Illinois Senate endorses online voter registration plan
The Illinois Senate backed online voter registration to be run via the state Board of Elections site using a driver's license and last four digits of the SSN. If enacted, counties receive registrations. online system targeted for July 1, 2014, moving Illinois toward 21st century election processes. House Bill 2418 moves to the House.
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Cook County
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Illinois
Patriot coal cuts health care and pensions amid bankruptcy
Patriot’s plan to scale back health care and pensions faces fierce opposition as Peabody Energy spun off Big Ridge Inc seeks liquidation protection. About 400 Southern Illinois miners lost jobs at Willow Lake Mine after safety concerns. Miner Chad Wayne Meyers died November 17 in a mining accident. Union and Big Ridge say closures and talks are not linked. Patriot’s Bennett Hatfield calls the ruling a major step forward while pressing for a negotiated settlement.
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Illinois
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Saline County
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Big Ridge
New H Group Center Aims to Free ER Space
The H Group plans a regional center to divert patients from hospitals, offering counselors who can visit the center. Officials outline marketing with civic groups and chambers of commerce, and form an advisory council from medical, law enforcement, ambulance services and city councils.
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Disney Live Coming to Carbondale at SIU Arena
The Disney Live show with transforming sets choreographed dance and costumes arrives November 10 at SIU Arena. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at the SIU box office by phone or online with prices from 15 to 50 dollars.
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