LIHEAP aids Southern Illinois as heating bills rise
Franklin County coordinates prepare phase two enrollments for LIHEAP assisting residents facing high energy costs. In September the first Franklin County enrollment at Crosswalk drew about 350 applicants mainly elderly and disabled. The program serves three counties with funds averaging around 452 dollars per household, varying by home type and household size.
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Illinois
Crosswalk
Rutherford
Williamson County
Marion
Jefferson County
Mount Vernon
Food Pantry
West Frankfort
Franklin, Williamson
Jefferson
Jackson
Monroe
Perry
Randolph
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
Steeleville
Debbie Thies
Marion council near decision on new city commissioner
Marion Mayor Bob Butler and Commissioners Lannie Gribble Jay Rix and Dog Connell remain in talks over replacing the late Bob Boyt as city commissioner. A third candidate may be chosen by next week. Also discussed were a potential city administrator position and possible water sewer rate increases amid a small general fund surplus. The council approved a $1000 contribution to Marion Main Street to support bringing the Vietnam War Moving Wall memorial next summer.
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Marion
Bob Butler
Lannie Gribble
Jay Rix
Dog Connell
Bob Boyt
Butler
Rix
John Goss
Gribble and Connell
Bob Owens
Carbondale
Steve Hale
Hale
Marion Main Street
Southern Illinois residents join Delta Leadership Institute cohort
Four Illinois leaders Bill Bonan Tracey Glenn John Gulley and Angie Hampton were chosen for the Delta Leadership Institute among 36 participants from eight states. They met at the University of Alabama September 11 13 to study regional history and issue shared challenges. Future sessions occur in New Orleans Memphis and St. Louis with a Delta Regional Authority conference set for June in New Orleans.
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Southern Illinois
Delta Leadership Institute
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Illinois
Bill Bonan
Community Bank
Peoples National Bank
Harrisburg
Tracey Glenn
Williamson County
Golf USA
Marion
John Gulley
Franklin County
Angie Hampton
Egyptian Public and Mental Health Department
Hampton
New Orleans
Memphis
St. Louis
Delta Regional Authority
Congress
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Gulley
Repair work planned at Illinois 13 and 37 intersection
The Illinois Department of Transportation warns motorists near the Illinois 13 and 37 junction in Marion of upcoming repairs starting Oct 1. Work will be in stages with at least one through lane open. initial closure affects northbound Illinois 37 south of Illinois 13. Detours, message boards, and delays expected. alternate routes urged. Herrin City Council proclaims three commemorative weeks including 1957 state champion Tigers. A requested three way stop at East Clark Trail and Brandyville Road is rejected after only six accidents since 2000. Ellis Lodge 1146 wins Mayor's Award for raising 40424 for crippled children.
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Marion
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois 13
Ilinois 13
Illinois
Illinois 37
Herrin
Herrin Tiger
Herrin Tigers
East Clark Trail
Brandyville Road
Stu Ridings
Herrin Ellis Lodge
GM UAW strike ends with four year labor pact
A tentative four year contract ends a two day GM strike. The agreement creates a union administered VEBA for retirees health care and commits capital investments in U.S. plants including Fairfax in Kansas City. It allows wage-structure changes for new hires and bonuses in place of raises while ratification by members awaits.
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Kansas City
General Motors Corp
United Auto Workers Union
Fairfax
Kaw
U.S
UAW
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Group
Rick Wagoner
United States
Gary Chaison
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Chaison
VEBA
Toyota
Honda
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Karnak
Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac
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Union Counties
Tarafasci
Thesouthem
New Marion
John D. Homan
John.homan
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Ron Gettelfinger
Detroit
Fai
W. Plaza
Carterville
WilkeWindow.com
Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc
Christian E. Rudolph, M.D
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Harrisburg Community Health Center
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Pemrat Unger Pali Center
Cedar Court
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