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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2007
Page
1
A reader notes ongoing confusion over financial terms and reporting on page 6B, seeking clarity from the edition’s explanations. The column addresses common misunderstandings, outlines key definitions, and suggests how readers can verify figures used in money matters.
Illinois officials and project supporters plan to remain in state as FutureGen chooses a site for the 2 billion dollar coal-fired zero emissions plant. After Mattoon and Tuscola were finalists with two Texas cities in July 2006, an official announcement is due at 9 a.m. CST from the Alliance at the National Press Club in Washington. Representatives will reveal the final site selection amid tight security and silence.
A Jackson County Public Health Department meeting with bar and restaurant owners and citizens debated how the statewide smoking ban, effective January 1, applies to sidewalks, enclosed spaces, fines, and New Year’s Eve. Angie Bailey explained that rules are being written and not all questions have clear answers yet.
Marion officials approved Ordinance No 2177 targeting cannabis use and possession with penalties from 250 to 750 dollars. Police Chief Gene Goolsby reported 21 marijuana arrests last year rising to 32 this year. The measure, effective December 23, aims to deter small time offenders and plug gaps in the law.
Bob Brown recalls December 13, 1977 when a chartered airliner bound for Middle Tennessee State carrying 29 people including three Evansville players from Southern Illinois and first-year coach Bobby Watson crashed after takeoff from Dress Regional Airport.
Richard Fronek former fire chief and city commissioner in Du Quoin died Wednesday afternoon at 62 from natural causes. Diagnosed with esophageal cancer that spread to his liver he had resigned in October. Tributes praised his lifetime of public service and community leadership. Funeral services are pending.
De Soto Grade School artist Rylee D. Tindall created the day's weather art. The piece accompanies forecast visuals, reflecting school involvement in local weather reporting.
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