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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2004
Page
1
A car bomb in Iraq killed ten people and left a body in a orange jumpsuit found at the scene. Authorities described the discovery as part of ongoing violence in the region.
SIU leaders discuss extending health benefits to partners of gay and lesbian employees mirroring actions at Western Illinois University and the University of Illinois. President James Walker says trustees show interest, but final decision rests with him as he addresses the mechanics and implementation.
Southern Illinois University may offer health benefits to homosexual partners of employees. Western Illinois University and University of Illinois already extend such benefits to partners. Under those programs partners buy private health plans and are reimbursed up to a set limit by the universities.
Local authorities protest Illinois use of a 75 cent monthly E 911 charge diverted from the 911 fund into the general fund to cover a $5 billion budget deficit. Law enforcement and emergency groups warn that rural dispatch centers rely on the fee to locate wireless callers and improve 911 services. Beck Carroll says funds will ease the deficit amid tough fiscal choices. See cell / page 2A.
Local report indicates John Magera of Carterville may be featured in a six minute portion of the USA Network show Making the Team. The program spotlights athletes attempting to make the Olympic team across archery triathlon judo taekwondo and fencing. The air time is Saturday at 9 a.m. Central. Page 2A.
Law enforcement officials argue the state diverted funds from a wireless phone tax earmarked for 911 improvements to balance the 2004 state budget. Becky Carroll, governor’s spokeswoman, notes the 911 fund is among 600 special funds with unspent excess money.
Governor Rod Blagojevich and legislative leaders reached a tentative education funding agreement on Thursday night, signaling progress toward a state budget. Illinois schools could gain more than the earlier $350 million target, with emphasis on distributing funds between the general state aid formula and mandated programs. House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President Emil Jones noted partial progress amid lingering debate over per pupil spending and a remaining $40 million gap in a $54 billion budget.
Mount Vernon moving to examine a local medical malpractice ordinance. Mayor Milt Lees will meet today with officials from Good Samaritan and Crossroads Community Hospitals to discuss a home rule approach modeled after Marion and Carbondale. The meeting weighs practicality and potential benefits for Mount Vernon.
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