Connect SI cited in Delta Regional Authority broadband piece
Karen Binder reports that Connect SI is highlighted by the Delta Regional Authority as a model of how information technology drives regional revitalization. The article notes Connect SI's 20-county Southern Illinois program, state and university partners, and the broader regional push for broadband to enable education, health services, and economic opportunities.
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Parbondale — Connect SI
Delta Regional Authority
DRA
Mississippi River Delta
Authority Federal
Pete Johnson
Rex Duncan
Connect SI
Duncan
Illinois
Delta
Johnson
Connected Nation
U.S
Kentucky
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Mississippi
Cape Girardeau
Southeast Missouri State University
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Alabama
ConnectKentucky
Gambling expansion remains on Illinois political horizon
Chicago based clash over gambling expansion persists as Gov. Blagojevich backs limited funding ideas while lawmakers weigh riverboat licenses, casino plans, and privatization bets. Critics warn expansion shifts costs to gamblers while supporters see it as method to fund roads, bridges, and schools amid fiscal strain.
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Chicago
Phil Blackwell
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
Blagojevich
Lou Lang
Skokie
Waukegan
Wisconsin
Ray Vukovich
Empress Casino
Joliet
Herrin Officials Laud City Handling Of Ice Storms
Mayor Vic Ritter praised Herrin's response to weeks of ice storms. Public Works Director Joe Lapinski noted use of over 100 tons of salt at a cost of 41.90 per ton under state bid. He said the event was one of the worst in years and forced widespread outages and school closures across Southern Illinois.
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Blagojevich
Christopher Kelly
Republican House
Tom Cross
Illinois Gaming Board
Herrin
Vic Ritter
Ritter
Lapinski
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois
Students plan Tex Mex dining series with student-led menu
Students will design, price, cook, and present a fine dining Tex Mex dinner. They will receive instant feedback from diners and grades on performance. Tickets are 20 dollars with entrees including barbecue spareribs or Texas brisket, two sides, dessert and jalapeno cornbread. Reservations required through Jean Huie. The series runs through April 11 with Italian, southern, and all American menus.
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Kalata
Executive director resigns from The Women's Center in Carbondale
Camille Dorris announces resignation as executive director of The Women's Center in Carbondale. She cites family priorities and a strong center phase after capital campaign success and completion of a new shelter. She will remain director until a permanent replacement is hired as the board begins a search.
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Dorris
Board of Directors
Laura Hughes
Camille
Women’s Center
Hughes
Elverado Board Discusses 18 Benefits of Restructuring
Oestreicher outlined 18 benefits of the district restructuring including simpler bus routes, aiding special education, avoiding mixed-age play areas, and aligning curricula for similar age students. Riggins seeks reconsideration via petition and may address the March board meeting. the board plans to stand by its decision.
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Oestreicher
Riggins
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