Carbondale dedicates Veterans Memorial Plaza wall
Nearly 150 people attend the dedication in Carbondale for the Veterans Memorial Plaza wall at Illinois 13 and Washington Street. City leaders praise service members while veterans like Cpl. Joshua Lipe share personal sacrifice. The project cost 16000 with total donations approaching 18547 and commemorates veterans from World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.
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RLCD Board to discuss May successor amid probe of funds
RLCD faces a Tuesday meeting to choose a May successor as general manager Kevin Davis is accused of mismanaging over 500000 of district funds. FBI and IRS investigations proceed with a federal grand jury planned. Board president Pete Micheletto, backed by Franklin County allies, will attend, despite calls for resignation. The agenda includes a tentative 2004 2005 budget and potential litigation.
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Carbondale to revisit malpractice ordinance proposal
Carbondale Council plans to revisit a proposed malpractice ordinance using home rule to regulate recovery. Marion recently passed a similar measure, while Carbondale's vote faltered as several members opposed the plan citing legality and venue restrictions. Critics warn the ordinance could discriminate and may not lower insurance costs.
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