Quinn pushes workers' comp reform to curb costs
Illinois leaders push overhaul while rejecting abolition. Senate President Cullerton calls for immediate action and business groups seek a middle ground. Proposals include ethical arbitrator standards, electronic billing, 30 percent medical fee cuts, and denying claims by intoxicated workers.
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Doug Whitley
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Williamson County Jail project on schedule and pay motion passes
Williamson board approves a pay motion after months of coordination with union stewards and department heads. Project Manager Paul Greco says the Williamson County Jail building is on schedule with completion by year end and occupancy possible in January or February, with all budgets matching projections.
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Marion Democrat
Dan Brady
Bloomington
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Glenn
Paul Greco
Durrant
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Vitt presents at SIUC research fair with peatland focus
Vitt describes field research across sub Antarctic islands near New Zealand and northern Alberta. He shares wildlife anecdotes including muskox and a sea lion, shows aerial peatland topography in Canada, and notes fire and lightning as disturbance factors. He and his students pursue private grant funded oil sands restoration and energy role.
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Alberta
Canada
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RLCD-Holdout dispute over water bills heads to deadline
RLCD and Lesser city officials clash over water charges tied to meter readings. Officials say overpayments exceed 127 500 with more than 100 000 held in escrow. RLCD threatens to shut water off April 15 if funds aren t moved, while city questions authority and safety implications.
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Mitchell
RLCD
Thomason
Illinois Environmental Agency
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