Local News Fund Aims to Keep JALC Tuition Low
The John A. Logan College board approves a working cash fund financed by $1 million in bonds to help maintain low tuition. President Harold O Neil leads the plan with administration and trustees citing Illinois law allowing such funds. Ray Hancock notes details of the bond sale and fund setup.
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Nancy Weil
Southern Illinoisan
John A. Logan College
JALC
Harold O’neil
Illinois
Ray Hancock
Hancock
Ciple
Anger and grief span years in grieving stories
The piece follows several bereaved individuals eight years after infant Jeremy’s death, detailing how anger persists and heals vary. Experts note grief stages can overlap and that cultural values affect support, with Mary and others recalling guilt, blame, and the need for forgiveness as part of coping.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jeremy
Mary
Illinois
Venita Janello
Carbondale
Ann Higgerson
Marion
Mike
Suzanne Eddingfield
Clarice A. Schultz
St. Francis College of
Ms. Schultz
Schultz
West Frankfort Hears Rezoning Decision Tonight
The West Frankfort City Council may scrap East Main Street zoning changes or hold a public hearing to comply with state law after the Illinois Municipal League said the council violated requirements by approving changes without a hearing. Mayor Orville Nolen and commissioners described the reform as a first reading and pledged a hearing date.
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West Frankfort
East Main Street
Illinois Municipal League
Orville Nolen
Nolen
IMS
Herrin police off picket line
In Herrin a stalemate over city police contract shows movement as Local 372 members removed informational pickets in front of city hall and during HerrinFest. President Gurley said action tonight on a city ordinance could revive talks and address a unilateral pay scale change costing 1700 dollars.
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Pete Rosenberg
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Local 372
City Hall
Greg Gurley
Gurley
Police Department
HerrinFest draws 20000 but wants more parade entries
HerrinFest chairman Charlie Groves said the sixth annual four day carnival drew about 20 000 people with strong crowds for Saturday's parade but turnout for parade entries was lower than hoped. About 2100 was raised for the Herrin Jaycees. Contests named civic entry Shriner Nut's and Bolts best theme Herrin Business and Professional Women's Club best marching unit Stephanie's Pettets best band Herrin Junior High School best specialty unit Bald Knob Passion Play best drill team Civil Air Patrol and Herrin Boys Scout Troop 85 sponsored by the Herrin Knights of Columbus. Baby contest winners were William Bulliner Amber Jeralds with 46 babies entered. Top girls and boys winners across age groups received savings bonds and gift certificates from local banks and businesses.
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Shriner ‘Shrine Nut’s and Bolts
Herrin
Stephanie’s Steppettes
Herrin Junior High
Bald Knob
Civil Air Patrol
Herrin Boys Scout Troop
Herrin Knights of Columbus
William Bulliner
Amber Jeralds
Kristin Thompson
Brittany Zumbanien
Tiffany Huff
Tiffany Holland
Amber Jerards
Frances Knapp
Joshua Russell
Nicholas Paisley
Matthew Kcus
T.J. King
Ryan Rodger
Herrin Security Bank
Bank of Herrin
Kathy
Feud over road closure sparks county court dispute
A lawsuit targets Johnson County Highway Superintendent Jesse Johns over the closure of Old Dodd Lane. Audis Gould of Vienna claims the July 1984 hearing notice was not properly given and seeks a final hearing and official road status. Neighbors cite a long dispute with Earl Stewart over fencing and access.
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Larry Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Johnson County
Jesse Johns
Johns
Vienna
Audis Gould
Dodd
Buncombe
Gould
Shirley Stewart
She
Earl Stewart
Stewart
Amy Sullivan
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Illinois Supreme Court
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Marie
Murphysboro
Richman
Bracton Lockwood
John Clemons
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David Watt
Watt
Cairo
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S
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Dwest
HUD
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HerrinFest
Charlie Groves
Groves
Herrin Jaycees
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