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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2002
Page
1
The column notes a continuing Mega Millionaire promotion offering $55 000 in Mega Millionaire Money printed today while Saturday edition missed $35 000. Contestants collect play money to bid on weekly items and a live Mega Millionaire auction is set for July 20 at University Mall in Carbondale.
A 3 year old Winston Snyder reacts as a giant cockroach climbs his hand during the Bug Bowl at Purdue University as part of Spring Fest. The scene unfolded Sunday at the insect petting zoo set up for the event on campus.
AFSCME lawyers filed for a temporary restraining order in Johnson County Circuit Court to delay Governor George Ryan’s plan to close the Vienna Correction Center next month. The suit argues the Illinois legislature funded the facility through June 30 and questions the governor’s authority to accelerate closure amid the funding agreement.
Osamu Tsukimori reports on Danny Meyer bringing Blue Smoke to Manhattan after years of studying the barbecue belt. He collaborates with Murphysboro’s Mike Mills and chef Kenny Callaghan as New York regulators and neighbors pose challenges for real barbecue and smoke control.
Former state police deputy commander Earl Hernandez alleges Diane Ford, chief counsel in the secretary of state’s office, pressured him in 1998 to drop an inquiry into campaign work by staffers on state time. Indictments against Gov. Ryan’s aides are tied to campaign finance and bribery issues. Ford denies comment. Ryan’s spokesman defends her and notes the criminal case limits detail.
Taxpayers and preparers alike feel the strain as the federal tax code becomes more intricate. Postmark deadline is midnight tonight with some offices open late. H R Block manager Susan Nahlik notes more clients struggle with new laws and electronic filing demands. See Taxes page 2A.
A local group called Billionaires for Bush will stage a tax protest at the Carbondale Post Office on East Main Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Members will highlight wealthy access to officials while paying little in taxes, with some dressed as billionaires and bearing signs thanking others for paying their share.
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