Feds and state strike deal on Thomson Correctional Center price
Illinois lawmakers report an agreed sale price of 165 million dollars for the Thomson Correctional Center as the Obama administration and Gov. Pat Quinn seek to transfer the shuttered facility. Congress must still appropriate funds. 1,000 jobs could follow if approved.
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NASA checks Endeavour heat tile damage after backflip
NASA is inspecting gouges and nicks on the black thermal tiles of space shuttle Endeavour. Photos taken before docking with the International Space Station show tile damage after a slow backflip to camera capture for damage assessment.
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Flooding Persists in McClure and East Cape Girardeau
Alexander County Emergency Management Coordinator Marty Nicholson says flooding remains in parts of the county with standing water in McClure and East Cape Girardeau. The Mississippi River's high levels prevent opening the Gale floodgate, hindering drainage and pumping efforts. Nicholson calls it a waiting game.
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Sandbag disposal guidance issued for flood cleanup
Illinois EPA official warns floodwaters contaminate sandbags with biological and chemical hazards. Residents in Alexander County and Gallatin County towns are told to move sandbags for pickup and use designated disposal sites. Metropolis accepts contaminated bags at the old UCC Plant with strict hours and safety advice.
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New SIUC provost outlines enrollment, campus image shift
Nicklow, new provost at SIUC, discusses union negotiations, enrollment goals, and campus communication. He aims to market academic quality, centralize student support, and boost freshman, transfer, and international enrollments while stressing a team approach despite disagreements. He credits growth in his business view of the university and a strong commitment to SIUC’s future.
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Advocates Speak Out Against Proposed Budget At Choate Center
Advocates urge against closing the Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, arguing it would leave residents with nowhere to go. Rita Burke of Friends of Choate warns closure equates to a death sentence for those with extreme needs, noting group homes cannot serve all residents. The state has closed other facilities but a July 2012 agreement with AFSCME blocks layoffs, while lawmakers press for closures of outdated institutions, calling them dinosaurs.
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Funding cuts loom for social services in Illinois
Agencies brace for budget reductions as the state grapples with a funding crisis. SIRSS notes ongoing cuts while warning long term costs rise as clients lose access to mental health and substance abuse support, forcing use of emergency rooms and jails. Local officials caution against blanket downsizing of centers like Choate in Anna.
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