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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2001
Page
1
A light snow blanketed Crookston Minnesota at daybreak and strong winds raised driving hazards on main streets. Up to 10 inches of snow was forecast across parts of the valley as the morning continued.
Mostly sunny with highs in the lower 60s and clear skies tonight as lows dip into the upper 30s. Friday brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 60 and overnight lows in the lower 30s. Details on 12A.
A brief notice provides subscription and online service details for BJs 1. It lists a phone number 800 228 0429 with option 2 and 24/7 access at southernillinoisan.com for subscriptions and related services.
Carbondale area pharmacies report no surge in ciprofloxacin sales despite national spikes in metropolitan areas. Walgreen pharmacist Roger Pfister notes limited demand yet acknowledges inquiries with government plans to stock the drug if a nationwide epidemic develops.
Hardin County courthouse in Elizabethtown remained closed as officials await test results on a suspicious brown stained envelope found in the county clerk's office a week earlier. FBI and state police were alerted while commissioners emphasized precaution and reassurance for staff and visitors.
In Carbondale a two story rental house suffered a ruined porch and damaged roof and cars when an oak tree fell amid storms. Power lines lay down as officials report tornado warnings across Franklin Jackson Perry counties with no injuries. Emergency crews tend to scattered outages and damage.
Du Quoin police arrested two 12-year-old boys after they admitted placing rocks and wires on the Illinois Central Canadian National tracks and later, tampering with a switch box. Police say the actions could have derailed a train, though no trains were damaged. Authorities pursued fuller questioning with railroad officers.
A panel of Illinois lawmakers at John A Logan College heard complaints about the automated child support pay system adopted in 1999. Circuit clerks and residents testified of missed or late payments, unposted funds, and rising caseloads as judges order clerks to handle more cases amid ongoing system issues. Diana Mullins described a six year struggle to resolve her case after moving from Florida.
Questions and complaints about child support payments can be directed to the Illinois Department of Public Aid Bureau of Child Support Enforcement at 997-6784. Local district representatives listed include 115th District State Rep. Mike Bost 457-5787, 117th District State Rep. Gary Forby 439-2504, 116th District State Rep. Dan Reitz 443-5757, and 118th District State Rep. Jim Fowler 253-4189.
An interactive party story titled The Curse of the Disembodied Man invites revelers to explore a spooky mystery. Players navigate clues, dramatic twists, and eerie encounters while unraveling the man’s strange fate.
A brief note on decreasing red headed woodpeckers population outdoors, highlighting trends and potential conservation concerns.
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