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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2011
Page
1
The United States and European nations launched cruise missiles and airstrikes against Muammar Gaddafi forces and air defenses in Benghazi and across Libya. Gaddafi vowed to defend Libya while warning that international intervention risks regional danger and civilian harm.
Local photographer Amanda Roberts partners with Think Pink Photography to donate a sitting fee and prints to breast cancer survivors. She hopes more women will accept the help and capture positive memories after their fight.
The crisis reverberates beyond borders as Germany orders the shutdown of its 58 nuclear reactors and Illinois officials, including Governor Quinn, reassess energy policy. Amid global debate, U S support for nuclear power faces renewed scrutiny following past and present government testimony and regulatory safety emphasis.
Gov Pat Quinn seeks education funding cuts and targets the 44 regional superintendents offices once county wide. Officials estimate 13 million in savings from ending state support, while noting some positions may be mandated and could be continued if local districts pay.
In Focus gathers local expert views on whether nuclear power is worth the risk versus reward. The Opinion section weighs safety, costs, and energy goals, reflecting a community-wide discussion on future electricity sources.
Southern Illinois sits between the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones with three power plants. Ameren runs a coal plant at Joppa and a gas plant at Grand Tower while Southern Illinois Power Cooperative operates a coal plant on Lake of Egypt. Plants meet built seismic criteria but face worst-case quake risks.
A regional superintendent statement credits quiet, effective work. The speaker, Matt Donkin, oversees Franklin and Williams, emphasizing diligence and understated performance. The excerpt portrays leadership values focused on results rather than publicity.
A government spokesperson states local districts can choose to fund new offices if they deem them necessary, signaling budget flexibility. The comment follows Governor Quinn’s budget office remarks on cost responsibility for local governance.
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