Pediatrician urges early exams for immunization law
Dr. Anthony Schapker of Carbondale Clinic promotes early physicals for youngsters to meet Illinois immunization deadlines and catch health issues early. He cites annual or biennial exams after age two, with strict enforcement that can suspend noncompliant children from school.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Carbondale Clinic
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Senate keeps pay hike for SIU officials alive
Senator Ken Hall cast a pivotal no on SIU administrator raises while supporting cuts for other universities, keeping alive an 8 percent proposal for SIU amid a 6.5 percent committee alternative. Senator Glenn Poshard and Ralph Dunn urged broader consistency and higher raises for lower and faculty staff.
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Jim Ludwick
S! Springfield
Southern Illinois University
Glenn Poshard
D-Carterville
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Kenneth Hall
D-East
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Oberman enters race for attorney general on anti corruption platform
Chicago Council member Marty Oberman announced his Democratic bid for attorney general pledging to fight ripoffs in and out of government. He targeted utility rate hikes, the Illinois Commerce Commission, hazardous waste cleanup, and criticized the Chicago World's Fair financing while urging reforms and referendums. He said he would pursue strong action against waste and corruption and expected party backing after a primary.
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Chicago
Marty Oberman
Neil Hartigan
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Williamson County
Herrin
Marion
Illinois Commerce Commission
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ICC
James Thompson
Sangamo
Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
Patrick Quinn
Coalition For Political Honesty
Hartigan
Democratic Party
Roland Burris
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