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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2012
Page
10
The Illinois House passed a measure banning cellphone use while driving 62 to 53 with exceptions for hands free devices and emergency calls. Moving violations would apply for violations, with potential license loss after three incidents, and the bill now heads to the Senate amid opposition warnings of nanny state overreach.
Three inmates escaped Bond County jail in Greenville. James Hickman and Joshua Frith were found in Sullivan County Indiana during a traffic stop six hours after the break. They fled in a stolen car linked to Carlyle mayor. A third escapee, Brian Wilt, was later found near Carbondale. Illinois State Police and U.S. Marshals probe ongoing.
Governor Pat Quinn requests 235000 for fiscal year 2013 to fund the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission as it pursues claims related to former Chicago police Lt. Jon Burge. The panel, formed in 2010, has faced funding cuts, staffing gaps, and stalled case reviews while 110 claimants await action.
Friends of the Herrin City Library host the 17th annual pancake breakfast March 17 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Herrin Senior Citizens Center. Tickets are 4.50 in advance or 5 at the door, with under five admitted free. Proceeds support library activities and programs. call 618-942-6109 or visit the library for details.
The committee seeks an injunction to remove the measure from the March ballot and place it on the November ballot while fixing the ballot question. A hearing is expected in Union County court early next week if filed today. Lick Creek District attorney Tim Denny will review the injunction to decide next steps.
D Benton representative Forby proposes a bill to bar the governor from overturning legislative decisions to close state facilities. He cites Tamms Correctional Center in Alexander County with over 12 percent unemployment as a local job loss example and says the measure aims to empower lawmakers before a Senate vote anticipated by end of March.
Townsend a St. Louis native and Carbondale Community High School teacher for 10 years has led a program with two grand champions in the last marching season a state ranked music department and multiple top 10 finishes. He credits students saying the kids drive success and motivate high level involvement.
City Manager Kevin Baily said Carbondale police found the incident a minor accident and sent a report to DCFS and Jackson County State's Attorney Mike Wepsiec, who was away for a funeral. DCFS spokeswoman Kendall Marlowe confirmed an investigation, while Crymes and Broombaugh described the injuries to a deaf 30 pound child, raised concerns about who was responsible and the bruises and scratches observed.
Blood drive runs 3 to 7 p.m. at Murphysboro Youth and Rec. Center 1818 Walnut St. Call 573-339-4896. A 7 p.m. meeting at Carbondale Township Hall 217 E Main St. Shawnee Chapter of Illinois Audubon Society hosts Tony Gerard on amphibians of Southern Illinois. call 618-521-0789.
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