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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2003
Page
1
A page 1B item notes local efforts to eliminate illegal dumps and household garbage across communities in Southern Illinois. The report highlights cleanup initiatives, potential penalties, and involvement of residents and officials in improving waste disposal and neighborhood cleanliness.
The Illinois House backed portions of Gov Blagojevich budget on casino tax hikes and selling Chicago HQ while ending some business tax breaks. Democrats push spending plans with a looming deadline as talks focus on major exemptions and new fees. DOC captains' removal from the prisons budget fuels a dispute between the governor and labor unions.
Sixth grade at Unity Point marked their 18th Ancient Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's McAndrew Stadium. Students showcased a year of study in ancient history literature and mathematics, presenting what they learned to apply outside of school.
Autopsy results from skeletal remains found in rural Pulaski County in April confirm a white male between 45 and 65 years old. Height estimated 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 11 inches. a feeding tube indicates a medical condition. The body was found April 11 by Scott Clark near Bethlehem and Clark Road. A composite sketch was created and state police seek public tips to ID the man.
Warm weather brings two major construction projects in Carbondale with crews on Giant City Road Walnut Street and U S 51 to Mill Street. E T Simonds plans to finish paving Walnut near the new high school by next week with new sidewalk and signals awaited to determine timely completion by early July. The work aims to ease school access and reduce local congestion.
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