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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2002
Page
1
A front page column notes the Alliance for Retired Americans criticizing Congressman Shimkus for his voting record. The paper highlights State and local reactions as part of a broader national political discussion.
Police disclosed a weekend note warning that children are not safe anywhere, as the Washington area sniper killed a bus driver and wounded others. Montgomery County officials urged continued dialogue, offering private talk options while schools in the Richmond area shut down and Maryland officials faced public fear.
West City officer Steve Mumbower began a routine patrol that escalated into a two hour chase through seven communities with speeds over 120 mph. After a wrecked squad car and assistance from six agencies, 46 year old Dennis L. Hahn of Hurst was jailed nearly 24 hours later. He witnessed motorcycles weaving through traffic at 80 mph near the Benton Public Square, then pursued on Illinois 14 toward Buckner.
Chris Carter relied on virologist Anne Simon of the University of Maryland for nine years as a writers consultant on The X Files. Simon guided plausible science behind transformations and unusual conditions depicted on the show.
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale earned HealthGrades five stars for obstetric care ranking among the top ten percent nationwide. HealthGrades noted Illinois as the state with five facilities earning five-star maternity ratings, with Carbondale the sole non Chicago area hospital.
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