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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2007
Page
1
Mayor Brad Cole pulled a plan to grant the mayor sole power to award liquor licenses after a tense council meeting. About 10 residents voiced concerns, one was escorted out by a police officer, criticizing lack of transparency and checks on mayoral power amid fears of corruption.
In a 10 minute speech about 40 attendees Cole rejected corruption accusations and urged caution on a measure. He argued power is concentrated in the city manager and criticized others for seeking agendas over transparency. The note ends with a reference to an alcohol license on page 5A.
Judy Kee of Johnston City bought the inaugural pizza at the new Little Caesars in Herrin. She planned to pick it up for a houseboat trip on Crab Orchard Lake. Owners Charles and Jesse Keyser of Carbondale stood behind the counter as the event sparked a local pizza war.
Herrin locals see price cuts as Little Caesars opens as the fifth pizza shop, promising hot ready pizzas in 30 seconds and a $5 carryout model. Girolamo Pizzeria counters with a $9.99 two topping deal Sunday through Wednesday, betting on quality to keep customers.
SIU President Glenn Poshard announced that the board authorized payment of the August payroll for all SIU employees using locally held funds. The university says contingency reserves cover the payroll and warns continuation of the budget stalemate could threaten September payments. SIU Carbondale employs 5,300 staff. Edwardsville 2,300.
Firefighters police and emergency responders joined hundreds to honor James Shib Miller 43 killed in the line of duty after being struck by a bus while putting away equipment at a tractor trailer fire on Interstate 57. Family notes the outpouring of support has been overwhelming.
Captain Curtis Johnston of the Lesser Fire Protection District described days of emotional hardship for the fallen firefighter’s family. He noted the strong support from the community with food, assistance from other departments, and cash envelopes delivered to the family, plus strangers stopping by the fire station.
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