SIU chancellor hails Thompson education budget as best in years
SIU Chancellor Kenneth Shaw praised Governor James Thompson s higher education budget as the best in years. He welcomed an 8 percent salary rise and five year funding for repairs and initiatives to improve undergraduate education, recruit and retain faculty, and boost economic development while urging support to meet the governor s proposed levels.
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SIU
Nancy Weil
Southern Illinoisan
James Thompson
Southern Illinois University
Kenneth Shaw
Thompson
Shaw
Carbondale
Kroger workers approve pay cuts to save Carbondale stores
Kroger employees at three Carbondale and Murphysboro outlets vote 55 to 23 to accept wage and benefit concessions through Oct 5 to avert store closures. Union officials cite competition from a new nonunion Carbondale store and anticipate tougher bargaining ahead. The agreement cuts wages about 10 percent, trims sick days and holidays, and adds a prorated profit share while a similar vote by National Market workers ends in a draw.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan Kroger Company
Cabondale and
Murphysboro
National Super Markets
Carbondale
Marvin Russow
United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 219
Kroger
UF & CW Local 219
Ed Caumiani
West Side
Eldon Dunn
Carbondale and
Murphysboro Krogers
Dunn
Will Hanna
Carbondale West
Hanna
Chris Zelasko
West
Caumiant
Carbondale re examines age limits for bars
Carbondale weighs raising bar entry age amid underage drinking concerns. Police proposes 21 minimum. staff and council discuss 18 or 19 as alternatives. University town policies and recent arrests shape debate. advisory board to study ID checks, signage, and enforcement viability.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Edward Hogan
Illinois University
Bill Dixon
Pat McMeen
Urbana
Champaign
Charleston
Macomb
Bloomington
Joliet
Glen Ellyn
DeKalb
Palatine
Moline
Patrick Kelley
Kelley
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Hogan
McMeen
Keith Tuxhorn
Aliso
Liquor Advisory Board
Recycling firm cuts back on workweek in Murphysboro
Resource Reclamation Inc. will slash operations from a four and a half day week to a half day starting Feb. 9. The non profit will be open Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon to buy aluminum, cardboard, newsprint and computer paper. Prices for aluminum cans fell from 35 to 23 cents a pound, with most commodities in a slump. The firm cites winter slowdowns and market conditions, but hopes to rebound and may reverse hours once conditions improve.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Resource Reclamation Inc
Murphysboro
RRI
John Winzenburger
Winzenburger
Carbondale
Herrin civic center grant inches toward final sign off
Betty Hoxsey says the 750000 grant for Herrin’s civic center is ready for certification by Illinois DCCA Director Mike Woelffer. With Woelffer’s sign off, a project started a decade ago would reach fruition. A decision hinges on all matters being in order, with an announcement expected soon per DCCA spokesman Dave Powers.
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Herrin
Illinois Department of Commerce
Mike Woelffer
Betty Hoxsey
DCCA
Woelffer
Study Suggests Franklin Jail Addition Could Replace New Facility
Franklin County faces a choice after an architectural study on the 69 year old Benton jail. The report recommends adding a two level detention center to the east exterior as the top option, with an estimated cost of about 1.2 million dollars.
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Franklin County
Benton
Fischer-Stein Architects and Associates of
Carbondale
Franklin County Board
Jack Licata
Prison inmate Peter Denning found dead at Menard
Peter Denning, 24, a Menard Correctional Center resident in Chester, was found dead in his cell shortly before noon Wednesday. Officials say death appears to be a hanging using a homemade rope. the cell was occupied by Denning alone. He arrived from Cook County and was serving 32 years for murder, 10 years for home invasion, and seven years for burglary. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Peter Denning
Menard Correctional Center
Chester
Denning
Menard
Cook County
Jackson to start DUI supervision program Friday
Jackson County launches the Driving Under the Influence Supervision Program to tighten post court control of DUI cases. Circuit Judge David Watt and Byron York oversee a cooperative effort with Probation and Mental Health to ensure court orders are followed. Referrals go to the Alcohol Treatment Program for at least five weeks, with Jackie Sue Kennedy directing most cases.
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Jackson County
David Watt
Byron York
Jackson County Probation Office
Jackson County Mental Health Office
Watt
York
Probation Department
Jackson County Mental Health
Jackie Sue Kennedy
Illinois Secretary of State’s Office
Mental Health Department
Origin of goods stolen in robbery investigated
The origin of two plastic bags filled with a green leafy substance and other items recovered after an armed robbery attempt near Christopher is under investigation. Parrish Westbrook and John McQuan were arrested after a high speed chase across Franklin and Williamson counties in connection with the home invasion. Lonnie Mann denied most items came from his residence.
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Coello
John Moore
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Parrish Westbrook
Eldorado
John McQuan
Carrier Mills
Herrin
Franklin
Williamson
Lonnie Mann
Illinois
Christopher
Mann
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National
Lyle Bowlin
Mark Charles
Herrin’s Civic Center
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Sheriff's Department
Westbrook
McQuan
Moore
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