03 Jun 2002
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2002
Page
1
Column notes a Creal Springs teacher ends a 33 year career on retirement, with brief context from the local page. The paper also lists items from Jackson County GIS funding needs, Pinckneyville school addition plans, and a statewide roundup of crime and terrorism items.
Murphysboro police progressed in the weekend shooting death of Kenji L. Tipton 23 at Bridgewood housing project. One shooter aided by three others, investigators know at least three identities. autopsy done, no arrests yet. State’s Attorney to hold briefing soon as residents call for safer streets.
In Carbondale yellow warning notices target 12 vacant Deer Lake lots and local rentals for weeds and tall grass. Code official Tom Redmond says seven day mowing deadlines trigger city mowing at a cost to owners of about 70 dollars. Reinspection then possible citation and fines, tenant fines in rental properties.
Springfield lawmakers approved 123.8 million dollars in pork barrel projects within the state capital budget despite calls to tighten spending. The added projects, funded by borrowing, aim to cover priorities in districts but cannot avert layoffs or tax increases. Senate and House leaders argued over the anti deficit move as they face a 1.55 billion shortfall.
A forest blaze burning over 1000 acres near Double Trouble State Park led to the evacuation of about 500 homes in Berkeley Township and Beachwood. The Garden State Parkway remained closed on the east side as crews halted forward spread by nightfall. One house burned, nine structures were damaged, and vulnerable residents were evacuated from Crystal Lake Heathcare and Rehab Center in Bayville.
A fire erupted at Buckingham Palace forcing evacuation of hundreds during Queen Elizabeth II's 50 years on the throne festivities. The London Fire Brigade reported no royal family members inside and police said the blaze was not deliberate. The incident interrupted preparations for a star studded celebration.
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