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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 2007
Page
12
Grant Park faces a heated clash over a proposed $100 million Chicago Children’s Museum near the playground. Opponents argue the park should stay forever open and free. supporters say a center for early education belongs in the city core near transit and Millennium Park.
Weber travels to confirm a painting print she believed to be the work of Mulvaney. The print, hidden on cardboard with no visible back, bears Mulvaney's 1888 signature, confirming the piece she sought. Weber hopes to locate an original version of McPherson and Revenge, while Jones notes the discovery strengthens the painting's personal link to Weber's past.
City council discusses a package liquor ordinance amid concerns by Alderman Bart Lind and Rev. Matt Crain. Crain warns it could affect the town image while Lind pushes revenue and votes in favor. Alderman Ryan Horn and ward residents oppose. Ministerial Alliance wary but not blocking.
A three hour talent extravaganza features Carterville’s Jordan McGuire and Raleigh Brown, Cobden’s Kevin Fox, Du Quoin’s Shelby Stockton, Goreville’s Wade Pritchett and Caleb Phalin, West Frankfort’s Jackie Beavers, Woodlawn’s Marc Patterson, Marion’s Jeanette Johnson, Ewing’s Madalyn Hintz, Murphysboro’s Michelle Naas, Herrin’s Juli Ingram as host, and Nashville’s Rick Johnson II. Tickets are 12 dollars for a table of eight or 10 dollars for a chair. Concessions will be sold. Stockton plans two country tunes, McGuire mixes country and gospel. Johnson notes strong family table sales and hopes for a big crowd at the pavilion.
A 31 year old Benton resident offered two days of life on eBay with her two daughters ages 8 and 4 and her mood medications. Police say authorities have asked the Illinois DCFS to ensure she receives needed services. The listing spoke of seeking peace and a “new life” while acknowledging mental health struggles including bipolar disorder depression and borderline personality disorder.
Three women led by Kelly Fuery Debra Sciortino and Nicole Tomaskovic sue the Chicago Police Department an off duty officer William Szura alleging beating and verbal abuse tied to sexual orientation after this year’s gay pride parade The suit seeks damages and names the department Szura and Illinois state troopers as defendants Authorities said the incident is under investigation by police officials
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