18 Jun 2002
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2002
Page
1
Column overview notes interest in spiders as heroes while public sentiment remains cool. Other items include a Perry County building permit plan, a Taco John's owner in a loan program, Rend Lake College clock tower proposal, and bishops accountability remarks by Wilton Gregory. Also mentions murder conviction in a dog case and Andersen verdict impact. Weather outlook shows partly cloudy days with mid to high 80s temperatures.
Ground was broken for a $5.6 million State Police district headquarters in Du Quoin to replace a 67 year old building serving seven counties. The 33 150 square foot facility will house patrol investigations communications and forensics and is slated for completion in August 2003. Governor Ryan called it a modernization benefiting District 13 and related counties Franklin Jackson Jefferson Perry Randolph Washington and Williamson.
The U S Supreme Court 8 1 decision broadens free speech rights by invalidating an Ohio village law requiring door to door solicitors to register and obtain permits with fines up to 100 dollars. Marion Illinois mayor cites local peddler license as tool to curb pressure and ensure honesty while protecting residents.
In Union County a bright new children’s waiting area with a Big Bird mat Dr. Seuss books games and a TV replaces a broom closet outside the upstairs circuit court. The ribbon cutting featured State Attorney John Bigler IL Bar Association member Eric Long and Child Advocacy Center director Vicki Duncan.
AP reports a Center for a New American Dream survey finds nearly 60 percent of youths aged 12 to 17 nag their parents after a no, averaging nine nags. About a third feel pressure to buy, and over half say purchases boost self esteem, with 55 percent usually getting their way.
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