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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2002
Page
1
Scores from Marshall CZR Benton W Frankfort Mt Carmel Johnston City Herrin Massac Co W Frankfort Carterville and more are listed. Weather calls for cloudy rain chances today 50 percent with highs upper 40s to mid 50s and northwest winds. Tonight mostly cloudy with some rain possible and lows in the lower 40s. Monday sunny with highs in the mid 50s.
Four Southern Illinois teams Benton Anna Jonesboro Herrin and Du Quoin moved to round two after first round wins. West Frankfort led 9 0 in the regular season and lost 23 20 to Benton Rangers in a dramatic 4A clash. Nathan DeSett scored a late one yard TD with 1 51 left as Benton rallied.
Franklin County players and fans recount a Thanksgiving Day tradition that pairs turkey and dressing with the Rangers Redbirds football clash. For over seven decades, Franklin County Benton West Frankfort homecomings followed by a Turkey Day 2 p.m. showdown defined the holiday, with alumni still recalling the rivalry.
U S District Judge Colleen Kollar Kotelly endorses a narrowed settlement on Microsoft while allowing rivals’ software to run on new PCs, barring retaliation threats against cooperators. She rejects tougher penalties, citing limited consumer impact and flawed state arguments. See Judge page 5A.
In Salem, U S Representative David Phelps stops at Burger King to meet voters from the newly drawn 19th District due to Illinois losing its 20th. He discusses redistricting and the race against fellow incumbent John Shimkus, highlighting prescription drugs for seniors Social Security and the economy.
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus travels Southern Illinois alone on campaign stops through the newly drawn 19th District. He starts at a soccer field with his sons, then heads to Cisne and Salem to rally supporters. He notes the long campaign has kept him away from his wife and three sons while facing Democratic challenger David Phelps.
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