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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2004
Page
8
Government boards and councils including Herrin Library Board Murphysboro and Mount Vernon area entities set meetings from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at various locations. Marquee bodies include Rend Lake College board Rend Lake Conservancy District West Frankfort Williamson County officials and Zeigler Council with times and venues listed.
Andrea Kampworth reports on Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards as they discuss Manifesto Young Women Feminism and the evolving third wave. They describe activism as practical, inclusive, and micro level, stressing personal responsibility and service as political action. Information for future events provided for the Women's Studies department.
The United States Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform places Illinois 44th in legal fairness in its State Liability Systems Ranking Study based on surveys from over 1,400 Illinois attorneys. The report, aimed at backing reform, cites Madison County as a top offender for large jury awards to plaintiffs, sparking debate with Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and local judges on the role of juries in civil cases.
Finance commissioner Charles Webster warned Benton faces a shortfall of 416000 in expenses versus income this year. The city will transfer 100000 from savings to meet payroll this week as monthly red ink runs 40000 to 60000. Dispatchers' layoffs were postponed last month with no new date set.
The Denton Police Pension Board approved using a $28,580 longevity bonus in Denton’s pension calculation following a separation agreement after 26 years as police chief. The board based its decision on advice from Orsey and a Department of Insurance letter. Denton did not speak after voting. About $19,000 per year in pension payments were affected.
Marion City Council voted to end the exclusive sale agreement with Reeta Hunt and open the city owned former Marion Memorial Hospital building to general brokers and realtors. Fees capped at 6 percent, with proceeds to help fund the new 7.3 million Marion Civic Center scheduled for completion by mid April. The council also approved a $160,000 loan to the civic center fund from the general fund as cash on hand dwindled.
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