Universities unite to oppose Illinois budget cuts
Southern Illinois University leaders joined peers across the state to oppose the governor’s proposed FY05 funding cut. SIU seeks to restore a 2 percent 2005 reduction, warning it risks harming operations as administrators already cut 25 percent of expenses in FY04. Chancellor Walter Wendler cites limited funds for raises as a major concern.
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Horses and riders mingle in regional IHSA equestrian show
Andrea Kampworth reports on Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosting a hunter horse show and IHSA Hunt Show Regionals. More than 60 riders from seven universities competed for final regional qualification as horses are assigned just before classes, with no warmup.
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Kansas State University
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Marion
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Gem and mineral show and bingo weekend schedule
Today's events include a gem and mineral show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carterville Junior High School gym with concessions by United Methodist Church. A bingo fundraiser on Sunday at St Michael's Church in Radom starts at 1 p.m., with doors open at 11 a.m. Plate lunches, refreshments, and raffle tickets are available. A blood drive runs Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church located at 1500 E DeYoung in Marion.
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Radom
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DeYoung
Marion
What I Have Learned From The JCM Conversations Event
Jewish Christian Muslim leaders speak at First Christian Church Carbondale at 7 30 p m Monday onWhat I Have Learned From The JCM Conversations Ken Starbuck listings and phone numbers included for further events including job fair at John A Logan College in Carterville blood drive at Benton High School youth council meeting at Marion and a dog obedience program at Southeastern Illinois College Harrisburg plus a SIUC recital by P Kellach Waddle and community events at Galatia High School St Francis Xavier Zeigler Royalton Elementary and Community of Faith Church plus a proteomics seminar at SIUC and a trivia night with prizes and team entries.
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Carbondale
Ken Starbuck
State files suit over alleged asbestos burning
Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a civil suit against Gary C. Dahmer of Union County for allegedly burning asbestos laden floor tiles near a park housing children in 2008. The case seeks penalties of 50000 per violation plus 10000 for open dumping and disposal related to tiles from the former Davie Elementary School in Anna.
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Mermet Springs Boxcar Dive Draws Attention
Mermet Springs owner and divers staged a planned improvement as a 90-ton crane lifted a wrecked boxcar over the 120-foot lake. Oxford Crane donated the crane and volunteers from Southern Illinois Operating Engineers Local 318 aided the project, attracting inquiries from out-of-state divers.
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Mermet Springs
Oxford Crane
Marion
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