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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2003
Page
1
A Du Quoin man was arrested in connection with Perry County drug activity as the day’s news highlights expand across Marion Carbondale Mount Vernon and state education layoffs. High school air activities in Carbondale and a murder plea report in Marion accompany weather outlook and national crime notes.
The Southern Illinoisan lists subscription contact 800 228 0429 option 2 and 24/7 online service at www thesouthern com. The paper notes it won the Illinois Press Association General Excellence Award in 2002.
Norman Dale Sloan, 55, a paralyzed man from Freeman Spur, was rushed to the VA Medical Center in St Louis, delaying a fitness hearing for his second trial on the 1996 shooting death of Mary Ann Sloan. The appellate court ordered a new trial in 2000 after ruling hearsay about motive was improper. Sloan’s medical condition, including pressure sores from prolonged wheelchair use, has repeatedly postponed proceedings.
Dozens of children filled the library to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and launch the summer reading program. Children’s librarian Pat Luebke praised the timing with summer activities and the appeal of the series to both boys and girls. The event featured a magic show by Chris Egelston and a Harry Potter character look-alike contest.
With the Mega Millions jackpot at 140 million dollars, lottery agents in Southern Illinois report rising business. Friday the 13th produced no jackpot winner while the grand prize for matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball was 115 million. Over 1 million players won some prize. SEE LOTTO / PAGE 2A.
Governor Blagojevich announces a state buying club for prescription drugs offering an estimated 25 percent discount to seniors. The program, funded by a 25 annual membership and pharmacy cards, aims to reduce costs amid ongoing talks with drug companies and a federal Medicare drug benefit push.
Two correctional officers were assaulted over the weekend at Illinois facilities, with hospital treatment required for all victims. AFSCME officials say the incidents followed union calls for immediate DOC changes in handling inmate attacks on guards.
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