Reckless drivers could face homicide charges under new law
A new state law permits homicide charges against reckless drivers. Other notes mention traffic slows on U.S. 51 near SIUC, Croslin Orchard ceasing peach growth for 40 years, Fallujahs mayor office transfer, and a forecast calling for partly cloudy skies with showers possible.
Rend Lake district approves 250000 settlement for ex manager
Rend Lake Conservancy District board voted to pay former manager Kevin Davis a 250000 settlement to avoid lengthy litigation after a forensic audit alleged misappropriation exceeding 500000 and mismanagement of funds. A 35000 settlement was also approved for Nancee Paul, Davis’s administrative SEE SETTLEMENT PAGE 2A
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Settlement Brings Bittersweet Feelings to Davis Family
Jane Davis, wife of Kevin Davis, former Bend Lake Conservancy District general manager, calls Friday’s settlement with the board bittersweet. She says they have been through a lot and will make it through. See Davis on page 2A.
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Painter takes over Salukis as coach with overseas trip in mind
SIU introduces Matt Painter as the new men’s basketball coach after Bruce Weber departs for Illinois. Painter leads the Salukis through the first of 10 practices in Davies Gym, aiming for an August overseas tour. He notes the shift from assistant to head coach brings focus and responsibility, but praises players for knowing the system and handling the routine.
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SIUC union to discuss 29 possible layoffs
The Association of Civil Service Employees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday to review 29 potential layoffs tied to an 8 percent campus budget cut. Union president Ruth Pommier said the discussions aim to gauge options as notices may go out mid July, impacting students and services.
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Bush and Rice defend CIA cleared SOTU claim
In Entebbe, President Bush and national security adviser Condoleezza Rice said the CIA cleared the State of the Union assertion Iraq sought nuclear material from Africa. Bush cited a speech cleared by intelligence services, while Rice added the CIA cleared it in its entirety.
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