Geithner says Obama won’t ask him to stay
Timothy Geithner said he does not expect to serve a second term as Treasury secretary. He is confident Obama will appoint a new Treasury chief if re-elected and noted he believes Obama will have the privilege of choosing another economist to lead the department.
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Causey pleads guilty in Jackson County case
Causey pleads guilty and receives a two year prison term and 133 days credit. He will serve two years of supervised release after release and is out of custody for at least three years. No further arrests have been made as the handgun theft probe continues.
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Illinois panel pitches higher EV goals and fees
A state panel on promoting electric vehicles recommends boosting a fee to fund a buyer rebate of up to 4000 and aims to put 100000 EVs on Illinois roads by 2015. The group wants charging networks linked across cities campuses and highways while seeking non utility status for stations and federal tax credit changes.
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Lawmakers press for details on state facility closures
In Springfield lawmakers including Sen Jeff Schoenberg seek more information on Quinn administration plans to close Jacksonville Developmental Center and a Tinley Park mental hospital. The move would affect 379 Jacksonville jobs and 175 Tinley Park positions while saving about 19.8 million dollars.
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Land swap meeting spurs public input on Peabody parcel near Saline River
Urbana residents debate a proposed land exchange in Gallatin County where Peabody would swap 831 acres of forest adjacent to the Saline River for Peabody land in Pope and Jackson counties. Critics cite wetlands, forest loss, pollution concerns, while supporters note the exceptional nature of the land and urge open consideration as the Forest Service weighs public comments and conducts assessments.
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Echols Leads Forensic Classes At Shawnee And SIU
Echols, a former Williamson County Cold Case Team member, teaches five Shawnee classes and one at SIU including a 60 student criminal investigations course. He highlights a new forensic science program offering practical study not found elsewhere.
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Real world forensics class draws students and fans
Anna student Bryan Edwards praised Shawnee forensic program run by Echols, aiming for SIU and a PhD in forensic psychology. Other locals Deanna Ditterline, Jordan Cowart, and Leslie Sheets shared interest in DNA, electronics, and computer science while discussing cases like the JonBenet Ramsey homicide with instructor Wist.
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