SIUC budget task force nears final 2004 plan
SIUC budget task force, chaired by John Dunn, completes recommendations for the 2004 fiscal year as Chancellor Walter Wendler prepares a final report next week. The university faces an estimated 19 million dollar cut, with potential layoffs and theater funding at McLeod Theater likely to be eliminated to preserve instruction. Civil service staff face the brunt of reductions, while retirements may reduce layoffs below 100, with final numbers not arriving until late summer.
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Blagojevich budget plan advances as House votes to raise taxes and sell state property
The Illinois House, in a 62-53 vote, backs higher riverboat casino taxes up to 70 percent to raise about 200 million. It also moves to raise liquor and tobacco taxes, raise liquor license costs, end certain business tax exemptions, and sell the James R. Thompson Center for over 230 million. Republicans oppose, warning of unfair business impact and risk. Senate action and GOP votes loom as Democrats seek balance. Matt Adrian contributed.
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Captains eyeing open lieutenant posts amid budget cuts
Illinois AFSCME protests Blagojevich plan to let prison captains apply for lieutenant vacancies. Union says first dibs should go to laid off members. 118 lieutenant slots exist while frontline staff shortage persists. Captain Timothy Woods notes 118 vacancies and push to promote from within.
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Hoffman to push vote on localizing SIU board soon
State Rep. Jay Hoffman says his SB748 to localize the Southern Illinois University board, adding three Carbondale and three Edwardsville reps, could reach a Senate vote before session end. SIU President Walker supports limited change. opponents like Rep. Mike Bost backed board reshaping. Current trustees could be replaced after June 30 if approved and signed.
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Road construction delays loom in Carbondale area
City Engineer Larry Miles warns of heavier traffic as IDOT advances phase three of U S 51 work from SIUC plant to Mill Street. New traffic signals at U S 51 Grand Avenue Lincoln Drive. dual lefts, improved curbs and piping planned. Other projects include U S 45 four lanes Harrisburg Eldorado and Illinois 37 safety work near Johnston City. Motorists urged to slow in work zones amid a $60 million IDOT budget.
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Summer road projects across Illinois region list
A compilation from Illinois Department of Transportation District 9 and Carbondale outlines summer road and bridge work. Projects include U.S. 51 sections near SIU Carbondale, Giant City Road, Grand Avenue signals, Wall Street, Illinois 13 by Mugsy’s, Carbon Street at Illinois 13 in Marion, and several bridge, sewer, and paving upgrades across I 57, U S 45, and related corridors.
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Saluki caption misidentifies athlete Latrice Gray
The Southern Illinoisan acknowledges an error in Friday's sports section identifying high jumper Latrice Gray in a photo caption. The correct athlete was not Latrice Gray and an accuracy hotline is provided for corrections from Jackson County or elsewhere.
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