Levan Vineyards grows grapes into Southern Illinois business
Levan Vineyards in Southern Illinois ships most grapes to Chicago area wineries and now also grows table grapes. Owner Levan, 77, oversees 15 employees during harvest at Carbondale Farmers Market, selling 500 to 600 pounds weekly at about $1 a pound. The operation produces about 30 tons annually, with a bumper crop possible thanks to a cool dry summer.
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Levan
Jewell Levan
Chicago
Illinois
Carbondale
SIUC trims campus jobs amid tough budget outlook
SIUC faces low morale as budget cuts reduce positions from 82 to 43 by August 15, with 39 displaced workers placed elsewhere. Officials warn the worst may be yet to come as Gov Blagojevich's university policy and administration cuts hit civil service and apprenticeship programs amid extended term work and staff reorganization.
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University Human Resources Department
Wendler
SIUC
Jim Clark
Illinois Education Association
IEA
Clark
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
SIU
Glenn Poshard
Poshard
Jackie Childers
Childers
Ruth Pommier
Association of Civil Service Employees Union
Pommier
SIU Cites 79 Task Force Recommendations For Budget Reforms
Chancellor Wendler aims to implement 79 task force recommendations focusing on administration cuts, efficiency, program actions, and revenue savings. While outsourcing fears surface among staff, he cautions against premature conclusions and plans focus groups to study impacts.
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Wendler
Pommier
Glenn Poshard
Siu.edu
Coming Up Today in Southern Illinois Garden and Outdoors
Flower fans in Southern Illinois are in for a bloom filled day as “Coming Up Today” highlights orchids at home shows. Les Winkeler headlines outdoors with fish tales from the Bassmaster Journey in New Orleans.
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Southern
Illinois
Les Winkeler
New Orleans
Benton High faces possible strike halting athletics and activities
The IHSA rules threaten to suspend Benton High School sports during a teachers strike, though practice may continue if approved by the school board. Football starts August 29 with 12 mandatory on field sessions of at least 90 minutes before play. Other fall sports begin August 18 with no minimum practice requirement.
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Carbondale
Illinois High School Association
Benton High School
IHSA
Benton
Benton Benton teachers near strike over money and insurance
Benton teachers and the BEA face a one year contract as money and contract language issues stall negotiations. Both sides remain hopeful with meetings planned next week amid a $5 billion state general fund hole and a $250000 local deficit. School starts Aug 20 with registration Aug 14 15 and in service Aug 19.
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Salmo
BEA and
Benton High School
Springfield
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Sparta
Shawneelink
Maxe Inn
Carterville
Williamson County
Williamsoncountyfair.com
Barkdell Mulch
Seri
Cyril James Rd. Benton, IL
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