Southern Illinois Officials Say No Wide Security Changes
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge cited Operation Liberty Shield after a national alert shift from yellow to orange. Southern Illinois agencies report no broad procedure changes but urge calm and vigilance, with local leaders stressing ongoing post 9/11 safety measures at airports water systems and public sites.
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Iraq
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Salukis fans push on despite war talk at raffle
SIUC students voiced mixed views on delaying Salukis basketball amid rising war tensions. Jessica Rossina counted only 13 raffle tickets in an hour, blaming the $45 price on low turnout rather than fear of war. Jason Miller and Aaron Mattox urged continuing daily life and supporting the NCAA bid.
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Salukis
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Hoffman Plan to Split SIU Aims to Cut Bureaucracy
State lawmakers weigh a plan to divide the Southern Illinois University system to gain political and economic influence. SIU President Office advocates say central offices serve a legitimate function while splitting upper administration could cost over 4 million dollars. The bill cleared a partisan Higher Education committee and moves to the House floor with uncertain voter timing.
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Pinckneyville students weigh war and world fears
Pinckneyville high school seniors in Dave Brunty’s government class discuss Bush’s war ultimatum and the Iraqi threat. They largely back the president, express concerns about weapons, terrorism, and potential global backlash, and debate civil liberties and security near Scott Air Force Base and local sites.
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Jackson County
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Kilquist
Springfield
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Roy Owens
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Jim
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Plumlee
Brunty
Perry County
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St. Louis
Southern Illinois University
Madison Hagene
America
Eubank
Hagene
Veterans speak in Southern Illinois on war and duty
Veterans from Southern Illinois share mixed views on war and the Iraq action. Baker recalls a tank battle in Korea and urges action to prevent attacks, while others like Madigan Brittain Miller and Dorris emphasize duty, frustration over delays, and support tempered by concern for troops and protests.
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Iraq
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Harrisburg
West Frankfort
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Carbondale
American Legion Post
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Vietnam
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Southeast Asia
Llost
Carbondale Council rejects antiwar resolution vote
Carbondale City Council voted down a proposed antiwar resolution amid a charged meeting. Protesters filled the hall, chanted We Shall Overcome, and claimed the vote reflected disrespect while city staff and officials argued the resolution opposed the war yet supported service members. Some attendees planned a public forum with Mayor hopefuls, while others lamented not speaking at the session.
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Corene McDaniel
Janet Vaught
Maggie Flanagan
Flanagan
McDaniel
Dillard
Mike Neill
Brad Cole
Glover
Human Relations Commission
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