State budget plan seeks closure of large facilities
Hearings in Allin will decide whether to back or reject proposed closures of major state facilities. Governor Quinn aims to close 14 large facilities and many smaller offices as part of a budget plan for the new fiscal year July 1. Rising pension and health care costs threaten revenues, prompting about a 9 percent agency cut, while hearings allow supporters and opponents to present their cases.
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Governor plan to close Tamms prison eyed for economic toll
A General Assembly report estimates the move to shutter Tamms super maximum prison would cost Southern Illinois over 32.8 million and closing Dwight all female prison could affect 53.7 million in the region. The study notes job losses for 295 Tamms staff and 340 Dwight workers, with broader county impacts under discussion.
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Harrisburg seeks FEMA aid as damage tally climbs after EF4 tornado
Harrisburg faces a rising damage count from the EF4 tornado that struck the southern Illinois city killing seven. Mayor Gregg cites 441 homes damaged or destroyed and over 100 businesses affected with costs already exceeding a million dollars. FEMA delay offers hope for a favorable reassessment.
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Grain futures slide on Chicago Board of Trade
Grain futures fell Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade with May wheat dropping 19.75 cents to 6.5225 a bushel, May corn down 9.50 cents to 6.6350, May oats steady at 3.3425, and May soybeans off 7.50 cents to 13.6650 a bushel.
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Hogs and cattle market report from Stockyards Peoria
Hogs traded moderately active with barrows and gilts 1.00 lower. 1-2 230-260 lb at 58.50-59.00, 2-3 260-280 lb at 57.00-58.50. Sows steady with various weight classes around 54.00 to 57.00. Boars over 300 lb at 21.00 and under 300 lb at 33.00. Cattle traded 109.50-126.00. steers and heifers 122.50-126.00 for 1,350 lb. lighter lots 113.00-122.50. cows 45.00-65.00, some 70.00, thin 30.00-35.00. Bulls 67.00-75.00, thin bulls 60.00-65.00.
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