Madigan strategy forces Ryan to make the call
The report details Speaker Michael Madigan blocking Democratic help as Gov. George Ryan makes budget cuts to cover a 500 million shortfall. Cuts hit the poor hardest, including prison closure, disabled school, hospital funding, and elder services, with Dems avoiding electoral pain.
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Danville
Illinois hospital funding cuts threaten rural facilities
Hospitals grapple with large reductions from a $201 million Medicaid fund. Memorial Hospital in Carbondale and other rural facilities may lose substantial dollars, risking closures for about six small hospitals and financial strain for larger ones like Northwestern Memorial. Local leaders warn MRI services and long term care units could be cut, endangering patient access and staffing.
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Ellen Feldhausen
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Illinois Hospital and Health Systems Association
Barbara Dallas
Chicago
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Rob Christie
Northwestern
White County Medical Center
Carmi
Michael Thompson
White County
Veterans share Navy ties in WWII scrapbook meeting
Southern Ilinoisan reporter Loomis meets Navy veteransErby and Lou Emma discuss service on the USS Chicago, with Erby recalling selling war bonds to build the ship and Loomis noting he served on the same vessel in a different era. The tale hints at pages beyond, guiding readers to page 7A for the full story.
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Chicago
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