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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2001
Page
1
Katie the yellow Labrador retriever charges toward a flock of geese on the Valvax company property in Indianapolis after a signal from Tim Julien owner of A T Wildlife. Julien runs a service to rid corporate campuses and apartments of geese using dogs.
EAST ST. LOUIS AP Former Brooklyn police dispatcher Gwinetta Love, 46, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for selling crack cocaine on the job. At sentencing she thanked the undercover officer and said the arrest saved her life and offered time to rebuild with four children. Judge David R. Herndon imposed the lowest guideline sentence.
Patchy fog clears to a high of 80 to 85 degrees with tonight partly cloudy skies and a low around 60. Monday brings partly sunny conditions with a mid-80s high and mid-60s low. Details on 16A. Subscribe at 800 228-0429 option 2 or www southernillinoisan com.
Springfield Bureau reports on the gubernatorial race as both campaigns confront a range of challenges. The piece outlines campaign obstacles, strategy debates, funding constraints, and public reception shaping the contest. Key figures and organizations are cited in a setting of ongoing political maneuvering.
Springfield reporters note Gov. George H. Ryan will not seek a second term. With the open office, a flood of Democratic and Republican hopefuls vies for the nomination. Analysts say the parties face mirror image challenges as campaigns begin.
Political scientist John S. Jackson III notes a rare 2002 contest with disarray on both sides. Republicans face a nasty primary fight while Democrats struggle to break through crowded fields, echoing past Daley era power dynamics where insiders warned potential candidates off.
At the Old State Capitol in Springfield Secretary of State Jesse White will conduct a Wednesday drawing to resolve the districts for the Illinois Legislature after a four Democrats four Republicans commission missed the Aug. 10 constitutional deadline. A ninth tie-breaking member will be chosen from Ben Miller or Michael Bilandic. The map likely faces court review as three Republicans sue, arguing the process by chance is unconstitutional. districts for 177 lawmakers must be redrawn every decade.
Cindy Humphreys reports a thrilling race with high effort and crowd energy. The piece highlights key moments, standout performances, and the race atmosphere at Southern Illinoisan events.
At the Du Quoin State Fair a diaper derby featured crawling babies with numbers on their backs. Alexis, a speed demon, won the crawling race in 20 seconds, while sister Kylie finished second in 43.57 seconds as families watched amid distractions and playful banter.
At the World Trotting Derby, the longshot Diamond Goal paid nearly $100 for a $2 bet in the first heat, boosting bettors with a hefty payout. Cobol wins Trot. Decorated diaper contest noted. Today’s state fair schedule on Page 4A.
President Bush faces a faltering economy as July spending slows and stocks fall. Advisers expect a focused budget fight and a tax-cut push to shape his message before the 2002 midterms, with a broad fall agenda including foreign policy, education, health care, and trade initiatives.
ST. LOUIS AP report notes Missouri generated computer maps place Camp Dubois on Missouri soil, about 328 feet west of the river, near St. Charles County. Illinois argues the camp was on the riverbank as it existed in 1804, prompting a clash over state historic sites and plans for a $7 million interpretive center.
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