Carbondale Cuts Ties With Tourism Bureau in Budget Clash
City officials vote to end the Convention and Tourism Bureau relationship after hours of discussion. Mayor Fritzler touted budget cuts while critics labeled the move shortsighted. Debbie Moore warned she will dismantle the bureau website, and opponents said the decision will hurt local hotels and the university town's image. A three month planning window is expected for new proposals.
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Panel backs Quinn closures move in Skokie office
The panel voted unanimously to support Quinn’s plan to shutter a Department of Children and Family Services office in Skokie. The non binding commission guidance may be ignored by the governor who signaled potential deviation from panel decisions. The debate highlighted broader state budget pressures with Quinn proposing closure of about 60 facilities to curb rising pension and health care costs. Local officials, including Centralia Mayor Tom Ashby, warned they must continue lobbying to shield centers from cuts. The Tamms closure drew protests from opponents who say the facility’s closing would worsen safety. supporters argue inmates would be moved to Pontiac and other prisons. The commission largely maintained its positions against several closures including Murphysboro Youth Detention, Jacksonville Development Center, Tinley Park Mental Health Center, and Singer Mental Health Center in Rockford.
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Compassion drives 11 Days of Compassion mask making event
The Carbondale Public Library partners with Nonviolent Carbondale and community groups to kick off the 11 Days of Compassion. Masks symbolize walking in someone else’s shoes, inspired by the Charter for Compassion and Karen Armstrong's book. Children like Chris Park decorate masks reflecting heritage as exhibitions spread to local venues.
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Dreith named president of John A. Logan College in Carterville
Dreith will become the seventh president of John A. Logan College effective July 1, after a board vote. He has led Frontier College in Fairfield and currently heads Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas, with a focus on workforce development. His agreement includes a $170,000 base salary and a $1,250 car allowance.
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