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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 2008

Page

4

Costs rise as inmates receive free medical care in Illinois prisons

Schnapp notes Illinois prison inmates receive full medical coverage costing about 100 million dollars annually for roughly 45 500 inmates. McReynolds argues many workers and middle class Americans lack comprehensive health care, highlighting workers like waitresses earning minimum wage.

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Illinois prison per inmate costs and programs report

Illinois Department of Corrections annual data show per inmate costs ranging from 14 839 at Shawnee to 84 403 at Illinois Youth Center Morphy sboro. Facility expenditures average 22 200 per inmate annually with total IDOC budget about 1 3 million and programs from GED to substance abuse and parenting offered free to inmates.

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Shortage Affects Youth Prisons Teaching and Reentry Efforts

State youths in prison face teacher shortages that limit class size and hinder access to the justice system. Union leaders blame the governor for cutting state positions, while advocates say education reduces recidivism as some youths fail to earn GEDs due to half day schooling and staff gaps.

Sidwell Smith Jan Bradley St. Charles Bradley Charles Fasano Fasano Blagojevich

Salukis golfers rally at Crab Orchard despite wet conditions

Former Saluki standout Heckel reflects on SIU women's golf invitational at Crab Orchard where 10 to 12 volunteers aided, while the Salukis sit tied for first after round one. Daugherty praises course support as SIU entries navigated soggy greens and obstacles. Heckel, Hall of Fame member, recalls elite SIU career and ongoing competitive play.

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Leaders Seek Citizens Input on Illinois Construction Plan

Lawmakers urge public feedback as they weigh funding options for a cap on capital projects. With top officials at odds over taxes and funding sources, they aim to unlock $9.3 billion in federal matching funds for SIU Carbondale projects like the Transportation Education Center, whose cost has risen from 47 million to over 60 million.

Poshard Mike Best Murphysboro Illinois Blagojevich House Mike Madigan Senate Emil Jones Hastert Madigan Jones Bost Transportation Education Center SIU Carbondale SIU

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