Community pushes to reopen SIU Carbondale McCleod Theater
SIU Carbondale professors and residents meet with Provost John Dunn to discuss funding a revival of the McCleod Summer Theater, idle for two years. Supporters led by Jerry O Malley cite cultural value and a 2000 plus signature petition, while Dunn notes financial constraints and urges a business plan. Simon and others stress significance to the community.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
University
SIUC
John Dunn
Marvin Kleinan
Paul Simon
Neil Dillard
Michael Hanes
Jerry O’malley
O’malley
Dunn
IllinoisFarm Budget Cuts Hit Agricultural Research Funds
The proposed budget would shrink the agricultural research budget to 5 million for fiscal 2004 starting July 1. Graduate assistants and technician jobs would be cut, alongside a 19.3 million overall university budget reduction. ISU, WIU, and UI would lose research grants while Macon County extension part-time staff would be eliminated, reducing youth programs and job help though activities like summer camps would continue at a reduced level. Lawmakers from both parties offered mixed views as Blagojevich tries to close a 5 billion deficit.
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Young
Blagojevich
Illinois State University
Western Illinois University
University of Illinois
Macon County
University of Illinois Extension
Stu Ellis
U of I
Ellis
Dale A. Righter
Rmattoon
Righter
Tom Schafer
State Agriculture Department
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Tom Mueller
Rock Island County Farm Bureau
SIUC Cuts Pose Savings as Positions Not Refilled in 2004
SIUC will not fill Poshard's position in 2004 with a $162,928 salary. Wendler plans to reassign duties among officials, projecting a $300,000 savings. A budget shortfall prompts state lawmakers to discuss a $19 million cut to the university system, while notices list civil service eliminations effective May 1.
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Poshard
SIUC
Wendler
David Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Luechtefeld
Peterson Husband Arrested Over Pregnant Wife’s Death
Scott Peterson, charged as a flight risk, was arrested as authorities confirm the badly decomposed bodies of Laci Peterson and her son found near Modesto. DNA matches with Peterson families were announced as scientists call the link definitive. Authorities say the cause of death remains undetermined while Peterson remains hidden from public view.
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Peterson
Bill Lockyer
Laci Peterson
Scott Peterson
Richmond
Modesto
Elkvill e post office hit by vandalism break-in
Dawe reports a broken lobby window and pried metal cabinet at the Elkville post office with no cash missing. Police and postal inspectors investigate while the lobby hours and after-hours access are outlined, and a school break-in for extinguishers is linked to the same period.
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Dawe
Cornett
Herrin Mayor opposes open meetings recording bill SB1586
Herrin mayor Ritter denounces SB1586 proposing audio and video records of closed meetings, arguing unfunded mandates burden municipalities. The bill, supported by Sen Radogno, passed the Senate 44 to 9 and would store tapes with court access only. local comments warn of burdens and litigation risk.
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Ritter
Christine Radogno
R-Lemont
Senate
Illinois Press Association
Radogna
General Assembly
Slinois
Herrin
Collins
Illinois Municipal League
Larry Frang
Frang
Inaccurate IDNR Region 5 Jobs Count Noted
The Southern Illinoisan reports there are 17 job openings in Illinois Department of Natural Resources Region 5, correcting Friday’s story which misstated the number of available positions. The newspaper acknowledges the error and provides contact information for the Accuracy Hotline.
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Jackson County
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Region 5
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