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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2004
Page
1
Column ONE reports that nearly half of candidates refuse to divulge their positions in a statewide survey. The item appears on page 3A and reflects a trend of limited disclosure among campaign hopefuls.
A summary of multiple railroad derailments in Perry, Johnson, Franklin and adjacent counties between 1994 and 2003. Incidents include spillages of coal and hazardous chemicals with evacuations and no injuries reported. Nearby resident Harold Parker stays unfazed by the proximity of tracks.
State police data show Illinois crime declined for the ninth consecutive year with violent crime down 7.7 percent. Murders fell 6.8 percent and aggravated assault dropped 9 percent, robberies 6 percent, and criminal sexual assault 4.6 percent. Burglary and arson slipped 3.9 and 5.4 percent. motor vehicle thefts fell 6.7 percent. Lt. Lincoln Hampton cited better information sharing and new I CLEAR database as factors. Southern Illinois mixed results noted in Williamson County.
Herrin Hospital's 16 million expansion remains on hold after the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board filed an intent to deny the Certificate of Need. SIH officials report no official reason for the denial but hint the move followed the discontinuation of 24 hour care at Miners Memorial Health Center.
Murphysboro faces tight finances as the city contemplates raising licensing fees for bars including liquor licenses pool tables cigarettes jukeboxes and arcade games. Mayor Williams notes many rates haven’t risen in up to a decade as officials compare to nearby cities and press for possible increases to balance the budget.
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