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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 2002
Page
3
In Chicago AP brief, United Airlines mechanics consider a five year deal promising high pay but requiring future wage givebacks. A separate vote on two ballots could trigger a strike as soon as Feb 20 if no settlement or federal action occurs. results expected early the next morning.
Washington AP President Bush would end several federal grant programs totaling over 257 million for Illinois law enforcement. COPS funding would drop from 560 million to 126 million next year, affecting Universal Hiring, COPS in Schools and COPS MORE. Illinois communities have received 204 million for 2,543 officers and 17.8 million for 145 officers in schools, with 260 pending applications worth 37.2 million. Local sheriff Roy Dean Bradford warns rural departments rely on these grants to maintain operations.
Rev. Michael Pfleger, known for battles on race and poverty, may be moved from St. Sabina Church in Chicago after discussions with Cardinal Francis George. Archdiocese notes policy limits pastors to fixed terms, while Pfleger vows to remain a priest if forced to leave. He has long challenged local issues, including billboards, The Jerry Springer Show, and outreach to prostitutes.
In Springfield Jim Ryan, backed by top Republicans, drew a standing ovation delivering the Lincoln Day Luncheon keynote. Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood and Sen. Patrick OMalley faced tepid or no reception, while critics urged a fresh GOP message beyond establishment support.
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