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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2007
Page
1
Local children prepare to enroll as Head Start programs open for the new term. Mothers and caregivers bring their youngsters to early education sessions focused on preschool readiness, social development, and budgeted community services.
About 200 of Carbondale Community High School’s 260 incoming freshmen attended orientation led by 10 mentor groups. Organizers say the session eases nerves and covers class locations locker use and study habits, with remarks from a Monster.com rep on effort and success.
Herrin officers are under state police scrutiny after an early morning clash with resident Derek Wynn, 24, outside his home. Chief Stu Ridings confirmed the inquiry while Mayor Vic Ritter called for proper punishment if officers are found guilty. State police PIO David Sneed did not return calls.
With hours left on a 60 day deadline Governor Rod Blagojevich had not announced if he would sign veto or amend the pay raise for state lawmakers. A veto would block about 5500 annually while keeping the rest of the $1 billion budget in place. Senate President Emil Jones voiced support for the raise saying lawmakers work long hours and have not had a raise since 2001.
In Union County Circuit Court in Jonesboro three suspects faced felony charges. Samuel L. Yates 31 and Laurie M. Yates 37 of Union County are charged in a bank robbery at First State Bank Dongola for 7500 dollars with armed robbery and armed violence charges. A separate case involves Brian Rodgers 28 of Anna charged with soliciting murder of his uncle in a will dispute. Yateses face minimum 15 years, Rodgers faces minimum 20 years. bond set at 250000 for the pair and 50000 for Rodgers. preliminary hearing September 4 and August 28 respectively.
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