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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2002
Page
3
In Springfield a 4 by 8 foot re election sign torn loose by strong winds wrecked cars at a busy intersection. Robert Heid 74 and Carmen Allen 39 escaped injury with one car totaled. Bomke campaign insurer to cover costs. A lighthearted note on campaign quirks amid a looming primary.
Two Democrats with distinct careers compete for the 118th state representative seat in Southern Illinois covering Johnson, Union, Alexander, Pulaski, Massac, Pope, Hardin, Saline, Gallatin, Hamilton and White counties. Brandon Phelps, nephew of U.S. Rep. Phelps, faces Jay Williams, ex three term Saline County treasurer and county board member with The Chicago Tribune backing. Williams leads the Disabled Outdoor Opportunities Program for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and has used a wheelchair since age 12. Phelps has long been involved in regional politics since he was 14, supporting figures like Glenn Poshard and Larry Woolard. No Republican filed for the seat. Other district primaries in Southern Illinois show multiple uncontested races.
Kermit Harden, former Urbana school superintendent and ex Champaign County Board member, recalls his war years. An 18 year old at enlistment, he later spent months as a prisoner on Ile de Groix after a failed German surrender. He traveled to Samford University for a reunion and documentary interviews.
In the Chicago AP report four candidates, two Democrats and two Republicans, push different paths to Illinois attorney general. Birkett touts prosecutorial experience, Coleman civil-law strength, Schmidt extensive federal experience, and Madigan emphasizes advocacy and public-service work with youth and workers. All back fighting public corruption. positions diverge on death penalty and abortion.
The National Motor Museum Mint offers die cast replicas to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1931 Model A Deluxe Roadster. Each $10 piece replicates the 40 horsepower engine, rumble seat, dual-opening hood, and over 40 details, with a two per address limit.
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