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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2004
Page
1
Column ONe State reports Blagojevich Jones and Madigan clash over the budget on page 3A. Other items note GOP progress on class action suit limits on page 5A and Likud rebels against a Gaza plan on page 5A. Lesser honors those who died for freedom on page 1B.
A 55 year old Chester man, Larry J. Kattenbraker, drowned after falling from a boat in Kinkaid Lake near Lost Lakes around 3 p.m. Family and boaters searched unsuccessfully until 6:54 p.m. when his body was recovered in about 12 feet of water. Authorities noted the area includes caves and murky depths.
Country performer David Lee Murphy returned to Herrin for the Festa finale delivering high energy sets of hits like Party Crowd Dust on the Bottle and Loco along with material from his Trying to Get There album The event drew a record crowd despite weather and benefited the Dr Jack W Murphy Foundation in his late father's memory Murphy praised hometown fans and noted his 1977 Herrin High School graduation as part of his long road to stardom.
George Workman a 12 year old could choose late nights and screen time but his father Steve Workman plans a busy summer to keep his mind sharp and body active. As a single parent he faces the challenge of balancing work and supervision while lining up activities for his children.
Southern Illinois power providers report capacity to handle higher summer loads with no expected curtailments. Tim Reeves of Southern Illinois Power Co op notes Lake of Egypt plant can supply 441 megawatts to 70,000 meters, exceeding last year’s peak needs. AmerenCIPS also foresees sufficient capacity with projected peak demand of 2,110 megawatts.
A Illinois Senate committee moved a medical malpractice reform package toward a floor vote. The measure includes expert witness rules and protections for doctors’ assets, requiring at least $1 million malpractice insurance. Critics from the Illinois State Bar Association oppose the asset protections.
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