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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2002
Page
2
Illinois voters worry about health insurance and housing costs more than other topics. Southern Illinois residents face job based coverage loss fears, while housing and drug use rise as major concerns. Respondents fault campaigns for ignoring economic problems amid broader war and security headlines.
Since 1990 the Coalition for Consumer Rights has tested worry levels of potential Illinois voters on issues like illness, paying bills and public school quality. Port Rhonda M. May / The Southern
Chicago residents report the highest average worry score at 5.48, followed by suburban voters 4.94, northern Illinois 4.90, central Illinois 4.78, and Southern Illinois 4.64. The state's overall average is 4.96.
Williamson County circuit court judge held 29 year old Benjamin Aaron Burns on two counts of first degree murder in the death of JALC student Ryan D Strum. Trial set for January 21 2003 with a status hearing December 16 and a final pre trial on January 13. Public defender Alex Fine entered a not guilty plea and request for jury. Police allege Burns argued over 1500 dollars then shot Strum placed body in bathtub and disposed of it in Gorham with chained cinder blocks.
A Southern Illinoisan brief incorrectly stated the banquet date. It should read that the Jackson County Chapter of the Southern Illinois University Alumni Association awards banquet is Sunday November 3.
Barham seeks clemency in a case where Isom was driving the state car when it crashed near Simpson. He was convicted on reckless homicide and DUI, ordered to pay restitution, and sentenced to four years. An appeal is pending and a Prisoner Review Board hearing is expected, with final decision by the governor.
Felix battles a terminal illness as his four children move toward a new life with Lori and David Burgess. The couple, drawn by love and responsibility, open their three story home to the kids while Felix clings to slow goodbyes and hopes for his family’s future. Janet faces upheaval and hospitalization as the plan unfolds toward a final farewell and lasting bonds.
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