Leaders reflect on former governor's impact after Ryan sentence
Southern Illinois leaders and politicians react to the six year prison term for former Governor George Ryan. Mike Lawrence of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute notes a pattern of corruption cases involving state leaders, while Glenn Poshard calls the sentencing a necessary but costly reflection on public trust. Illinois candidates comment on potential election effects, with Rich Whitney avoiding speculation.
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Illinois
George Ryan
Ryan
Southern Illinois
Mike Lawrence
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Southern Ilnois
Lawrence
Glenn Poshard
Southern Illinois University
Pallemeyer
Poshard
Willis
Green Party
Rich Whitney
Carbondale
Whitney
Ryan sentenced to six years in prison for state contracts scheme
Former Gov George Ryan, renowned critic of the death penalty, received a six year federal prison term after being convicted of racketeering, mail tax fraud and related crimes tied to steering big money state contracts to insiders. Co-defendant Larry Warner drew nearly three years. The case caps an eight year probe that charged 79 and convicted 75 involved officials.
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George Ryan
Chicago
Dan K. Webb
Ryan
U.S
Rebecca R. Pallmeyer
FBI
Larry Warner
SIUC Enrollment Drops 438 Students in 2006 Fall
SIUC Carbondale reports 21,003 enrolled this fall, down from 21,441 last year, a 2 percent decrease. Administrators aim for 23,000 by 2010, facing about $1.5 million in lost revenue and funding pressures for Saluki Way. Provost John Dunn notes two new Chicago recruiters and an incentive model for colleges to lift enrollment by next fall.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
SIUC
Saluki Way
John Dunn
Chicago
Robber shoots self after Benton Farm Fresh hold-up chase
In rural Benton a suspect in an armed Farm Fresh robbery fled police and exchanged gunfire during a pursuit. Jeffery A. McElyea, 22, was in very grave condition after being flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital. He, from West Frankfort, robbed the North Main Street store around 11 a.m. taking an undetermined cash amount. Store video showed the incident before the pursuit.
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Benton
Jeffery A. McElyea
Cape Girardeau
McElyea
West Frankfort
Benton Farm
Mike O’neill
North Main Street
O’neill
Weather art by Brent Milner at Herrin Elementary School
A weather themed artwork by Brent Milner from Herrin Elementary School is showcased today. The piece reflects seasonal tones and classroom effort in a school display.
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Brent Milner
Herrin Elementary School
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