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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2002
Page
9
A schedule of public meetings across multiple towns including Anna Jonesboro Buncombe Carbondale Coulterville Crainville Cutler De Soto Energy Franklin County Herrin Murphysboro Johnston City Lake of Egypt Murdale Murphysboro Perry County Randolph County with times from 4:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. and venue details such as city halls water districts and libraries. More on page 28.
City officials announce Illinois 37 at Main Street in Marion will close for 10 days starting July 15 due to an IDOT resurfacing project shifting heavy truck routes to I 57 via IL 148. Police will enforce load limits with citations to deter bypassing side streets.
Marion Unit 2 schools run a summer Bridges reading program funded by the Illinois Board of Education. Marion and Carbondale districts coordinate 235 and 174 students, with Kim Brave and Linda Flowers leading sites. ESL classes expand offerings, and the program serves K through sixth grade plus some seventh and eighth graders, under a shared grant.
Estates of George and Geneva Phillips press for access to unused items held by the court as they seek settlements with surviving relatives. Eric Phillips, their son, was convicted of first degree murder in shotgun killings from November 1997. Lindsey Taylor was also convicted for encouraging the killings. Judge Ron Eckiss noted likely timing and advised coordination with State's Attorney Garnall to determine what can be released. The appeal process continues at federal level with Eric filing a new suit after state denials.
Perry County Treasurers says no residents have requested the extra 4 percent tax rebates by Friday’s deadline. Receipts from Jan 1 to June 30 were eligible after an misworded referendum created a seventh cent local tax. Despite warnings, no one has submitted receipts. officials warn processing costs are high and require proper documentation and a form.
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