Quinn to close Jacksonville center and Tinley Park facility
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn unveils a plan to lay off more than 550 state workers by closing a Jacksonville developmentally disabled center and a Tinley Park mental health unit. Moves aim to relocate 185 residents to private and community settings, with anticipated savings of 19.8 million dollars annually and a closing target in October for Jacksonville and July for Tinley Park. Union groups oppose the closures, while aides defend the policy as improving residents’ lives.
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Five Chefs Five Courses Five Stars Anniversary
Chen Lasse and Maryjane Sorensen sought five star dining in Southern Illinois. After 15 years they marked the milestone with a unique culinary event at Tom's Place. See story online for video with Lasse Sorensen explaining the celebration.
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Marion teen wins NatGeo Kids Photo Contest prize
Fourteen year old Makayla Hayes of Marion won the National Geographic Society International Photography Contest for Kids with an underwater self portrait taken in her family pool. She used an underwater camera, a 12 second timer, and was inspired by online underwater imagery.
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Kormos posts tax returns in bid for transparency
Republican U S House hopeful Theresa Kormos released her federal and state joint income tax returns for 2008 2009 and 2010 to The Southern Illinoisan as part of a push for transparency in the Illinois 12th District race She invited opponents to disclose theirs and consider posting online if they do so.
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