Moccia new SIU athletic director begins tenure with cautious plan
Saluki athletics welcomed Moccia as new AD amid a lean but hopeful transition. He emphasizes listening and absorbing initial analyses, not immediate upheaval, while quickly engaging boosters and local figures. Coaches praise his communication and hands-on approach as he studies needs and facilities.
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Saluki
New York
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Germany
France
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London
Rome
SIU
Mizzou Athletics
Saluki Athletic Department
St. Louis
Jerry Kill
Chris Lowery
Rend Lake Resort
Lingle Hall
Saluki Way
Wendler
Troutt- Wittmann
Mayor proposes health and safety changes to Herrin Festa Italiana
Herrin Mayor Ritter urges changes to the citys flag ship event to honor veterans and address health and safety concerns. Police and fire chiefs helped draft proposals including a family night with free admission and no beer, potential budget cuts to entertainment, and overtime coverage estimated at about 18000 annually, while acknowledging council limits.
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Ritter
Herrin
Mike Steh
Stu Ridings
Mark Brown
HerrinFesta Committee
Sue Douglas
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
Jones seeks release of prison staffing study results
Illinois lawmaker Jones demands the overdue DOC staffing study, with a $443000 price tag, be released. He questions the governor's office cooperation and the study’s value while AFSCME and others urge transparency and warn of dangerous understaffing in state prisons.
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Rod Blagojevich
Lisa Madigan
Illinois
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Blagojevich
Department of Corrections
Dede Short
DOC
Short
Juvenile Justice Division
Buddy Maupin
Afscme
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