Reservist to stand trial for alleged abuse in Iraq scandal
Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt set the trial date at the Baghdad Convention Center for Sivits and six other soldiers. President Bush pledged a full fact finding, with those involved identified and held to account, as the case narrows toward broader prosecutions. Sivits is among the seven charged and may be a lesser figure, possibly providing evidence against more culpable soldiers. He is believed to have taken some of the photos that sparked the scandal.
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Iraq
Bush
Mark Kimmitt
Baghdad
Coalition
Sivits
Witkin
Wilkin
Home buying rises with low rates across southern region
The southern region saw an 11.5 percent rise in homeowners between 2002 and 2003, from 2358 to 2630, while statewide existing home sales grew to 121,018 from 114,601. Mary Schaefer of the group notes March and April look promising, and Gary Hill of Cherry Hill Realty cites rates around 6.1 percent for 30 year loans. He contrasts with former highs near 18 to 20 percent.
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Mary Schaefer
Schaefer
Gary Hill
Cherry Hill Realty Inc
Carbondale
Hill
Wilkin
Lekotek aid programs face budget cuts in Illinois
Archway Lekotek, serving nine southern Illinois counties, fears a budget cut from 690000 to 28104 will stall progress for differently abled children. Leaders stress toys and home visits boost skills, learning, and self esteem, with families relying on Lekotek for practical support and hope.
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Archway Lekotek
Illinois
Alton
Springfield
Lekotek
Archway
Prevention program aims to curb teen self harm in Southern Illinois
The article recalls Steve Wikel an 18 year old who died by his own action after a crisis. It traces family shaped warnings and the LifeSavers program started by Judy Ashby at Carbondale Community High School in 1987 now used at 24 southern Illinois high schools. The Illinois Strategy for death by own action Prevention Planning Committee formed in 2002 met in Carbondale to discuss a 10 point plan including teacher and counselor training and early warning sign recognition. Committee aims to move from writing to acting and will review the plan with educators clergy and health professionals in Carbondale University Mall.
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Judy Ashby
Carbondale
U.S
David Satcher
Southern Illinois
Ashby
Springfield
Chicago
Peoria
Sherry Bryant
Batavia
Illinois
Illinois Injury Prevention Coalition
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Bryant
Sapo
Illinois Strategy For
University Mall
Community colleges weigh four year degrees amid funding concerns
Illinois community college leaders criticize a four year degree plan citing fiscal strain from state funding and local taxes. Shawnee and John A Logan College presidents warn expenses and mission fit, while Harper College faces legal barriers requiring state law changes.
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Breuder
Illinois
Terry Ludwig
Shawnee Community College
Ullin
Ludwig
Shawnee
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Murray State University
Kentucky
John A. Logan College
Robert Mees
Carterville
Harper
Community College Act
Inaccurate photo attribution in Mother's Day tea image
The Southern Illinoisan incorrectly identified Joni James and her son Michael James in a Mother's Day kindergarten tea photo on page 14A of Sunday's edition. The paper apologies and notes the error.
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Michael James
Southern Illinoisan
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