Blagojevich trims budget while preserving lawmakers pay hikes
Governor Rod Blagojevich slashed millions from the $59 billion state budget to fund his health insurance expansion plan. The action spared lawmakers and top officials from pay raises, which could total about $20,000 for the governor. Senate leaders indicated they would keep the cuts intact.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Rebecca Raush
Rausch
Senate
Emil Jones
Cchicago
Local lawmakers rail at governor budget as pork money cut
Springfield lawmakers scrutinize Gov Rod’s budget after a partial approval and nearly 500 million in vetoes. Rep Mike Best notes distrust of the governor’s press release while Sen David Luechtefeld cites a $141 million cut in member initiatives from a $200 million pool.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Mike Best
Murphysboro
David Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Luechtefeld
Senate
Emil Jones
Bost
Jones
Best
Joint Committee On Administrative Rules
Carbondale Faces Potential Third Hottest August This Century
The National Weather Service in Paducah notes Carbondale has averaged 96.1 degrees so far this August with one week remaining. A record 99.7 degrees was set in 1936, and 96.7 in 1913. Meteorologist Mike York cautions heat may ease with possible weekend shower chances. Williamson County Farm Bureau’s Garry Jenkins says farmers have already seen several inches of rainfall.
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Illinois
National Weather Service
Paducah
Mike York
The
Weather Service
Garry Jenkins
Williamson County
Marion
Multi millionaire stock broker shares his story in Carbondale
Chris Gardner, once homeless with his son and now a multi millionaire stock broker, spoke at several events in Carbondale arranged by The Southern Illinoisan and the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. He reflected on his journey, noting that a film clip cost 70 million while he did it for free, and the day included a breakfast at John A. Logan College with about 500 local businesspeople watching.
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Chuck Novara
Marilyn James
City of
Carbondale
Chris Gardner
SIUC
Gardner
Will Smith
Southern Illinoisan
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Southern Illinois University
John A. Logan College
Marion remembers Bob Boyt a treasured city asset
Marion Mayor Bob Butler announced the death of Bob Boyt 68, re elected accounts and finance commissioner for a third term last spring. Butler called Boyt a friend and integral city government figure who faced spinal tumors and wheelchair confinement with calm resolve. He died at 5 37 a.m. after being informed by Boyt’s wife Sue.
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Marion
Bob Boyt
St. Louis University Hospital
Bob Butler
Boyt
Sue
Bob
Butler
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