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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2012
Page
1
Carbondale Chancellor Rita Cheng in the State of the University address highlighted enrollment and funding pressures at Southern Illinois University. She noted a 970-student fall drop, reduced federal and state support, and myths about the campus while emphasizing ongoing growth and future building on strengths.
The Old King Coal Festival hosts the Stop the War on Coal Rally at 3 p.m. on Sept 15 on the festival main stage. Organizers expect 5,000 to 10,000 attendees to support Illinois coal and jobs, with some mines suspending operations for the day and a shuttle running from a west West Frankfort mall to downtown.
Former President Bill Clinton urged voters at the Democratic National Convention to renew Barack Obama’s term, saying the economy has a floor and improvements are coming. He praised Obama’s steadiness and vowed to name a president who is cool outside yet passionate for America, addressing a slow recovery and 8.3 percent unemployment.
Steve and Kappy of Shawneetown attend their fifth DNC. Kappy says Steve is the delegate this time and she looks forward to the nominating speeches and Thursday acceptance. Weather forced venue change but optimism remains despite daily rain. Simon SEE PAGE 3A.
One year after Olive Branch residents submitted FEMA buyout applications, funds have not yet been distributed to start rebuilding and relocating. The flood impact covered Olive Branch and nearby towns along Illinois 3 with breached levees and about 200 damaged structures. Alexander County involved SIU Carbondale in planning, aiming to prevent future flooding.
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