Quinn Threatens Halt to Public Works over Education Funding
Gov. Pat Quinn calls a special session for Wednesday to consider a capital construction bill with about 425 million dollars added for education and human services. Rep. Mike Best opposes the added funds, saying Quinn could proceed without House action if the money is removed. Local lawmakers hesitate to return to Springfield for a special session.
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Murphysboro
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Illinois
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Quinn sets Friday deadline to avert $30 million halt
Gov. Pat Quinn told legislative leaders to reach a deal by Friday to avoid a $30 million shutdown of state construction. He met Wednesday with top legislators at his Chicago office to press for a funding plan for highways, schools and other state projects. SEE QUINN / PAGE 5A
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Salukis Win Big at National Saluki Show in Kentucky
At the 2011 Saluki Club of America National Specialty in Lexington Kentucky Clifford owned by Kevin and Sara Roth took third in Open Dog while Hope owned by Jamey Lambert and trained by him won first in Amateur Owner Handler. Jamey called the event the most prestigious show in the country. Clifford is 8 years old and near retirement from show dogs.
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Southern Illinois
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Carbondale man charged in Mount Vernon woman's death
Aaron D. Burton, 41, arrested on drug induced homicide and domestic battery charges in the death of Lacey F. Kimpel, 25, whose body was found in a Mount Vernon convenience store restroom. Autopsy results pending. bond set at 250000. funeral services planned with local memorial fund.
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Lacey F. Kimpel
Burton
Jefferson County
Kimpel
Newell Funeral Home
Pleasant Hill
Lacey Kimpel
Health care confusion sparks off statewide provider issues
Facebook comments show state employees grappling with provider changes after a switch in health plans. Steve Mitchell notes a provider option vanishing and BCBS downstate access gaps while Lynn Irvin laments delays and upfront payments amid ongoing contract talks.
State workers gain delays in self insurance awards
Tricia Mueller of Murphysboro opened an email about a ruling from a Sangamon County Circuit Court judge prohibiting further state action on self-insurance contracts. The order limits health coverage for about 434,000 state employees to three options, with two plans available in 38 counties.
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Murphysboro
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Illinois Department of Central Management Services
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Health plan changes for state employees in 2011
Illinois Department of Central Management Services outlines that current enrollees with a 90 day contract who do not submit a Benefit Choice Enrollment form keep their current plan on July 1, 2011. Those who already filed to switch and wish to stay with the new plan also keep it. To change again or revert requires a new form, effective July 1, 2011.
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