Adams seeks state probe of Carbondale Tourism Bureau
Councilwoman Jane Adams asks the Illinois attorney general to investigate the Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau finances and practices after limited access to 2011 documents raises concerns of public and private funds mingling. She cites Debbie Moore’s role and potential nepotism amid grant money and board links.
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Poshard in Odd Spot as Senate Speaker Turns Governor Target
Former state senator and Democratic figure Glenn Poshard, 66, now SIU president, emerges as the rival to incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn in Illinois politics. Once the party’s pick to run against George Ryan, Poshard faces scrutiny from politicians and some trustees amid his bid for governor.
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Poshard Faces March News Conference and Voted-Out Board Chairman
Online extras preview Poshard's performance review and fiery March news conference while Roger Herrin explains his removal as board chairman. The package includes a career timeline and clashes with the governor, part of the Balance of Power series with more to come Monday.
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Balance of Power focuses on SIU leadership tension
A special reporting project examines heat and smoke around SIU leadership in Gary Metro. The feature reviews SIU President Glenn Poshard, trustee appointees who challenge him, and Gov. Quinn’s possible shakeup of loyal trustees, risking Poshard’s job in coming months.
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March 22 vote reveals simmering SIU board clash
March 22 exposed a public flare in the SIU governance struggle as President Glenn Poshard and former chair Roger Herrin faced questions over influence and management. The story traces perspectives before the vote and signals a deepening rift to be continued on page 7A.
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Quinn plan targets state lawmakers pensions too
Gov Pat Quinn aims to reform state pension plans affecting both parties including lawmakers who currently contribute more from pay and can retire after a shorter service period top aides say ongoing negotiations could raise retirement costs for legislators and require them to share in past underfunding, with Rep John Bradley urging officials to lead by example.
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