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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2004
Page
1
The gaming board selects Isle of Capri to develop a Rosemont casino, signaling a major local economic decision. Other items note stock market dips on terrorism fears, Bush Kerry politics debate, Spain probing Madrid links, and regional public notices including treasurer's unclaimed money returns and job moves at John A Logan.
Manpower Inc. analysis of Carbondale Marion area employers shows 30 percent plan to hire April to June while 3 percent expect layoffs. 67 percent expect no staffing change. County unemployment ranges from 4.8 to 12.5 percent, with statewide 6.2 and national 5.6. Gary Lane of Kurt Able Construction works on a new Carterville home.
Voters in Southern Illinois face competitive races for state’s attorney and circuit clerk in Union County, county commissioner contests, and a quarter-cent sales tax proposal. Turnout is projected around 27 percent by Union County Clerk Bobby Toler Jr, with Jackson County eyeing a half-cent sales tax referendum amid other Democratic nominations and U.S. Senate races. County Clerk Larry Reinhardt cites about 22 percent turnout and doubts the tax measure will boost participation, as polls run 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Local officials note many referendums and races across the region.
Karen Smith, 26, of Durham, pleaded guilty to burglary in a Murphysboro case that left her boyfriend Tyree Cunningham dead after an armed robbery. She receives 30 months probation and a 2500 dollar fine plus costs. armed violence dropped.
Anna officials discuss a preliminary plan to annex the Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center into city limits. The move would add about 300 hospital patients as residents and boost about 30000 annually in motor fuel and income taxes. The proposal hinges on state approval and waterline dispute outcomes, with hospital officials kept in the loop.
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