Athletics employment atmosphere investigated at SIU Carbondale
SIU Carbondale is probing a complaint of a hostile work environment and intimidation in the athletics department. Spokesman Rod Sievers said the administration is aware and investigating with the chancellor to decide possible actions. The matter is treated as personnel and names are not disclosed.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Rod Sievers
Rita Cheng
Sievers
Southern Illinoisan
SIUC
Union sues over canceled state worker raises
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees filed a federal lawsuit in Springfield claiming Governor Pat Quinn could have used other options to address budget conflicts. The suit targets the rescission of pay raises for about 30,000 workers across 14 agencies, including prison guards and health staff, as a result of the budget shortfall.
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Springfield
Pat Quinn
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union
Quinn
Central District of Illinois
General Assembly
Ferris murder trial linked to shoes and tire tracks
Forensic experts from Illinois State Police testified Friday tying defendant Ashton Ferris and Michael Schallert to the shootings of Terri Siebeck and Kandis Majors in a West Frankfort home. Footwear and tire track evidence matched shoes believed worn by Ferris and Schallert.
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Benton
Illinois
Ashton Ferris
Ferris
Michael Schallert
West Frankfort
Kenneth Knight
Michael
Mike” Schallert
Terri Siebeck
Kandis Majors
A Gem of an Experience by Les Winkeler
About 140 girls from Southern Illinois attended a three hour softball clinic at Rent One Stadium taught by the NPF Diamonds during the National Pro Fastpitch visit. Tim Kiernan said the sessions target all ages up to high school, with participants aged 15 to 18 in some cases.
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Paul Newton
Brittany Hile
NPF Diamonds
Rent One Park
Marion
Southern Illinois
NPF
Tarynn Taylor
Bianca Mejia
Regional superintendents seek funding to continue duties in Illinois
Illinois regional superintendents urge continued funding after Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed over 11 million dollars for 2012. Officials say duties like teacher certification and background checks must be maintained. Area leaders promise to meet with the governor to find a funding solution and keep services running as schools prepare for the new year.
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Illinois
Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools
Pat Quinn
Quinn
Southern Illinois
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