U S Drops Resolution to Shield Troops From Charges
Column One Inside Nation reports the United States abandons a resolution aimed at protecting military personnel from potential war crime charges. The item covers national policy and defense implications.
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Outside TODAY Weather Forecast Summary
Today expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s and south winds near 10 mph Tonight turns partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s Light winds Friday brings partly cloudy skies and highs around 80 with north winds near 10 mph This weather page appears in The Southern Illinoisan on page 8A
Governor calls for special session in Illinois
Gov. Rod Blagojevich orders a special legislative session to tackle the budget with a focus on approving a new budget by July 1 to avoid a government shutdown. He notes medical malpractice reform could follow, while Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson cautions about potential shifts in talks.
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Blagojevich calls for special session sparks mixed reactions
Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s plea for a special legislative session today draws optimism and worry among Southern Illinois officials as Illinois nears the 2005 fiscal year start. The region awaits Springfield action and pages 3A coverage.
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Second deadly crash in three days claims family driver killed
Alisa and Lloyd Crow and their 71 year old son Christopher were driving home when a 26 year old Murphysboro man Andrew L Kemper slammed into their Jeep on Illinois 127. Kemper died and the Crow family sustained injuries with two flown to St Louis hospitals.
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Zeigler 11 Mine Sale Doubt Looms Near Coulterville
Horizon Natural Resources reports a bankruptcy court approved sale procedures for assets but Zeigler 11 Mine near Coulterville is not part of the asset purchase agreement. Wilbur L. Ross led Newcoal LLC would acquire a major share of HNR assets, though Coulterville remains subject to third party bids.
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Southern Illinois landfill expansion plan eyed near De Soto
The Southern Illinois Regional Landfill north of De Soto seeks to expand from 113 acres to 256 acres to add 15 to 20 years of capacity, expanding the site off U.S. 51.
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Deadline looms for Southern Illinois landfill expansion permit
Jackson County faces a potential $30,000 monthly loss and a 50 percent rise in waste collection fees if the Southern Illinois Regional Landfill diverts waste. IEPA expects a permit by Friday but reviews, groundwater and earthquake concerns, and engineer consultation leave it uncertain. Republic Services plans contingency if the permit misses Friday. diversion could begin by July.
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