Special Olympics Area 15 opens with volunteers and triumphs
Area 15 games draw 560 athletes from 49 agencies across a 10 county region with 500 plus volunteers. Coaches and officials praise inclusion and support as athletes compete in track and field events while volunteers describe the experience as rewarding and unifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Tammy Hall
Anna Jonesboro
Hall
Heather Bracken
Hollis
Nathan Wareing
Sandy Mann
Mann
Southern Illinois University
Protests Over Proposed Child Care Cuts Hurt Local Providers
Maria Whelan says cuts jeopardize families and self sufficiency amid budget threats. Malone notes 250 enrolled, 142 peak, up to 95 percent government aid, and reliance on state payments to stay open. They offer transport and services but cut hours as fear grows for jobs and aid. The Malones’ family business has operated 33 years and employs both children and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Whelan
Malone
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
William Malone
Malones
SIU trustees ordered to pay 30000 fine in Open Meetings case
The SIU board of trustees must pay 30000 in attorney fees and costs after admitting Open Meetings Act violations tied to Argersinger's firing in 1999. Argersinger seeks 1 million and reinstatement, with federal suit to follow in August in Illinois Central District Court in Springfield. The order requires proper notice of future meetings and details several notice failures at the May 12 1999 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central District of Illinois
Springfield
Argersinger
Board of Trustees
SIUC
Ronald Osman
Siuc Board of Trustees
Stone House
Carbondale
Osman
Peter Ruger
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Norris
du Quoin
Lloyd Nelson
Jackson County
Celeste Hallis
Jessica Ellis
Gorham
McAndrew Stadium
Tri-County
Murphysboro
SIU
Ruger
A.D. VanMeter, Jr
Harris Rowe
George T. Wilkins, Jr
Molly D’esposito
John Brewster
Celeste Stiehl
William Norwood
Gene Callahan
Ed Hightower
Mark Repking
D’esposito
van Meter
Rowe
Brewster
Lincoln
U.S
Homelink
Lincoln.com
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