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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2003
Page
1
A Carbondale bar is fined for illegal gambling activity noted on Page 1B while Murphysboro reports a new sewer plan, Carterville touts FutureGen as a prime site, and Franklin County nears 100 jobs. Weather calls for mostly cloudy skies with a 30 percent rain chance tonight and showers Thursday.
Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnall announced no criminal charges against the Herrin Elks Lodge or members after an Illinois Liquor Commission raid seized video gaming machines and more than $2,400. He said a deal directs the funds to local charitable organizations and community needs.
Carbondale mayor Brad Cole marks 100 days in office with a public plan he developed as a candidate. A consensus builder, he seeks to beautify downtown, attract business, and spur housing, unveiling a new plan on Sept. 2 and forming a citizen committee to improve downtown’s appearance.
Chelsea Renae Keener 18, Harrisburg high school graduate, died from massive internal injuries after being struck while on West Herrin Street early Saturday. Police seek witnesses. autopsy confirms vehicle collision as cause. Keener and classmate Jessica Mitchell recalled by friends at Harrisburg.
Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez announced in Baghdad that every American soldier in Iraq will serve at least a one-year tour with brief rest breaks and possible days at home. The claim contrasts with soldiers’ reports of unclear timelines amid daily guerrilla attacks and extreme heat.
Mount Vernon 11 year old Jordan McCoy cried as she learned she did not advance to the five member singing group on Fox television network’s talent search show American Juniors. After three months of singing and auditions she waited for the final group member named Tuesday.
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