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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2004
Page
1
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In Williamson County Court Judge John Speroni sentenced 42 year old Donald Wayne Tate to five years in prison plus two years mandatory probation for the hit-and-run death of 18 year old Chelsea Keener in Herrin. Tate faced up to 14 years. public defender had sought probation. The mother of Keener expressed relief though grief remains. Assistant state's attorney called the ruling deterrent. See death page 2A.
About 50 protesters from Victory Baptist Church gathered outside Stephanie's Cabaret in Carterville urging patrons to avoid the club. They vowed to remain nightly until the establishment closes, while manager Terry Eubanks said he will continue business as usual. The Rev. Rick Dawson said the community should stand up for their beliefs and hopes media coverage will recruit more supporters to picket. His son John Dawson appeared in a devil costume to illustrate the perceived influence of evil.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency granted a construction permit for Marion Ridge Landfill after four years of review and delays. The permit is contingent on Federal Aviation Administration approval, with local airport officials expressing skepticism about federal endorsement.
U S reps Costello Shimkus and Sen Durbin announced 265.3 million in defense funding to the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base to buy three C-40s and upgrade three C-9As at Andrews. The move preserves about 1,900 jobs and $27 million in regional economic impact, ensuring the unit's new mission and avoiding retirement.
Springfield lawmakers reacted with mixed views Friday as the General Assembly nears a FY2005 budget vote. Democrats criticized the plan raising per pupil spending by 154 dollars while diverting funds from vocational training. Sen. Martin Sandoval condemned shifting 30 million to a Sparta shooting range and state park projects, arguing math and reading programs lack funding. Rep. Roger Eddy echoed concerns as Education page note.
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