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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 2002
Page
1
Local page reports men were arrested on kidnapping charges in a detailed county-by-county roundup. The piece notes warrants and ongoing investigations as authorities pursue further details. The arrestes’ names and locations are provided where available.
Benton High School wrestling coach Neal Wilson spoke tearfully about the death of 18 year old senior Charles Chuck Garbo. Garbo was found dead at his Benton residence Monday night in a case investigators said involves personal safety related hanging. Autopsy and inquest pending. neighbors and staff report no warning signs prior to his death.
The Southern Carbondale eatery displays dozens of photographs tracing community life. Visitors like Maddy Conner note the nostalgic wall portraits of local people, SIU Carbondale students, and notable figures. Mary Lou's at 114 S Illinois Ave opens 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tue-Sat.
Protests at the Illinois Statehouse arise as budget gaps widen with a projected 3 to 4 billion shortfall for the new fiscal year. Officials consider 2 percent cuts totaling 250 million, while nursing homes face an 110 million Medicaid reduction. Citizens fear service losses and worsening care.
The Senate approved by 90 to 9 a bill to create a new Homeland Security Department. It unites 22 agencies with 170,000 employees including Coast Guard and Secret Service under one roof. The measure centralizes intelligence data and reassigns immigration and border patrol duties. President Bush praised the vote and progress in the war on terror.
Marion city council began creating its ninth Tax Increment Financing district by approving a pre development agreement for a 60 acre tract north of Illinois 13 and west of Interstate 57 in the Marion Heights area. The old strip mine site has produced no taxes for decades and may soon host a development expected to create many jobs. The developer’s identity remains undisclosed.
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