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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2004
Page
1
In West Frankfort a dermatologist becomes the new owner of the city hall building, signaling a local repurposing move. The transfer affects city planning and heritage site use, with officials outlining potential community access plans and future renovations.
Outside TODAY partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90 with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. TONIGHT partly cloudy with lows in the mid-60s and northwest winds around 10 mph. THURSDAY partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Weather details on Page 8A.
Chester police charged Timothy Ward 17 and two male juveniles with burglary and criminal damage to government property after extensive July 4 weekend vandalism at Chester High School. Ward is jailed. juvenile cases opened. prelim hearing set for July 29.
Emergency responders faced large overtime costs after the Union Pacific coal train derailment near West City on I 57. More than 100,000 vehicles were rerouted through two lane roads as crews worked for hours to clear the mess. Police and fire units logged over 140 hours at the scene with Red Cross and local businesses aiding. The incident closed four lanes but caused only one minor injury and reopened after extensive coordination. District 13 covered seven counties with all personnel on site. See Train page 2A.
Murphysboro City Council approved a resolution supporting Carbondale and Marion efforts to cap pain and suffering awards in medical malpractice suits. Aldermen Costa and Brown opposed. Mayor Williams said city lacks funds to fight in court and expects the ordinance to be tested. Brown declined further comment.
The Carbondale and Marion city councils approved two medical malpractice ordinances to spotlight rising insurance costs. The Chicago Tribune featured an independent editorial on the so called revolt by these communities, noting the Southern Illinois reform effort.
Carbondale City Council plans a second review of the Emma C Hayes daycare. A five month effort by a mayor formed panel produced a recommendation report completed June 24 and slated for public release for at least four days, with agenda packet delivery by Friday. The report was provided to council on July 9 under confidentiality, as residents prepare for discussion.
City officials in Carbondale plan to release findings from a mayoral review panel on the Burma Hayes child care center. The panel recommended reducing enrollment and staffing levels. Three daycare providers participated in related discussions with the city about operation and oversight.
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