Judge allows Caterpillar to use temporary workers in strike
In Peoria, a federal judge blocked enforcement of parts of Illinois labor law banning temporary replacement workers. The ruling applies in seven Caterpillar counties and preserves hiring of temp staff during ongoing bargaining, as the six year contract nears its April 1 expiry. Union leaders reported a recent vote authorizing a strike if talks fail.
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Peoria
Caterpillar
Joe B. McDade
Chris Gangemi
UAW
East Peoria
Subscriptions and Contact Details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan provides call-in numbers for subscribers in Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County plus a general 800 number for other areas. It advertises a year subscription at 178 and offers replacement copies via Customer Service. The paper is published daily from Carbondale Illinois and is owned by Lee Enterprises.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Thesouthern.com
Southern Illinoisan
N. Illinois Ave
Lee Enterprises
Davenport
Iowa
P.O
Attempted murder charges filed in truck dragging incident
GRANITE CITY AP Police filed attempted murder charges against Brian M. Casey 31 of Pontoon Beach after he dragged two hospital security guards with his pickup when they tried to detain him for allegedly beating his girlfriend Jill Hopkins The incident began after Casey drove Hopkins to Gateway Regional Medical Center for treatment early Friday The guards Matthew Wright and Shane M Biggs suffered injuries and were treated at the scene Casey remained in custody with bond set at 500000 on the attempted murder charges and 75000 on aggravated domestic battery.
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Granite City
Brian M. Casey
Pontoon Beach
Dave Ruebhausen
Casey
Jill Hopkins
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Matthew Wright
Shane M. Biggs
Livestock Vet Shortage Concerns Grow in Illinois
Bloomington veteran veterinarian Ron Nord warns aging professionals could thin the state’s livestock care pool. With 15 of 86 U of I veterinary grads choosing livestock practice in 2000, shortages may rise as retirements loom. Merle notes shift toward herd health and fewer livestock, urging renewed focus on the field.
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Bloomington
Ron Nord
Nord
University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine
Jim Fraley
Illinois Farm Bureau
Fraley
Christine Merle
Merle
U of I Extension
Illinois
Illinois Livestock Development Group
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Macon
Kendall
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Livingston
Will Counties
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Ruebhausen
U.S
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Marion
Fs.com
Gond
the Public Policy Institute
John Block
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
The
Food Marketing Institute
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Illinois Department of Agriculture
SIU Law School
John R. Block
Reagan
Gil and
Jean Kroening
Block
Ilinois
West Point Military Academy
Deere & Company
Hormel Foods Corporation
Galesburg
Black
Public Policy Institute
College of Agricultural Sciences
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
Christine Merley
Extensio
Tracy
Tim
Neasuring
South Side Lumber
Herrin
Uber
Anderson
Carterville
E. Plaza Drive
Carterville, IL
K-Mart
North America
Jackson County Health Dept
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