Salukis Dogs Sweep National Competition Victory
Local Saluki Clifford, once doubted for youth showing, wins at a national Alabama event defeating younger rivals. Jamey, Kevin, and Sara credit Clifford’s good nature and synchronization with handlers. Hope’s non professional class also earns honor as SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng lauds the breed.
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Clifford
Jamey
Roths
Alabama
Kevin
Han
Sara
Hope
Southern Illinois University
Rita Cheng
Cheng
State employees face health plan clash in Southern Illinois
As state workers weigh options under 90 day contracts amid court rulings, HealthLink Open Access may yield to higher costs under Quality Care with premiums rising from 149 to 246 per month and added deductibles. Local officials warn of insurance confusion as SIU and lawmakers seek a path to lower cost coverage.
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Randolph
Illinois
Eric
Muellers
HealthLink
Tricia
Commission On Government Forecasting and Accountability
Health Alliance
Humana
Personal Care
Sangamon County
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Forby
Southern Illinois University
Glenn Poshard
SIU Carbondale
Rita Cheng
CMS
James Sledge
Ilinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Julie Hamos
Commission
SIUC
Cheng
Lawmakers plan Springfield trip as shutdown risk looms
Quinn aides indicate lawmakers may depart for Springfield as early as Monday to avert a possible shutdown. Officials warn a shutdown would cost Illinois 30 million dollars and idle 52,000 workers while a June 22 session could authorize construction spending if an agreement is reached. Senate Democrats pushed 430 million for education and social services. the House balked, prompting talks on reallocating the 33.2 billion budget.
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Quinn
Mica Matsoff
Matsoff
Springfield
Steve Brown
Mike Madigan
Senate Democrats
House
Senate
Illinois Department of Transportation
Gary Hannig
Southern Illinois considers construction bill for jobs and funds
SPECIAL SESSION discussions focus on a construction bill aiding the Transportation Education Center at Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale. Rep Brandon Phelps supports the bill for regional jobs but opposes spending beyond the state’s means while Rep John Bradley echoes restraint. Sen Dave Luechtefeld sees a possible delay in add-on talks and seeks a compromise amid GOP reluctance.
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Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
Southern Illinois
Transportation Education Center
Southern Illinois Airport
Carbondale
Phelps
John Bradley
D-Marion
Bradley
Dave Luechtefeld
Rokanville
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