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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2004
Page
1
Brief world and local items listed across pages include Flight cancellations linked to al-Qaida fears, an Afghan air strike report of civilian deaths, and assorted community notes. Weather forecast indicates partly cloudy and mild conditions with showers possible Monday. The Southern Illinoisan promotes subscriptions and notes its award from 2002.
Springfield based reports say Governor Rod Blagojevich may trim state pension payments and shift costs to employees. Budget director John Filan cites review by outside experts while denying a suspension of payments. The plan may include asking union workers to cover more of their pension contributions.
Union County faces heated debate as board chairman Eddleman defends an updated animal control ordinance aligned with state changes. Critics cite Open Meetings Act issues while a federal order requires reinstatement of former officer Donna Hawk at $26,000 yearly.
Southern Illinois communities debate funding for microchip implants as part of pet adoption. Municipal officials fear higher costs and seek state guidance on integrating the procedure. Perry County has adopted revisions as part of broader Animal Control Act changes effective last August.
Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole blasts Illinois for slow review of a 750000 grant to buy land and start a new police station. Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter cites 16 months waiting on a 100000 grant for four patrol cars. Both accuse state priorities of funding a 6.5 million Chicago gay center over public safety and demand timely support for local law enforcement needs.
State Rep. Brandon Phelps proposes House Bill 3989 to allow 18 year olds to apply for a Firearm Owner identification card with no parent consent, arguing they can vote and serve in Iraq. A second bill, HB 3990, would cut FOID record retention from 10 to five years, arguing five years suffices. Illinois requires FOID cards for buyers or possessors of firearms.
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