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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2012
Page
1
Gov. Pat Quinn proposes a reform package requiring longer service, higher employee contributions, and reduced cost of living adjustments to fully fund Illinois five retirement systems within about 30 years. The plan faces union criticism but gains potential legislative support amid an $83 billion funding gap from years of underfunding and benefit promises.
Southern Illinois lawmakers said it was a positive for Gov Pat Quinn to acknowledge a huge pension shortfall of 85 billion dollars and that erasing it will require many discussions and negotiations, with final decisions likely by the end of the May legislative session. Rep Mike Bost praised him for waking up to the reality of the problem.
As the Pinckneyville Community High School prepares to open its new building for the 2012-13 school year, Principal Keith Hagene outlines a rebirth with a revised curriculum and initiatives. Groundbreaking occurred in Feb 2011 after choosing a new structure over renovating the old 80-year-old building. The $20.5 million, 56,000 square foot facility faced delays after the architect’s death in April but resumed in October and is progressing toward a planned finish.
Dongola authorities investigate a firearm incident at a Dongola school baseball field at 3 45 p m Monday involving a coaching staff member. Superintendent Janet Gladu says it was not during school hours and no students were at risk. The staffer is off duty pending investigation.
Union County Board voted Friday to begin returning State Pond property to the state after a closed session. Chairman Randy Lambdin cited unknown variables and said the land would be returned with the county working with State's Attorney Tyler Edmonds. An IEPA probe began March 8 following citizen calls and a Feb 26 Southern Illinoisan report alleging hazardous materials at an old water plant near Jonesboro.
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