SIUC to cut jobs under proposed state budget
SIUC leaders warned of significant budget cuts with layoffs possible for staff and nonrenewal of term contracts for some instructors. No faculty layoffs are planned. positions may be frozen and some employees could receive brief notice with support offered during the transition. The changes aim to protect the university's core teaching mission amid tough times.
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Governor wins fight to privatize food service
In a special session the Senate, needing 36 yes votes to override a veto, supported privatizing food service. Senator Luechtefeld was surprised as 47 previously favored a privatization ban, while Cronin warned of higher taxes if privatization is blocked. Woolard cited existing law preventing governor authority and noted AFSCME argues workers are security.
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Fate of work release center uncertain in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD The fate of the Carbondale work release center is unclear as Illinois confronts a 6.9 million dollar cut in transition center funding for the next fiscal year. Officials weigh closing two to four centers, with Decatur Southern Illinois Winnebago Peoria or Urbana as possible sites. About 1,900 correctional workers could face layoffs though details on retirements are undecided.
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After Sept 11 births surge at Marion Memorial hospital
Keim notes 17 births in four days at Marion Memorial far exceeding the usual two daily. August expect over 90 deliveries as prenatal registrations rise. Homemaker Shanon Gish says the millennium and Sept. 11 era won’t stop growing family, as Isaac’s name brings laughter. The Gishs, a Christian family, affirm faith in God amid uncertainty.
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Gregory’s rise amid Catholic abuse crisis leadership
Gregory gains stature as church faces a sweeping abuse scandal. As president of the U S bishops conference until 2004 he pushes reform, leads Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse, and voices stronger critique of handling by colleagues while guiding briefings with the Vatican. He weighs in on the Boston and Jefferson City cases and cautions against radical changes to priestly life.
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