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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2004
Page
1
Column highlights Carbondale council preparing for a key vote on a city center project. Also notes John A Logan College summer enrollment at an all time high and Unity Point administrators set to retire. Court Report lists felonies from six counties. The boundless prairie feature appears on page 2A.
Outside today expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s and light winds. Tonight remains mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies and highs around 90 with southwest winds about 10 mph.
Utility crews from AmerenCIPS Verizon and Mediacom work daily to install lines for new homes businesses and road projects along the Illinois 13 corridor in Marion Herrin Carterville and Carbondale. Officials say the region is booming with strong demand, prompting staffing and contractor adjustments to handle the load.
Eldorado police arrested three adults for operating a meth lab on July 9 after a tip of ether odor. Four children under age two were removed from Amanda J. Brooks and Terry G. Lay, both Eldorado residents, along with Brannon Randall of Shawneetown. All three face four counts of drug related child endangerment, attempt to manufacture meth, possession of drug.
A concise safety briefing outlines direct risks to children from chemical exposure during meth production, indirect neglect from addicted caregivers, and hazards from toxic debris left by discarded labs, highlighting child protection and community health concerns.
UMWA calls for a nationwide two day memorial shutting all union mines as Horizon Natural Resources seeks to cut health care benefits for more than 3,000 Southern Illinois miners. Judge William Howard in Lexington, Kentucky is to rule on Horizon’s bid to terminate benefits and void contracts, threatening jobs and negotiated protections for active and retired miners. Leaders including Cecil Roberts plan to lead rallies with Horizon miners and supporters amid bankruptcy proceedings.
Union County State's Attorney Dale Grasher says the crash investigation on I 57 remains open and charges may be pending against one driver. Emergency crews move forward as responders resume community service after the tragedy. Jason Kyle King, 31, of Cypress, is named in related reports.
Jason Kyle King, 31, of Cypress, allegedly drove the wrong way on Interstate 57 on June 19, colliding head on with a carina convoy bound for a family reunion in Arkansas. Five people were killed, King's condition remains critical as Union County State's Attorney Dale Grasher says the investigation continues.
Southern Illinois report notes former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka will not run for the U.S. Senate leaving Illinois Republicans strategizing with little time. Kirk Dillard is considered a possible candidate to replace Jack Ryan and challenge Barack Obama in November.
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