Social services budget clash sparks call to close state facilities
Disability advocates urge Quinn and lawmakers to shutter four of Illinois eight state institutions for the developmentally disabled to ease budget gaps. A coalition says closing four could save about 170 million, though no specific facilities are named. Anthony Paulauski with the Arc of Illinois argues community homes cost far less to run than state facilities. Institutions may still receive funds while private providers face cuts as the new budget year starts July 1.
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Forby vows to spare mental health and drug treatment services
Illinois state Sen. Gary Forby says budget cuts must hit the overall state budget not vulnerable groups and vows not to vote for a plan that cuts nursing homes hospitals or services for the developmentally disabled, though he concedes cuts are likely.
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Nicklow named SIUC provost amid focus on student success
John Nicklow, a longtime SIUC faculty member, has been appointed provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs by Chancellor Rita Cheng. He aims to increase enrollment and ensure student success, saying the campus must stay centered on students while navigating leadership changes after Gary Minish’s departure.
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Illinois Senate OKs trauma center funding measure
The Illinois Senate cleared House Bill 1391 by 41-8 to reserve trauma center funding for Southern Illinois, preventing revenue from traffic fines in the south from being diverted elsewhere. Senator Gary Forby called the move a protection for his district as about 0.3 million of the 3.5 million pot could stay local if approved by Gov. Quinn. The House already passed the bill.
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Sandbags in flood fight cited by governor visit
Gov Pat Quinn cited a McDaniel figure showing 451000 sandbags filled at 18000 per hour to protect homes in Metropolis during flooding. The report notes Southern Illinois areas seeing rising floodwaters and questions what happens to the many bags after waters recede.
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