SARS little concern in region an emerging illness
Health officials say SARS is new and information updates quickly. Diagnosis relies on travel history to Asia or contact with an affected person. No confirmed cases in Southern Illinois. officials report minimal public concern and ongoing provider updates. Nearly 60 deaths mainly in China and Hong Kong with quarantine in at least one apartment building.
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Castrale
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Asner Critiques Celebrities Speak Out On War
Actor and activist Ed Asner spoke at SIUC urging praise for outspoken critics of America’s post 9 11 wars. He questioned U S efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq and warned against leaders ignoring dissent. Asner compared Saddam Hussein to Adolf Hitler and reflected on sanctions and past strikes shaping Iraq’s plight.
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Sister keeps brother's murder case alive after 24 years
In Kentucky a sister presses for justice 24 years after the murder of Sharp. She alleges three men from Evansville tied to Best Way Construction were involved with disfiguring the body to hinder identification. She cites statements by the suspects and calls for their testimony while the police say no further accomplices are believed active in the murder.
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Illinois district funding crisis prompts talk on property tax burden
Educators on a Tuesday panel warned Illinois relies heavily on property taxes due to constitutional limits on income taxes. Carterville and Vienna district leaders urged reforms, arguing property taxes create disparities and threaten school funding.
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Lewis and Clark Bicentennial activities begin today
Illinois marks the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial with a sign ceremony at Old Shawneetown Bank at 10 a.m. A series of Shawnee Community College programs will feature talks on Lewis and Clark on the Ohio, dress, equipment and culture of explorers and Native Americans.
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Shawnee Community College
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Ohio
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SCC
Louise Ogg
Lewis and Clark
Alexander County
Nicole Neipert
Chicago man Rod Crater sentenced in Carbondale drug case
Rodney T. Crater known as Red and Boo, 27, of Chicago, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Benton to 235 months in prison, three years supervised release, and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to two counts of crack cocaine distribution. He sold crack to an undercover source in Carbondale on January 16 and 17.
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Boo
Chicago
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Crater
Spaghetti Dinner and Community Events This Saturday
All you can eat spaghetti dinner with raffle and country store runs 11 am to 6 pm at St Pauls Parish Center Johnston City 1104 Washington Ave Adults six dollars children grades school three dollars preschool free Carry out available Call 618 983 6254 Gospel singing benefit for the Oxford family 6 pm at Equality Social Brethren Church Equality Chicken n dumplins fundraiser at Lesser Community Building 11 am to 3 pm Adults five dollars children six to twelve three dollars Dine in or carry out 625 5767 Birdwatching trip Shawnee Audubon Society Union County Conservation Area refuge headquarters south of Illinois 146 and east of Illinois 3 8 am Saturday Call 618 564 2079 Bake sale Youth group fundraiser 9 am to 4 pm Saturday Crossroads Tabernacle Apostolic Church Hurst Bush Crossroads Call 618 987 2023
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Union County
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Hurst Bush Crossroads
Cape Girardeau Bridge One Lane Under Repair
The Mississippi River Bridge in Cape Girardeau will be repaired today weather permitting. The bridge will be reduced to one lane during work and motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
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