Column One Inside Nation Former adviser says Bush soft on terror before Sept 11
The Southern Illinosan reports Column One Inside Nation credits a former adviser with claims that President Bush showed leniency on terror threats prior to September 11, highlighting prewar pressure and policy contrasts. The piece frames the pre Sept 11 security debate through a critical partisan lens, citing unnamed sources.
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Pledge Debate Sparks Illinois School Choice
Andrea Kampworth reports on how the Pledge of Allegiance may change after the Supreme Court rules on its constitutionality. Michael Newdow argues the phrase under God indoctrinates his child, while Illinois law requires daily recitation with opt-out allowed, prompting mixed views from educators.
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Job fair at JALC draws 650 plus seekers
John A. Logan College hosts its annual job fair with more than 650 expected attendees including students, career changers, and laid off workers. Dozens of employers present in fields from state and federal to health care and retail. Tim Culver of Johnston City, recently laid off, notes the difficulty of switching careers without experience. See JALC page 2A.
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Audit Finds SIUC Students Undercharged
The Illinois Auditor General report says SIUC Carbondale undercharged about 499 out-of-state graduate students in 2002-03, totaling roughly $77,000. The issue affected the 601 Continuing Education course, among 1,483 enrolled graduate students that year.
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Carterville Family Survives House Fire Overnight Blaze
The Carterville family narrowly escaped a nighttime fire that destroyed their home on Farris Street. Judy Faulkner woke to her son Adam screaming as an electric blanket in the attached garage ignited, forcing a frantic escape and the retrieval of his sister Emily while police and firefighters responded.
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At Home Health drops bid to reopen UMWA Hospital
At Home Health abandons its effort to reopen UMWA Hospital in West Frankfort after more than three years of work. IDPH says company president Pat Heibner withdrew via letter on March 23, ending a process that included a 90 day extension granted last December to meet state guidelines.
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