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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2002
Page
1
Russian troops rescue more than 700 hostages in a large operation reported on page 4A. The dramatic development follows ongoing conflict in the region and signals a major security turn. Authorities confirm the operation involved multiple units and coordination with local forces.
Union County officials describe Boyd Road near Anna as a thrill ride for some drivers and a danger for others. Sheriff Jim Nash says limited manpower hinders enforcement on the winding route known as Rollercoaster Hill. County engineer Bill Boyd notes the 55 mph limit is likely too high for the road’s extreme turns and steep hills.
Illinois voters face a choice between Jim Ryan and Rod Lee with corruption and budget crises dominating talk. The piece notes Jim Ryan’s actions toward alleged graft and contrasts it with Gov. George H. Ryan, clarifying no crime has been charged against him. It cites a looming $2 to 2.5 billion deficit and calls budget solutions the core issue ahead of the November election.
Springfield report outlines Blagojevich and Ryan positions on education funding. Both back allocating 51 percent of new revenue to education and oppose state funded private school vouchers. Each would offer teacher scholarships for service in public schools. Ryan proposes $20 million annually for four years to boost reading programs.
A man sought as a material witness in the Washington area sniper shootings was arrested as area residents returned to normal life. The killings left Maryland, Virginia, and D C in fear. the last victim, bus driver Conrad Johnson, was mourned. Muhammad and Malvo face murder charges. a third man linked to the blue Caprice was detained but not ruled a suspect.
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