Unions deny immediate walkout as bargaining resumes
Chancellor Rita Cheng says notices to faculty unions aim to return bargaining teams to the table and negotiate in good faith. NUFA vice president Carla Karnes says she was shocked by the intent to strike news and cites poor union notification while CES spokesperson Brenda Pell says both sides want a resolution and avoid a strike.
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Rita Cheng
Cheng
Carla Karnes
NUFA
SIU
Karnes
Brenda Pell
Association of Civil Service Employees
Four new SIU trustees named by Quinn and Poshard
SIU appoints four new trustees selected by Quinn. President Glenn Poshard lauds an outstanding board and expects the new members to provide the highest service to the university. New appointees include Herrin Lowery and Hinrichs, each bringing deep regional experience and prior public service.
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Illinois Finance Authority
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Illinois leaders tour flood region pledging support
Governor Quinn and Lt Governor Simon visited Marion Carbondale and surrounding towns to inspect flood damage and praise community response. Illinois National Guard has 300+ troops 100 high water vehicles and helicopters for rescue and relief. State leaders urge swift resolution on levee breach plans while stressing lives over farmland.
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Marion
Quinn
Simon
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Carbondale
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Radogno
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Radogna
Corps halts levee demolition prep as States argue
A federal judge hearing Missouri and Army Corps arguments on a plan to breach the Birds Point levee paused without ruling. The Corps seeks a two mile breach to relieve floodwaters around Cairo, while Missouri warns of farmland loss, 90 homes flooded, and about 200 people displaced. Judge Limbaugh pledged to expedite the case.
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Cairo
John Bradley
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Corps
Cape Girardeau
Stephen Limbaugh Jr
Birds Point
Mississippi
Ohio
Limbaugh
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