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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2011
Page
1
Gusts topping 50 mph fueled numerous grass fires as trees fell and power lines failed across the area. Meteorologist Jayson Wilson cautioned the worst is over though gusts lingered, with a severe weather forecast warning of hail torential downpours and possible tornadoes today.
Victims in Southern Illinois are targeted by sweepstakes frauds as scammers call repeatedly until they drain savings. Authorities say elders are lured with promises of prizes and forced to pay upfront fees before any winnings.
The Illinois House and Gov. Pat Quinn clash over a state budget, with the House proposing a 33.2 billion FY2012 plan that funds agencies at 23.8 billion while Quinn holds a 26.9 billion spending fund. The governor warns against radical cuts to education and stresses public safety health care and education.
Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard addressed about 120 attendees at the Carbondale NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet in the Civic Center. He said Illinois remains split between healthy prosperity and poverty, warning the cycle harms children. He cited 15,000 Jackson County residents in poverty and rising teen deaths and pregnancies.
The Illinois 13 southbound bridge over Illinois 13 in Marion begins a two month project to replace a deteriorating deck and perform improvements. Southbound entrance ramp from westbound 13 will close temporarily and traffic will be reduced to one lane. The work paves the way for a larger IDOT project in 2012.
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