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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2002
Page
3
A McLean County judge approved a 675000 settlement for the family of Shannon Smith 27 who police fatally shot after a July 24 2000 car chase. The accord ends two federal wrongful death suits by the family against three communities involved in the pursuit.
Chicago figures praise Mayor Richard M. Daley for urban renewal and development turning rundown areas into new condominiums townhouses and entertainment venues. Supporters credit his leadership with a transformed riverfront Loop and Navy Pier, while questions linger on a possible bid for another term.
Illinois towns curb leaf fires amid health and environmental concerns. Chicago area bans extend to Rockford, Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, Champaign and Decatur, while cities like Dwight and Kewanee face reviews. Vacuums, bagging, and composting grow as options. costs and budget limits shape choices.
Gov George Ryan moves Aurelia Pucinski from head of the Department of Professional Regulation to chair a state commission coordinating environmental rule changes. The position lasts until a successor is named, with no removal protection ahead of Rod Blagojevich taking office. Critics cite hires from her county clerk staff, including two with six figure salaries, as a source of discontent.
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