. Officials say broader eligibility increases revenue, though many homes still move before bills due. Personal property tax data remains unavailable.
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Franklin
Perry
Randolph
Jackson
Williamson
Union
William Scott
Scott
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
Jackson County
Ron Briggs
Everett Bollman
Randolph County
State Supreme Court
Attorney General
Joe Smith
Smith
Perry County
Franklin County
Reminder Issued On Burning Ban In Marion
Commissioner Rex Presson reminded Marion residents of a city ordinance that bans burning trash from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. May 1 through October 31 with fines from 5 to 100 dollars. Garbage burning is prohibited at all times. Malaria is noted as one of the oldest infections in early Hippocratic records.
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Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Murphysboro
Marion
Carbondale
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
North 16Th Street
Walnut Street
Iinois
Rex Presson
Hippocrates
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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The
Zwice
Red Cross
Life Stride
Daniel Green
Crab Orchard Lake Mobile Home Sales
Hwy. 13
East Carbondale
E. Main
Zwick’s Ladies Store
TED & Gene’s
Thriftway
St. Murphysboro
Culver
Vera
Sheffield
GENSE
Zwick
North Park Avenue
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