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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2004
Page
1
A summary of state government action shows the House opposing the governor’s tax plans and university budget cuts. The report notes political debate and potential fiscal impact across higher education funding. The piece highlights key figures and the legislative timeline as it unfolds.
Outside Today's weather art is by Emilee Myers a first grade student at De Soto Grade School Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms High in the mid eighty southwest winds 10 to 20 mph Tonight Partly cloudy with a 20 percent thunderstorms Low in the upper sixties west winds around 10 Friday Partly cloudy thunderstorms High around 80 Northwest Weather details Page 7A Flipside Abby Comics Movies Horoscope Music To subscribe 800 228-0429 option 2 24 7 online service the southern illinoisan
Assessors in Southern Illinois oppose a two part tax relief plan called the 7 percent solution Setting a 7 percent cap on year to year assessment increases provides $1500 extra homestead exemption for all homeowners and raises the basic exemption to $5000 Senior freeze income eligibility climbs to $75000 while a three year sunset review is required County officials warn the relief may be temporary and insufficient without lasting reform.
Becky Malkovich reports from Carterville where residents describe a storm that damaged homes and rang loud like gunshots. Amy Turner and her daughter hid in a bathroom as debris and limbs shattered windows, with the National Weather Service classifying it as a severe thunderstorm.
A 15 year old Du Quoin boy accused in the killing of taxicab driver James Adcock faces a postponed hearing after his attorney changed, with the judge warning the case could reset if the plea agreement is not finalized. The delay aims to obtain transcripts and review prior hearings, while prosecutors push for a quick date and avoid a fresh juvenile evaluation.
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge warns of a possible summer terrorist threat in the United States, but Southern Illinois residents like Beth Asp of Herrin largely doubt an attack will hit their area. Many say if it is to occur, it will happen regardless and worry shifts to larger cities. SEE TERROR / PAGE 3A
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