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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2002
Page
1
The April 30 event in the Student Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is sold out. Doors open at 4 30 p m for vendor booths and displays before the two hour program begins at 7 p m. Thanks to The Southern readers for the strong demand.
An Iowa DNR wildlife technician releases a trumpeter swan in a private wetland area on Tuesday. The item contrasts with a separate AP note on obesity being declared a disease by the IRS for medical deductions, hinting at possible coverage implications.
Franklin County records show John Delbert Smith Jr. 30 of Thompsonville named chief suspect in Cassandra Blair’s disappearance near West City. He previously testified for prosecutors in a 1995 case where he acted as a drug courier for Armando Quintanilla, delivering 110 pounds of marijuana to Franklin County.
Washington Middle School in Johnston City has students sign a contract with school officials promising group rewards for meeting or exceeding Illinois Standardized Achievement Test standards. Incentives include movies, popcorn, music, dancing, pizza, computer access, and prizes throughout test days. One class is rewarded if it reaches state standards in a subject.
Federal grand jury charges allege Citizens for Ryan and two former top aides operated as a corrupt campaign enterprise. The probe cites use of state employees and public funds for political purposes during Ryan’s secretary of state years, though Gov George Ryan faces no charges. Scott Fawell and Richard Juliano named in the indictment. broader context links to a for bribes licenses inquiry.
Springfield lawmakers remain in a holding pattern on changes to the death penalty while Gov. George H. Ryan's Commission on Capital Punishment reviews the issue. House and Senate leaders avoid firm positions as the moratorium on executions continues, with no set date for a commission report.
A brief outline lists upcoming topics for a spring agenda series including Sunday coverage on overview taxes and casino riverboats Monday home security Tuesday AFSCME Today telemarketers and the death penalty Thursday education and Friday local legislators.
Police were called to Allen Wynn's home near 1 a.m. after a crisis left him armed. Five hours of negotiation led Wynn to surrender his handgun and be turned over to mental health services. Family credited Chief Deaton's calm negotiation. No charges known at this time. Capone the dog was unharmed.
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