Bushes mark 9/11 anniversary with wreaths and pledge
President Bush and Laura paused in silent reflection as they laid wreaths at the World Trade Center site and pledged to make the date a day of renewed resolve. They toured the memorial sites in a two day plan, walked past an honor guard, and attended a service at St. Paul s Chapel before continuing commemoration events.
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Terror threat reshapes SIUC police campus security
In Carbondale, SIUC Director of Public Safety Todd Sigler recounts how the Sept 11 2001 attacks shifted campus security. He notes how investigations now reconsider potential suspects at large Saluki home games and how guidance from that era still influences today’s crowd safety planning.
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Southern Illinois University
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Ryan poised to lose state pension after conviction
Former Governor George Ryan faces potential forfeiture of his $197000 yearly pension as state retirement officials seek to strip benefits following his six year sentence for corruption. Attorney General aides say appeals won’t affect the process and the law may remove payoff tied to periods of public service. Timothy Blair notes ongoing analysis of which years qualify.
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