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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2004
Page
1
Advocates press for expansion as a gubernatorial ally. The piece outlines expected support and potential policy moves, noting political figures backing the plan and possible hurdles ahead. Readers see the bets and stakes tied to a forthcoming decision timetable.
Peggy Wilkin, a 47 year old SIU Carbondale instructor, nears closing on a 1100 square foot traditional home on 3.8 acres outside Carbondale. Buyers flock amid record low mortgage rates, with rates expected to rise later as federal officials signal increases. The Illinois Association of Realtors reports rising existing home sales in the state.
Susan Easley of Murphysboro voices fear as statewide funding for Lekotek, a nonprofit support program for families of children with disabilities, is cut from the governor's proposed budget. She describes her daughters Michaela and Sarah and notes Lekotek helps them reach developmental milestones while lawmakers debate funding.
Southern Illinois community college and Harper College proposals to offer four year degrees drew swift pushback. Illinois Board of Higher Education chair James Kaplan and IC Board Chairman Guy Alongi warned the shift could derail the established two year model amid funding cuts.
In Carbondale a high school senior, Steven Wikel, warned a teacher he might not graduate and said he would kill himself. The piece notes factors like stress, friends, a part time job, and an on again off again girlfriend, reflecting on teen suicide prevention.
Spc. Jeremy C. Smits of Hyndman Pennsylvania, a member of the 372nd Military Police Company, was ordered to face a public military court in Baghdad on May 19 over Abu Ghraib abuse allegations. The decision follows international outcry after the first abuse photos aired April 28.
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