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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2007
Page
10
Kevin Fox, once jailed on charges of sexually assaulting and murdering his daughter Riley, testifies in a Chicago federal civil rights trial. He recalls his father's somber news, a brutal four mile creek recovery in June 2004, and details a 14 hour interrogation alleged to include threats and deceit.
A new law revises the distribution formula for the 911 surcharge across the region, boosting local 911 boards funding. The 75 cent wireless charge remains the same to consumers, but 58 cents will go to 911 systems while 3 cents go to the Illinois Commerce Commission and 14 cents to a carrier fund. The change reflects many calls being wireless and aims to improve location of calls.
Franklin County dispatchers moved calls from field lock boxes after a router outage disrupted service. Each exchange handled by one dispatcher in vehicles, maintaining 911 coverage across 27 communities and three centers including West Frankfort PD, Christopher Central Dispatch, and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Williamson County reported the outage had less impact, with minimal disruption to 911 routing.
City council discusses funding requests and directs staff to review Attucks youth programming funding while also approving a $1 base cab fare hike. Dec. 17 cab fare rises to at least $3.50. A moment of tribute honors Rosemary Berker Crisp and Linz Brown, longtime civic advocates.
The Roberts Smart Shop dress shop, a pool hall, and the police department occupied the northwest room and second floor in later years. In 1948 Teen Town began operations. labor unions used space. Stein praised cornice arches and windows as innovative. Mayor Butler endorsed landmark designation to preserve heritage for future Marion residents.
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