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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 2011

Page

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Fireworks light up Southern Illinois July 4 displays

Crowds in Marion Carbondale Mount Vernon Harrisburg and Murphysboro joined Iva Gant and her grandchildren Dina Dakota and Tristin for July 4th fireworks. Despite Saturday rain forcing some postponements Rend Lake’s large show was canceled. many attendees recalled the delayed bells and booms of the night.

Illinois Marion Carbondale Mount Vernon Harrisburg Murphysboro Iva Gant Dina Dakota Tristin Christopher Tristan Kaboomie Rend Lake Steve Jahnke THE Southern Scott Belanger Haley Russell Street Park Belanger Ohve Jahnke Madison Palmer Madison Melissa

Illinois adopts death penalty abolition as of July first

Springfield reports new Illinois laws cover broad topics from taxes to antifreeze. Governor Pat Quinn signed the death penalty repeal in March, ordering life sentences for death row inmates. Jeremy Schroeder notes the change may go unnoticed as Illinois has not executed in over a decade.

Springfield Illinois Jeremy Schroeder Illinois Coalition To Pat Quinn Schroeder

Cutler man defends metal hauling work amid dispute

Cutler resident Martin Vuichard defends his metal hauling and recycling business as authorities clash over the interpretation of his “scraps” operations. He says he cleans up messes for the community and earns an honest living.

Cutler Martin Vuichard

Carbondale considers liquor sales in grocery stores

Newly elected Carbondale council members Jane Adams and Don Monty say grocery stores may still be allowed to sell beer and wine, despite last month’s inaction. They want public will reflected and urge continued discussion while some members oppose the idea. Local coverage notes past opposition from Lance Jack Corene McDaniel and Chris Wissmann. See Carbondale page 7A.

Carbondale Jane Adams Don Monty Monty Lance Jack Corene McDaniel Chris Wissmann Fritzler

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