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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 2008
Page
9
SIU police are probing an armed robbery on the south pedestrian overpass above U.S. 51 around 8 p.m. Monday. A student said two black males in hoodies robbed him of keys wallet and cell phone, then fled north. Victim not hurt. suspects described as in their late teens to early 20s. Call 453-3771 with tips.
Four Illinois congressmen condemn VA handling after an inspector general report found disarray in Marion's surgical care line and 29 FY2007 deaths. Senators Durbin Obama and Representatives Costello Shimkus call for swift personnel actions, full disclosure, and stronger safeguards while the VA launches an Administrative Board of Investigation and notes former leaders will not return.
Jackson County Clerk Larry W. Reinhardt and staff run a pre election test of about 100 voting machines over two to four days to ensure proper function by inserting test ballots. Illinois holds an early presidential primary with party nominees for U S Senator and all Illinois congress and state seats on the ballot.
Perry County moves toward development incentives as Pinckneyville eyes a Business District and Du Quoin advances a Tax Increment Financing zone. Economic Development Resources president Gene Norber described the district tool and its 1 percent sales tax funding, with exemptions for vehicles medicines groceries. Mayor Joseph Holder commented on alignment with the existing TIF program.
Southeastern Illinois College moves to a new 67 532 square foot building formerly the Alan Miller car dealership on seven acres. The extension will house technology and career development, boosting diesel programs and campus space while aiming to spur regional economic growth. closing expected in March.
Edwin Enterprises of Galesburg proposes 42 homes near Liberty Village off Old Illinois 13 West Westridge Place. The plan includes a new road access, sewage and water infrastructure funded by the developer, and covenants to keep units for senior residents. City planners cautious pending Planning Commission and City Council approval.
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