Tri-County jail denies federal loan in Pulaski County
Inside Pulaski County reports that Tri-County jail has been denied a federal loan. Jackson County debates budget choices over police versus 911 merger. Gelman cites ongoing folklore studies from Egypt. Nation panel notes hijackers exploited deep institutional failings. Lewis and Clark Lewis gives speeches to tribes.
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Outside TODAY Weather Forecast From The Southern Illinoisan
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds near 10 mph. Heat index 103 to 108 in the afternoon. Tonight partly cloudy with a 30 percent thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Friday partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance in the upper 80s. North winds around 10 mph. Weather details. Page 7A
Officials fear malpractice reform may be left behind
Health officials in Southern Illinois warn that meaningful medical malpractice reform may be deferred as state budget talks wrap up in Springfield. Memorial Hospital of Carbondale administrator George Maroney urged lawmakers not to approve the budget without addressing doctors for high insurance premiums. Carbondale attorney Courtney Hughes doubted any reform, saying bigger issues prevail. See reform on page 8A.
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Lawmakers take wait and see on tentative budget deal
Southern Illinois lawmakers adopt a wait-and-see stance as they assess the tentative budget agreement brokered Tuesday night by Gov Blagojevich and legislative leaders after a seven week overtime session. AFSCME presses to nix the deal as debate continues.
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Bush campaigns in fractured Illinois amid GOP Senate void
President Bush headlines a fundraiser in Illinois as the Republican Party stalls with no Senate candidate after Fitzgerald’s retirement. Sen. Kirk Dillard deferred a decision, Jack Ryan’s ballot status lags, and party turmoil follows indictments and a string of losses. Political analysts say the turmoil weakens Republicans without halting Bush support.
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SIUC breaks ground on future student health complex
Larry Dietz says construction on the 57000 square foot health complex has begun ahead of a formal ceremony. The facility planned beside the recreation center in Carbondale will host medical clinic, pharmacy, wellness, counseling, dental service, immunizations, lab, radiology, sports medicine and more. Zeller Construction Inc. of Marion erects the building for SIUC students.
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