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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2011
Page
1
Catch up on last night’s action with SI Varsity stories and photos and regional recaps in the expanded sports section. Extra points and local highlights accompany the coverage.
Irene targets the coast from North Carolina to New York as warnings spread. More than 2 million people urged to evacuate while New York City's subway system shuts for the first time in a natural disaster. President Obama cuts vacation short amid fast moving warnings.
Southern Illinoisans flee inland as Irene prompts evacuation of travelers including Tammy Waters from Crab Orchard. Waters had arrived in New York City for a work conference and planned to stay until today before canceling plans after learning of the evacautions.
Du Quoin residents shaded by fire trucks and candy in Friday's Twilight Parade along U.S. 51 ending at the fairgrounds. Sherri Clark and grandchildren Nekeya Haley and Wendell watched, noting the parade has grown bigger since her childhood. A crowd included green Quinn supporters and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Schmidt rejected a request to intervene in the dispute between regional school superintendents and Gov. Pat Quinn who cut salaries in July. The ruling notes the governor's broad veto power and that pay stoppage affects 44 districts and aides, with Quinn arguing budget constraints and a focus on classroom funding.
John Schmidt of SancaMoN County Circuit Judge asserts the Illinois Constitution clearly grants the governor veto authority over appropriation items. This stance highlights the executive check on legislative spending and potential budget clashes within state government.
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