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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2001
Page
1
From The Wire Up reports top comics creators join to publish Heroes honoring police, firefighters, rescue workers, and civilians aiding post‑Sept 11 recovery. Alex Ross illustrates the cover as wholesale proceeds benefit the Twin Towers Fund.
The Social Security Administration will increase benefits by 2.6 percent for 45.6 million recipients, about $22 more monthly for the average retiree. The rise follows slower inflation and is linked to the Consumer Price Index, with officials noting continued low inflation benefits the elderly and disabled.
Ed Hommer, 45, of Duluth Minnesota rests in Katmandu after a failed Everest ascent. The double amputee plans another attempt in 2003, eyeing a historic first for a double amputee to summit the world's highest peak at 29,035 feet.
Mostly sunny today with highs near 70. Tonight mostly clear with lows around 50. Saturday turns cloudy with highs 70 to 75 and lows in the lower 50s. Subscribe at 800 228 0429 option 2 or www southernillinoisan com.
Peabody Energy will build a $2 billion 1500 megawatt mine-mouth coal plant and mine in Washington County, creating up to 2000 jobs total. The project uses 6 million tons of Illinois coal annually and could start within a year, officials said. Vic Svec declined comment but a Monday Nashville announcement is planned.
Terrance Carter shows simple romance can delight a spouse. He planned a surprise for Glynis with flowers candy and a song, but delays left him delivering without music. After 14 years of marriage and four kids the couple plan to renew vows in August and Carter notes he spent 25 dollars and values thought over cost.
A West Frankfort Post Office employee found a brown residue type substance on a piece of mail prompting a brief closure. Authorities evacuated, inspected, and confiscated the envelope, reopening about 90 minutes later with officials noting precautionary steps.
Chancellor Walter Wendler announced reduced campus speed limits and tougher enforcement following two SIUC incidents. Student Anne Coleman died when her bicycle was hit in a crosswalk, while Lori Thornton sustained a skull fracture and collarbone injuries and was set to be discharged to return home to Lockport.
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