SIU C department under probe amid gender issues and equity questions
The investigation into SIUC athletics includes statements from Athletic Director Mario Moccia and interviews with longtime coaches Diane Daugherty and Kerri Blaylock. Daugherty cites inequities and a vulgar culture affecting women, while Blaylock defends the department environment. Daugherty plans retirement after 25 years, and Moccia notes an upbeat mood and Title IX progress despite concerns.
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Carbondale
Shari Rhode
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Jackson Co board vote delays review policy over appointments
Jackson County officials battled over tax review authority as Chairman John Evans opposed Stephens proposal to table debate. A GOP motion by Bill Alstat to table discussion passed amid partisan clashes. Upcoming certification tests for Vallino Pribble Lorinskas and others loom as the committee drafts qualification procedures and a policy against reappointments for non compliance.
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Stephens
Bost
Bill Alstat
John Rendleman
Alstat
Mike Wepstec
Board of Review
John Vallino
Vallino
Springfield
Jim Pribble
Pribble
Bob Lorinskas
Jackson County
Jackson County Board
Michelle Tweedy
Rendleman
Lorinskas
Legislative Committee
Orval Rowe
Julie Peterson
Rowe
Peterson
Driver Education Fees Rise In State Schools
State Board of Education data shows driver education waivers rank third in requests by districts to raise fees above the $50 baseline.184 districts already waiving higher charges, with some approving up to $450 or $500 per student, mostly in Cook County. Pontiac High School stays at the $50 level, aiming to keep courses affordable as Senate Bill 1643 moves through legislation.
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Pontiac High School
Jon Kilgore
Courthouse Dilemma Shapes Benton County Plans
Benton County faces space and modernization challenges at the 1875 courthouse. Officials cite 400 daily visitors, high maintenance costs, and heat and security issues as they consider moving offices or funding a new facility, potentially via a property tax.
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PCHS Wins National Scholastic Shooting Championship
PCHS Panthers led by Jessica Farthing Todd Bathon Jacob Sprehe and Logan Voyles captured the national team title at the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation event in Sparta with 163 squads from 38 states competing. Farthing earned a shooting scholarship to Southeastern Illinois College and praised sporting days for variety and challenge. The event draws about 1 600 competitors and uses the World Shooting and Recreational Complex, praised for its size and staff.
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Todd Bathon
Jacob Sprehe
Logan Voyles
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Sparta
Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
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Farthing
Southeastern Illinois College
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