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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2004
Page
9
Today’s events run through Saturday at the fairgrounds featuring 4-H livestock judging, antique tractor show and pull, horse races and show, carnival rides, four wheelers and go carts, demolition derby, auction, food and fireworks. Phone (618) 643-3801.
Government bodies meet at Carbondale city hall Murphysboro county jail and Perry County office along with Vienna and West Frankfort programs. Readings at West Frankfort Public Library and Fort Massac Living History weekend feature Massiae Marines. Fundraiser auction for St Jude at Herrin Eagles. Summerfest book sale and markets at Coello and Herrin. Bus drive and marketplace details appear with contact numbers.
The Southern Illinois University board of trustees meets Thursday at SIUC School of Medicine in Springfield before the 2004 fall term. They will not discuss the 2005 budget, though a 30 day plan to cover gaps is floated. SIU plans to use locally held funds to cover payroll if state funds are delayed. Authority figures warn of possible funding cuts if the budget is not resolved. Kaiser notes the situation is uncharted for SIU and higher education. The timetable hinges on final budget numbers, with a board review expected by September.
Du Quoin and Dowell battle over who will build and control a new water line along U.S. 51. Dowell secured a $350,000 CDAP grant to install a 10 inch line to Illinois 14, while Du Quoin proposes a south line. Mayors cite fears of revenue loss and regional expansion as tensions rise.
In Carbondale the planning commission opens a 7 p.m. public hearing, with a special council session at 5:30 p.m., to consider Richard Parrish’s request to amend zoning sign rules. The aim is to authorize a freestanding sign for the M.P Land Trust on property near Illinois 13 and Giant City Road, potentially including Kohl's in the sign frontage.
MARION The Marion City Council approved an ordinance regulating recovery in medical malpractice lawsuits under home rule. Lawsuits from Marion must be filed in Williamson County Circuit Court. The measure includes a loser pays clause to curb frivolous filings, aiming to ease rising malpractice costs. Local doctors praise the move saying it could stem physician exodus from Southern Illinois. Carbondale followed with a similar ordinance, approved 4-1.
Carterville 16 year old Thomas Dustin Hale faces first degree murder charges along with residential burglary and home invasion in the February 3 death of 86 year old Inez Catherine Washburn of Carterville. Defense attorney Larry Brooking seeks a Cook County medical examiner as an expert and a continuance granted by Judge Ron Eckiss. The alleged break in occurred January 9 when Hale, then a Carterville High School sophomore, forced entry at Washburns residence.
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