29 Jun 2002
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2002
Page
1
A Jackson destination hosts a GIS meeting as part of the Monday agenda in Murphysboro. The item appears on the 1B page of today’s edition alongside regional notes and weather outlooks.
Local listing notes a $5,000 opportunity within the Inside Business and Classified sections. No further details provided in the visible teaser.
The University Mall in Carbondale will undergo major renovations after BayView Financial Trading Group bought it for 17.5 million from Bank of America Property Inc. Demolition starts Monday on the east end to clear space for an eight screen Kerasotes cinemaplex with stadium seating. Two new big box retailers sign on, food court moves to the northeast near SIH offices, and a marquee entrance will be added between the theater and new stores.
Claire O Brien reports on the Conquest for Christ Gospel Choir in Carbondale. Founded by Linda Scales in 1997, the group now includes 12 singers aged 18 to 25 and four musicians. They rehearse on Thursdays and aim for professional status as a ministry. The choir has evolved from a teen and young adult community choir into a focused gospel ensemble.
In the Giant City K8 district a three year effort to curb bullying supports a state law funds and district policies. PRIDE coordinator Debbie Thomas explains the program teaches Polite Respect Integrity Dependable and Encouraging others to do the same to reduce school violence and identify at risk students early.
Lee A. Daniels resigned as Illinois Republican party chair to limit damage from a state funds misuse investigation. He will stay as House minority leader while the central committee elects a new chair on July 8. The move follows Attorney General Jim Ryan turning over a federal probe of House GOP employees doing campaign work for pay.
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