Dumpster Divers Turn Campus Trash Into Cash Tradition
Stevenson, a five year novice at campus Dumpster diving, combs Quads Apartments behind dorms for non perishable items to resell or donate. Locals say the practice runs year round, with others like Lindy Jones and her mother turning trash into spoils to share with family and friends.
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Quads
Stevenson
Carterville
Wayne Wheeles
Carbondale
Lindy Jones
Murphysboro
Jones
Blagojevich Aides’ Hiring List Echoes Ryan Era Power
A Springfield report portrays Gov Rod Blagojevich’s hiring list as a Illinois political Who’s Who. The list shows sponsors across government including national figures and union leaders. Observers say the practice undermines his reform pledge and could affect the 2002 election dynamics.
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Springfield
George Ryan
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
U.S
Barack Obama
Dick Durbin
Southern Illinois Labor Union
Ed Smith
Blagojevich
University of Illinois- Springfield
Kent Redfield
Judy Baar Topinka
No easy fix for heavy schoolbooks burdening students
Illinois officials reject a push to require smaller textbooks and instead urge focus on backpack safety. Becky Watts of the State Board of Education says weight alone misses core issues as students carry water bottles and shoes alongside texts. House Resolution 186 sought a weight limit by July 1, highlighting concerns tagged with backpack related health problems. The Consumer Product Safety Commission notes 7,277 emergency room visits may relate to backpack use.
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Springfield
Illinois
Becky Watts
Illinois State Board of Education
Watts
House
State Board
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Cold Case Files films Carbondale homicide story
In Carbondale and surrounding areas, two camera crews filmed for Cold Case Files and Life Focus about the 1981 murder of SIUC student Susan Schumake. Daniel Woloson, a Michigan drifter and ex convict, was convicted after DNA evidence tied him to the crime and a May 17 sentencing drew national attention.
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Cold Case Files
Carbondale
Schumake
Southern Illinois University
Susan Schumake
Bill Kurtis
A&e
Life Focus
TBN
PBS
Daniel Woloson
Michigan
Southern Illinois
SIUC
John Paul Phillips
Schumaker
Paul Echols
Woloson
Andrea Hahn
Southern Siuc Department of Public Safety
Kay Dean
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Jeanie Harmon
Unity Christian School
Abby
Milliquaire
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