Miners seek new contract as talks loom in Illinois
In Illinois the Progressive Mine Workers of America face contract expirations next Monday for four Southern Illinois mines. Union president Eugene Hughes says no strike is planned and miners expect retroactive wage boosts higher than the United Mine Workers. Separately, state officials announce a $250000 farm purchase to back a $29 million prison project near Centralia, with a Hillsboro site chosen for a second facility totaling about $58 million.
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United Mine Workers
Illinois
Progressive Mine Workers of America
Southern Illinois
Eugene Hughes
Harrisburg
Sahara Coal Co
Sahara
Eads
Belle River
Springfield
Centralia
Donald S. Glickman
State Capital Development Board
William J. Scott
James R. Thompson
Hillsboro
DeVito Opposes Rehiring Foreign-Mborn Doctors in Illinois
Illinois top mental health official vows not to rehire 108 foreign born doctors who failed licensing exams, even if the General Assembly allows. Senate action moves toward permitting rehiring of those fired from 28 mental institutions on March 1.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Illinois Senate
State weighs reinstating doctors with licenses at stake
State officials discussed re hiring doctors who failed tests for medical licenses citing budget and legal concerns. Department head Robert A. DeVito said a veto by Gov. James Thompson could be recommended if the measure reaches the desk. The bill would let the state reinstate doctors with limited licenses who then reapply for full licenses, sponsor Sen. Leroy W. Lemke announced.
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Robert A. DeVito
State Department of Mental Health
James Thompson
Leroy W. Lemke
Chicago
Oil Spill Cleared From Illinois River Near Marseilles
Crews cleaned up over 2000 gallons of fuel oil spilled from a barge named Creole Jim my in the Illinois River near the Marseilles locks. The Coast Guard reported six tows stalled in the safety zone as crews resumed normal river traffic after most of the oil was recovered.
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Marseilles
Illinois River
Jim Kosch
Coast Guard
Marseilles Locks
Jimmy
Louisiana
Kosch
Illinois lawmakers revisit children's rights bill in Illinois
Lawmakers push a proposal allowing children 12 and older to seek mental health counseling without parental knowledge. The plan exempts medication-related therapy from no-notice rules, drawing criticism over family autonomy and potential conflicts for therapists. The bill, supported by Dr. Thomas Tourlentes and Dr. Thomas Hollon, advances to a Senate committee.
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Robert Edelman Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
Richard Daley
Jack Schaffer
Crystal Lake
Illinois Psychiatric Society
Thomas Tourlentes
Labor Dept. says E. St. Louis officials abused CETA program
Government witnesses testified mismanagement by East St. Louis officials raised CETA costs fivefold versus other areas. Labor Secretary Marshall revoked the program last February, citing patronage and nepotism. A hearing seeks to decide if the city loses authority over its federal jobs program while a regional office may administer it.
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Labor Dept
E. St. Louis
East St. Louis
Department of Labor
Ray Marshall
Marshall
William B. Devaney
CETA
Owen O. Washington
Charles P. Preston
Labor Department
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New State Prison
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Illinois Psychological Association
Hollon
Senate
Woodruff
E. Monroe
Bill’s Monarch
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Courthouse
Washington
Charles Peabody
D. Speed
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