Bill moves to floor for debate on SIU split
The bill to abolish SIU board and create separate boards for Carbondale and Edwardsville advances to the House floor. SIU President James Walker testified against the split, warning costs exceed 4 million dollars and that a single multi campus structure strengthens the university’s voice. Some lawmakers questioned the measure, while a 7-5 committee vote approved it along party lines.
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University of Illinois
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Woman seeks custody of son after Florida death case
Jerseyville court hears bid by Sheryl Hardy to regain custody of her younger son amid debates over rehabilitation and parental unfitness. DCFS says prior murder conviction makes her unfit. Hardy argues due process requires opportunity to prove change.
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Sheryl Hardy
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Sheryl Coe
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Governor reappoints Snyder as director of Corrections
Gov. Blagojevich reappointed Donald N. Snyder as director of the Illinois Department of Corrections to replace Ernesto Velasco who quit. Critics say Snyder’s leadership and prior actions at the jail and in privatization hurt the department while Velasco resigned amid questions over inmate beatings investigations. Spokesmen did not disclose whether Snyder will be permanent or temporary.
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Doug Scofield
Former Northern Ireland official sentenced in Chicago case
Former Ulster-Scots Agency head John Mallon 62 of Belfast was given 21 months in federal prison for attempting to have sexual relations with what he believed was a 15-year-old Chicago girl. He faces deportation to Northern Ireland on release and has shown remorse for actions judged by the judge to reflect mental stress from a heart condition.
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Washington
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