Public Policy Institute plans to add ten million to endowment
Public Policy Institute leaders announced a plan to grow the SIU endowment from seven to ten million by 2010. Former U.S. Sen Paul Simon and State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka promoted the campaign, aiming to stabilize funding amid budget cuts and support long term research and symposium work at SIUC.
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Illinois union presses for hospital report cards
Springfield AP Union and consumer groups call for state law requiring hospitals to publish report cards on infection rates staffing levels and other quality indicators. They argue transparency saves lives though hospital officials caution against added paperwork. The bill cites existing programs in 19 states and would cover worker to patient ratios and overtime.
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Governor Ryan to speak at law schools amid clemency watch
Opponents await news as Gov George Ryan plans talks at DePaul and Northwestern law schools. The governor, nearing term end, will decide on clemency for death row inmates after a three year scrutiny of capital punishment. Activists push for mercy while others seek accountability.
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