Column One Today and Major Local Bets Highlight State Drama
The Southern Illinoisan previews key items on Page 5A and Page 6A including a $60,000 State Governor item, Madigan opposed casino plans, and disagreements over prison abuse questions. Also notes: Bandmates and Vietnam vets seek a silver screen story, plus court notes for Franklin Perry Jackson Union Williamson counties on Page 4B.
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Blagojevich vow questioned as inmates face layoffs
Kim Johnson, an office assistant at Vienna Correctional Center, says then U S Rep Rod Blagojevich promised not to balance the budget on workers and kept his word in campaign rhetoric but later layoffs hit 630 Department of Corrections employees statewide, effective July 1.
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Nursing Shortage Opens Doors for Graduates
Southern Illinois reports National Nursing Week celebrations as hospitals honor nurses with receptions and gifts while Marilyn Murphy of John A. Logan College notes the nursing shortage will peak in 2010. She cites high program interest and abundant job offers for graduates. SEE NURSING / PAGE 3.
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Newborn death probe underway in Du Quoin
A Du Quoin newborn boy died and authorities in two counties are investigating. No charges are filed. The cause remains unknown pending autopsy results expected in about two weeks. Officials say they are withholding details due to juvenile involvement while the inquiry continues.
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Illinois malpractice issue hinders national physician recruiting
Illinois top 19 states with critical malpractice conditions draws attention nationwide. Southern Illinois Healthcare CEO Tom Firestone says malpractice concerns complicate recruits as doctors seek firm resolution. Analyst David Cornett notes Illinois both loses and attracts physicians amid publicized risks.
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