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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2004
Page
2
Daily excerpt from the Lewis and Clark journals notes an early morning departure with two canoes loaded with fur. They meet Pawnee and Grand Osage traders. three sergeants Pryor Floyd Ordway supervise camp layout and guard duties during the overland march.
Assessors dispute a plan to aid homeowners with property tax relief. The bill caps the exemption at 20000, potentially raising taxable values for expensive homes by over seven percent, while permanently expanding elderly and poor exemptions. The senior homestead rises to 3000 and the four year improvement exemption grows to 75000 yearly. Hamm warns the measure shifts the tax burden to taxing districts.
The bill caps a home's taxable value at the prior year plus seven percent, cutting taxes for some homeowners. Exemptions rise from 3500 to 5000, senior homestead exemption grows to 3000, and the senior eligibility threshold increases to 45000. Critics warn burden shifts to nonowner-occupied properties and administrative costs rise for counties. The measure passed the Senate 30-27 with Cook County influence noted. officials caution the plan offers a small fix to a large problem.
In Du Quoin a juvenile charged with first degree murder and related crimes faced delays as defense attorney changes and continuances emerged. The youth previously pled guilty to residential burglary and received juvenile custody until 21, with looming adult prison terms possible after 21. Carl Farrell, accused in the murder, pleaded guilty in adult court to first degree murder and burglary, with a 50 year sentence imposed in 2003.
Report inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan by calling the local accuracy line 529-5454 ext. 5031 from Jackson County or toll free 800-228-0429 ext. 5031 from elsewhere.
Page One notes smiling volunteers cleaning and tidying local cemeteries in anticipation of Memorial Day. They focus on trimming, planting, and honoring veterans, with organizers urging community participation and remembrance.
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