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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 2004

Page

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Inside State Lawyers Hope Evidence Sets Convict Free

Page 4A reports lawyers believe asserted evidence may exonerate a convict. The item highlights ongoing legal efforts and attempts to overturn a verdict.

Funding for Southern Opportunity Returns in doubt

Budget fights between Gov. Blagojevich and House Speaker Madigan threaten $110 million in Opportunity Returns projects for Southern Illinois. Local officials fear cuts to 45 regional initiatives, including tourism, job training at community colleges, and support for coal. SIUC would gain significant benefits if funded.

Southern Illinois Rod Blagojevich House Mike Madigan Opportunity Returns Blagojevich SIUC

Marion eyes Sugar Creek Lake plan to avert water limits

Marion officials seek a rainy summer to keep the 230 acre lake supplying 2 million to 2.5 million gallons daily for 16 000 residents and local businesses. Water Commissioner Robert Connell warns average rainfall isn’t enough and droughts strain supply. See Marion page 3A.

Sugar Creek Lake Marion Illinois Robert “Dog” Connell Marion City

Edwards Favored Among Kerry Running Mate Picks

The AP Ipsos poll finds Sen. John Edwards favored by registered voters as a possible Democratic vice president pick, but a Kerry Edwards ticket ties with Bush Cheney and does not outperform Kerry against Bush in head to head matchups.

Edwards Kerry Washington John Edwards John Kerry Associated Press Kerry-Edwards Bush Dick Cheney Ipsos Public Affairs Sen D-N.c

Lawmakers weigh in on RLCD problems in Illinois

WHITTINGTON Local legislators monitor Bend Lake Conservancy District amid a state audit and federal investigations. The ALCD board fired General Manager Gary May on May 27 after a 5-2 vote, following prior dismissals of Kevin Davis amid $500000 in questioned funds. Davis received a $250000 payout and the district spent over $350000 on legal fees in 2008. Board refuses to explain May’s firing or timetables for a replacement. State Sen. Gary Forby co-sponsored the audit, urging scrutiny while a move to elect board members gains traction.

Kevin Davis Davis May ALCD Gary Forby Dbenton RLCD Forby

Ambulance Delays May Have Cost Brain Surgery Patient

In Belleville Illinois an 85 year old retiree Fred Andricks died after a 40 minute ambulance trek to a St. Louis center as a local hospital stopped performing brain surgery. The swelling from a head injury proved fatal the next day.

Belleville Fred Andricks St. Louis Andricks

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