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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 2001
Page
14
Herrin Illinois district will issue more than 3.3 million dollars in bonds to cover overcosts of a 14 million high school project and 10 classroom additions. Superintendent Mark Collins says costs exceed expectations but not tax impact beyond about 20 dollars a year on a 60 000 dollar home with homestead exemption.
Finance committee approves over 70,000 in cuts to county programs and weighs redistributing savings to offices. A 16 percent rise in Blue Cross Blue Shield premiums may trigger employee premium sharing. Meeting at courthouse tonight to decide funding and health plan changes.
The Doughboy WWI statue, weighing 25 tons and central to Herrin's city seal, may be moved from its park to a more prominent downtown site. Officials cite funding, demolition of an old gas station, and EPA clearance as key steps, with support from the American Legion and mayor.
Prosecutors allege multiple burglaries across Union County with charges against Rowan for incidents between February fifth and ninth. Witnesses including Front Street Cafe co owner Richard Cooley and Karraker Feed proprietor Susan Karraker describe damages and reopening costs while denying seeing Rowan at the scenes. The trial, testing the lack of physical evidence, continues through Monday.
Murphy compares the Office of Coal Development to DCCA, saying both aim to create jobs and economic prosperity. He cites a $3.5 billion coal incentive package, bipartisan support, and timing as key to progress. External factors and environmental concerns shape outcomes, but he expects new plants and continued mining activity, with four new jobs for every mining job.
Costa defended the plan while Edwards Landers Mills and Di Riley voted no. Tindall Blankenship Daum and Riggio supported it. City officials have studied citywide trash pickup for nearly two years. Residents currently hire haulers individually and six providers operate, increasing alley wear. The plan promises half the monthly trash bill for residents but opponents warn seniors may struggle and small haulers face hardship.
Crab Orchard Superintendent Lyle Dee Ozment says a settlement with board members and teachers is hoped for soon. Officials plan a new school building as the current facility, 65 years old, is in need of replacement. Architects await total construction cost from the Capital Development Board and residents are urged to back a spring referendum for support.
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