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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2002
Page
1
Column notes a continuing Mega Millionaire promotion with 35000 printed, 15000 missed last Saturday, and a live Mega Millionaire auction set for July 20 at University Mall in Carbondale. The rest cites Illinois tartan bill HB4467 moving to the Senate, a bubbled child scene in LaPorte, and today’s cloudy to sunny forecast with temperatures mid 70s to around 80.
A local case ends with the offender freed while the survivor endures ongoing fear. The article, credited to Linda A. Kr, reports on the legal outcome and lasting impact on the victim in the Southern region.
Marie describes her daughter waking in terror and resisting comfort. The child also acts out at school and has written self loathing notes, revealing the impact of becoming a crime victim on a young girl.
Marion business owner Jim Skiersch of Mail Boxes Etc. faces about 900 in paper remakes for new area code materials while anticipating potential gains from increased copying services. ICC votes soon on a plan to shift most Southern Illinois to a new area code, with Metro East staying 618. The change may not take effect for years.
Atlanta AP reports no winner in Friday’s $220 million Big Game draw leaving a $300 million jackpot for Tuesday. Forty four players matched five numbers without the Big Money Ball to win $150,000 each. The new Mega Millions format will add New York and Ohio next month with odds longer and possible $500 million prizes.
Shawnee Amateur Radio Association members gathered at the Carterville Fire Department for Skywarn basics and refreshers. Meteorologist Kelly Hooper calls spotters the backbone of severe weather reporting, with volunteers covering Franklin through Jefferson counties in Southern Illinois.
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