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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2007
Page
1
The Kevin Lucas Orchestra plans a bold show in Du Quoin featuring an experimental rock style. Local music fans anticipate a mixing of avant garde guitar sounds and rhythmic exploration, highlighting the group’s creative approach and live performance energy.
A 20 year old, Robert A Hawkins, opened fire from a third floor balcony at Von Maur in Omaha Nebraska killing eight and wounding five before killing himself. Police found a death by own action note at his home.
Jurors convict James A. Coulter, 46, in October 2006 shotgun murders of Jack Weston and Amanda Tope. Relatives express mixed feelings of relief and ongoing grief as they face the aftermath and memory of a son and friend. Family members say justice is served and vow to keep memories alive for grandchildren.
During closing arguments Franklin County State's Attorney Tom Dunn told the jury that the killings were partly driven by Coulter's wish to regain control over Amanda Tope after she left him in September 2006. The defense contends the evidence shows a different motive.
Springfield lawmakers say the coal development fund was emptied by Gov. Blagojevich s 10.2 million transfer to back CTA and RTA bailouts. Despite current projects protected, central and southern Illinois leaders urge restoration and consider bond financing to refill the fund as sessions loom.
SIU reported strong sales for the Saturday football playoff game against the University of Delaware. By mid Wednesday 6,600 tickets were sold as students benefited from donor blocks and price deals. SIU officials including Chet Savage and Megan Thacker noted renewed season-ticket holders and ongoing sales efforts.
SIU's Jerry Kill and 24 other college coaches are finalists for the 2007 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award honoring responsibility and excellence on and off the field. Winners receive 50,000 to support civic and charitable activities and 20,000 for their school's alumni association. Public voting ends December 15.
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