Gov Ryan hints at temporary state layoffs over budget crisis
Springfield AP Governor George Ryan said he would consider temporary layoffs for state workers if AFSCME refuses to concede on budget relief. After talks with Henry Bayer the union rejected renegotiating the contract while offering cost saving medical options. Negotiations are set to resume Friday as Ryan pushes for a one day furlough to save eight million.
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SIU budget cuts threaten layoffs across university
SIU system plans layoffs as part of a 3.5 million net shortfall amid state cuts. The Springfield and Carbondale campuses employ 4,668 staff and 1,932 part time, with about 700 faculty. Gov Ryan's looming budget and BEH revenue targets frame the uncertainty. A layoff tally could emerge after the February 20 budget address.
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Cairo Mourns Death of Ruben Stacey in Town
In Cairo two men, Ruben Stacey and Woods, were killed amid a close knit community. Residents recall Stacey as an easy going man who drank with friends daily. Police say the murder is under investigation with blood, hair and fingernail samples taken from Woods. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 21 and Woods is held on a $500,000 bond.
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Zeigler police nose for stopping meth labs praised
Zeigler officers plus Illinois State Police and nearby towns arrested suspected meth cooks. Chief Ingersoll praised Wright for leading the effort as part of a countywide push to slow meth production on the west side. He said the department is staying ahead of illegal meth activity.
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Heritage Museum aims for permanent home at University Mall
Heritage: Museum weaves a historical display through February at University Mall seeking a fixed site for a future, permanent home. Weatherly notes plans to offer a museum and educational programs in one space. The exhibit includes African masks quilts antique hair items railroad and mining memorabilia and stamps.
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Black History Event Calendar Highlights at SIAC and SIUC
Spirit of African American Art by Najjar Abdul-Musawwir runs at SIAC Little Egypt Arts Center through Feb 28. Other Voices at University Museum Faner Hall SIUC runs Tue–Sat and Sun. Through Apr 21. What Lies Beneath also features Abdul-Musawwir at Art Alley SIUC through Feb 18. Ulrick Jean Pierre paintings at JALC Carterville up to Mar 3 with Feb 15 reception. Ovie Carter and John White exhibit at SIUC Web lecture. An Evening With Ice-T Feb 22 Shryock Auditorium. Underground Railroad program Feb 17 Vienna Library. Call 995-2608.
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Accuracy note on The Southern Illinoisan errors
The caller reports typographical mistakes on Wednesday's Opinion page with Today's Quote misattributed to Paul Powell and the figure $1.5 billion incorrectly written as $1,500,000,000. The notice invites readers to report errors via hotline and provides contact numbers from Jackson County and elsewhere.
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