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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2012
Page
1
Southern Illinois Miners unveil updated ballpark menu at news conference. New items include fresh made burgers four nacho varieties old fashioned ice cream sundaes join staples like pretzels hot dogs beer and soda as dinner becomes a bigger part of the show.
In the 12th Congressional district race Republican Jason Plummer requests a May 24 debate at Shawnee Community College with Democrat Brad Harriman. Plummer says Harriman has not responded while Harriman spokesman Nate Brown says notice came via a news release and a follow up letter offered no details.
The Southern Facebook followers weigh in on pensions for teachers in Win. Karen Tucker warns against breaking promises to current employees while Tom Levy cites Ponzi-like management and calls for accountability. James Daniel Cannon backs privatized retirement plans over public pensions. Comments edited for clarity.
A plan to divert over a billion dollars from local governments to fund the state pension systems was not brought to a vote in a House committee. A spokesman for House Speaker Michael said the pension proposal will be addressed further.
Dozens of local educators, including West Frankfort retiree Bob Sloan, joined a statewide protest at state Sen. Gary Forby's Benton office. They seek a voice in pension reform amid Illinois' underfunded retirement system and looming financial uncertainty.
Harrisburg High School was named on Landmarks Illinois Ten Most Endangered Historic Places for 2012. Superintendent Dennis Smith says the designation came without authorization and lacks school board input. Lisa DiChiera notes offer of a free site evaluation to rehabilitate the school without demolition.
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