Column scores and open city notes headline from Southern Illinoisan
Sports section lists football scores for multiple games including Philadelphia over Chicago 19 13 Cincinnati 38 Houston 3 New England 38 Buffalo 7 Tennessee 23 Indianapolis 15 New York Jets 44 San Diego 13. Weather outlook shows mostly cloudy with rain likely tonight and Tuesday. forecast highs in lower 50s to near 50 with 60 to 70 percent rain chances.
Few changes in ballot procedures in Illinois voting
In Illinois on Tuesday voters will largely use paper ballots with holes punched to cast votes for local and state offices, and there is no system to correct flawed ballots after submission. Only 15 of 102 counties have ballot-reading technology, while others emphasize education and online Q&A as state officials cite legal and funding hurdles.
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Illinois
Ron Michaelson
State Board of Elections
Bush urges vigilance as he campaigns for Republicans in Springfield
President Bush warned Illinoisans to be on guard against the threat from Iraq while stumping for Republicans in Springfield. He received a raucous welcome from about 6,200 flag waving supporters at the Illinois State Police post.
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Bush
Cobden man crafts memory pens from cherished wood
Ray Flamm of Cobden turns memory wood into custom pens and pencils in a home woodshop. He explains these pieces carry stories and sentimental value as customers bring pieces with significance. Flamm showcases his creations on a small display stand including a teak pen engraved with E.F. initials.
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Eleven airbags stolen from Vogler Ford in Carbondale
Vogler Ford at 1170 E Main St Carbondale reports 11 vehicles damaged with both driver and passenger airbags removed during a late Saturday night to Sunday morning incident. Most cars were Ford Mustangs or Rangers, with losses around 14000 dollars.
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Ford
E. Main St
University Mall
Dennis Rathjen
Vogler Ford
Rathjen
National Insurance Crime Bureau
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Du Quoin Demolishes Condemned Home on Mulberry Street
Du Quoin public works demolished a ramshackle house and detached garage at 218 S. Mulberry St after the owner deeded the property to the city during condemnation. City officials cite 23 condemnations since 2001, with 14 properties brought into compliance, as part of an intensified cleanup effort. The city is selling the land to recoup costs.
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S. Mulberry St
Duncan
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