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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 2006
Page
1
Barbaro leads at the front in Louisville as the horse secures a strong early position on the homestretch. Jockey rides confidently to set pace and press for early advantage.
Springfield lawmakers finish a $55 billion education heavy budget with no new taxes and a preschool plan for 3 and 4-year-olds while Gov Blagojevich faces GOP challenger Judy Baar Topinka. Republicans say they slowed costly programs and blocked major initiatives, citing efforts to pay bills and curb borrowing amid partisan divides.
Carterville based group DTS led by Dick Wallace plans a May trip to the Illinois state capitol to press for medical transport access for Southern Illinois residents. DTS, a 501 c 3 nonprofit, served about 39,000 cases yearly and mainly aided Medicaid and welfare clients with dialysis, cancer care, and doctor visits before its March 28 shut down over an audit finding. Wallace blames bureaucratic miscommunication between IDHFS divisions for the closure, arguing the department had approved mileage proposals since 2000.
A pupil created a weather themed art piece credited to Jeanie Harmon from Unity Christian School. The work features interpretation of seasonal patterns and atmospheric imagery showcased in the school display.
Williamson County Regional Airport will begin service to Chicago Midway via Quincy and Decatur, sharing Great Lakes Airlines service in a 3.2 million project. Airport manager Doug Kimmel credits sustained efforts by local leaders including State Rep. John Bradley, saying the move could come by summer and boost Southern Illinois' economy.
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