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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2012
Page
7
IDOT says it will meet with stakeholders to finalize a plan to demand and train a workforce. Goldman notes the state can generate human capital but lacks job opportunities. Public input will continue through early September via contact channels and a state website.
HCCI notes state Medicaid liability rose from 4.5 to 10.9 billion FY12 while nursing home liability grew from 1.4 to 1.8 billion. Comstock urges tightening eligibility and tougher fraud checks before slicing provider funding.
Brown says he has not heard back after asking Plummer to sit down and set a debate schedule. Plummer seeks 12 debates across counties while Harriman favors outlined forums and joint planning. The sole confirmed debate is June 15 at SIU Carbondale, sponsored by local outlets.
The Harrisburg school district grapples with severe roof leaks walls nearly collapsing and buckling window frames at the aged high school. A $30 million rebuild was deemed too costly with local funding, while bonds and a sales tax could finance up to 18 million. remodeling plans focus on Building C and possible spread of work across the campus.
Chicago Democrat Madigan pushes pension overhaul as lawmakers near the final two weeks. A House panel eyed diverting a 2.5 percent corporate tax to aid underfunded retirement plans, while Gov. Quinn urges action to eliminate unfunded liabilities within 15 days. We Are One Illinois mobilizes unions to oppose changes as lawmakers weigh retirement age and contributions.
Illinois teachers and public employees demand pension reform include their input after decades of promised benefits. IFT leaders argue the state mismanaged funds and Springfield leadership acts without workers. Local 817 president Susan Malkovich and IFT official Keith Griffith note the need for participation. Forby, in Springfield, sympathizes with public employee concerns.
Edwards and his lawyers wrap up defense in Greensboro trial without calling the former candidate, his alleged mistress, or daughter to testify. Experts say the strategy aimed to shift focus from a sex scandal to campaign finance law and a possible acquittal on charges of concealing more than 1 million dollars from two donors to hide an affair during the 2008 White House bid.
A gas main break on East Main Street near McLeansboro Street prompted evacuations of two businesses and eight to ten residences after a backhoe struck a high pressure line at about 1 15 p.m. Firefighters monitored the scene as traffic was rerouted. Repairs finished by 6 45 p.m. with residents allowed to return.
Miners executives say after five years the menu felt stale and workers pushed for upgrades with Aramark. New themed stations include Smokehouse BBQ offering Sweet Baby Ray's sliders at 6 and a jumbo sandwich at 7, Fiesta Nacho with nachos at 4 and chicken fajita options at 5 to 7, plus dessert nachos at 5.
London at Southern Illinois reports the Miners unveil Fiesta Nacho with two brand staples Nathan’s hot dogs and Johnsonville brats at $4 and $5. The team expands staff to over 130 to support Burger of the Night and made from scratch pizzas as they compete with Lao Asian Bistro and McAlister’s Deli nearby to keep more in-house dollars. The goal is to attract fans to dine at Rent One Park after games and retain local dining traffic.
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